Perhaps this should have been the post to start the blog with, but: better late than never! Today, let’s take a look at why we should consider the practice of yoga at all. Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical poses (āsana), breathing practices (prāṇāyāma), and meditation (dhyāna). It originated in the Indus Valley, …
Yoga nidrā (sometimes called non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR) is a yogic practice that combines guided relaxation, visualisation, and meditation. It is a state of consciousness between wakefulness and sleeping, in which the practitioner becomes aware of their inner world without being fully asleep. Yoga nidrā is often practiced in the lying position, but it …
Generally, people think of yoga as a group activity: you go to yoga classes, or go on a yoga retreat and there’s other people around us and we’re all following the teacher’s instructions that are quite generalised, even within a specifically titled class such as “beginners” or “improvers” (which is an idea for a future …
I recently asked on my Instagram what sorts of things people would be interested in reading about on this blog. Several people asked me how I got into yoga & meditation, so here’s a quick rundown. My first encounter with yoga was when I was 18; I’d left school after completing my A-Levels and had …
Frog Lotus Yoga (FLY) vinyāsa flow is a style of yoga that combines the traditional principles of vinyāsa yoga with the creative and intelligent approach of founder FLY Vidya Heisel. It’s a dynamic and flowing practice that is designed to challenge and invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. A typical FLY class will begin with …
Yoga is a practice that has been around for thousands of years; it combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and more, to promote physical and mental wellbeing. There are many benefits to going to yoga classes; here are just a few: If you’re looking for a way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, yoga …
