Friday night meditation
All about the Moon …
The Moon. At once a side-kick to the Earth and yet a powerful and mysterious entity that affects our oceans and, by some, accounts tempers our moods. The Moon is not only significant to modern science, it is also culturally and spiritually iconic. So let’s investigate: how important is the Moon? An Introduction to Yoga … Read more
Squat and Live Long and Happy!
We were born to squat. You might say squatting would qualify as a lost art. Yet it’s a very instinctive movement pattern and posture for humans. If you watch a baby, it becomes quickly apparent that squatting is a natural human trait. Toddlers and young children spend much time in the squatted position as they … Read more
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Please review us! We’ve heard you think we’re a little gem of a yoga class in the city đŸ™‚ Aw shucks you guys! Did you know one of the best ways to help keep us in business is to write us a review? Google and other search engines really value recent reviews when they determine … Read more
Good things last: Yoga’s not a Fad, it’s Steeped in Tradition
Everybody and their mother does yoga in London today; it’s the aerobics of the 70s, the Zumba of the noughties and definitely flavour of the month. Except unlike Barre, Bootcamps or Crossfit, yoga has been around for thousands of years. Steeped in tradition which goes far beyond the asanas (the physical practice). Yoga is first … Read more
The 5 points of yoga – Swami Sivananda’s legacy
Many people understand yoga as just the physical positions (asana) on a yoga mat, but yoga in its true essence is much more on and off the mat. Swami Sivananda, one of the yoga masters of the 20th century, outlined 5 simple points of yoga. Proper exercise (asana) The yoga asanas are said to be … Read more
The Power of Meditation
Times have changed, meditation is no longer seen as a practice for Tibetan Monks or time-rich hippies. It’s now recognised as a practice for anybody who wants to maintain sound mental health. Of course like most things, meditation can be difficult to start. Not because the activity in itself is particularly difficult, but because of the … Read more