3 Simple Words That Change Everything..
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3 Simple Words That Change Everything..
In a world full of lifestyle and health coaches, where “magic wand” offerings are ubiquitous and often questionable, I stand by a free and accessible technique that involves a few,…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to Be Stoic?
Even though I tend to be a glass half full kind of person, I really detest the sentiment of pretence when it comes to positive thinking.
Particularly when it’s dressed up as spirituality.
How Much Exercise Do You Need?
(And Why Yoga & Walking Are Usually Enough..) When I first started practising Yoga consistently, more than 25 years ago, I was also a total gym junkie and had been…
Read MoreCan I Get Stronger & More Flexible With Less Effort?
Twisting Dragon Fly Posture is an advanced pose that is more about trunk flexibility than strength.
Read MoreShould You Have a Knee Replacement?
Do you really need a knee replacement? If you have ever watched the BBC’s Trust me I’m a Doctor, you might remember the episode where the details of an interesting study on joint pain was presented that pretty much demonstrated that the most beneficial thing (for most people) was to do specific exercises that strengthen the muscles around that particular joint.
Read MoreHow Does Yoga Help Your Mindset?
A few years ago, one of my older students – age and tenure! – told me that the reason she had initially decided to try Yoga was for her bad back. But, she said, not only did my back problem disappear, I was amazed at what it did for my mind.
Read MoreHow to Avoid Handstand Injuries
I love handstands and they are fun (depending on your idea of fun of course), but let’s not confuse gymnastics with Yoga. Being able to handstand is… just being able to handstand! The important thing is, can we have fun and avoid injury?
Read MoreHas Your Now-and-Then Become a Habit?
Forget Fitness Goals; Let’s Talk Personal Development It’s not an exaggeration to state that 2020 was an unusual and unprecedented situation for the entire planet! Even though things are manageable…
Read MoreSo What Does Hatha Vinyasa Krama Mean Exactly?
The word “Hatha” pretty much means the same as Yin/Yang except it’s Ha/Tha (pronounced ta, not tha). Some poses and exercises are heating and more dynamic, others might be cooling…
Read MoreGet Off the Treadmill (& Say No to Calorie Counting)
It’s a fair observation that many people who do intense aerobic exercise just because they want to burn calories and lose weight often don’t really lose much weight – or…
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