There aren’t many scientific studies done about yoga (because there’s no money in it) but this is an inspiring study which shows the very concrete benefits of yoga How far you can reach beyond your toes from a sitting position – normally used to define the flexibility of a person’s body – may be…
My teacher of 28 yrs and my inspiration BKS Iyengar passed away last night. His light will shine on into the future. This is one of his later interviews, worth a read. by Shekhar Gupta | May 6, 2014 1:55 am In this Walk the Talk with The Indian Express Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta on…
For those of you in London “Join Deepak Chopra’s ‘global meditation for peace’ on Friday 8th August at 5pm. This is a very special event and every one of us will be adding to the coherence needed to make a shift in world consciousness. Go to the link below and sign up so that Deepak…
How wonderful it would be if yoga was taught in all schools Story by: Jordanna Schriever Education Reporter The Advertiser April 28, 2014 5:30AM FOCUSED: Walkerville reception teacher Jo Dekok with students Isabel, Samarbir and Sophie Photo: Calum Robertson Source: News Corp Australia AS more than 200,000 South Australian students return to school this week,…
This article touches on the plateau many of us reach at some point in our evolution as yogis. Over the years I’ve noticed how, just when things are getting ” interesting”, some students relegate yoga to a once a week pastime and start another physical activity instead. People heal and grow in their own…
This is a “must read” if you use products containing parabens. We are working towards unity and purity with our yoga after all … By Sayer Ji Contributing Writer for Wake Up World What you put on your skin goes directly into your body. Indeed, human autopsy studies have shown that mineral oil widely permeates…
This article says a great deal about the Iyengar movement as a whole. I wish them every success with their new institute after their hard work setting it up Iyengar: a different kind of yoga Posted on May 1, 2014 by Barbara Kate Repa Yogis celebrate the opening of the Iyengar Yoga Institute on Sutter…
This small article gives food for thought… Amarjit Singh on April 22, 2014 The pattern is simple. It’s not that you don’t understand it. You know very well that certain behaviors put you on the correct path, making you feel good about yourself, while others don’t. Knowing this, you take the correct actions and…
This is an inspiring story of how yoga helped to re-connect with the body and begin the process of healing BY Shannon Sexton ON May 9, 2013 When Sarah Bates was 42, she could hobble into yoga class on crutches and, later, flip her thin, flexible body upside down into a perfect headstand. The…
This is a highly informative article which could really make a difference. Posted on March 31, 2011 by Patricia Walden essentialyogastudio Menopause workshop with Patricia Walden. March 27th Please note: Any omissions or mistakes are clearly my error not Patricia Walden’s. Patricia’s book, “Woman’s Book of Yoga and Health” During menopause, it is important…