Sun Salutation / SURYA NAMASKARAM (Variation 84)
Surya (Sun) Namaskaram (Salutation) is the most commonly practiced yoga sequence by many Yoga traditions today. Although the…
Yoga Articles & Reading
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Giving Children the Gift of Yoga
In an increasingly over-stimulated world, everything from online learning during a pandemic to social media pressures, life for…
Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana / Revolved Wide Angle Forward Bend pose
This asana is a torso and spinal twist in a forward fold. It is a deeper version of…
Yama
In recognition of, and acknowledgement to, my beloved Guru Dr. Asana Andiappan – I share one of his…
YOGA – A lifetime companion for women
Yoga has been healing people for generations. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, it has provided physical, mental and…
Validating yoga benefits through scientific research
Background Yoga has been practiced and taught for thousands of years, incorporating asana, pranayama, meditation and additional elements…
Functional Vs Dysfunctional Breath – Inhale & Exhale… Inhale & Exhale… Inhale & Exhale…
With over 18 years of attending yoga classes I have always been drawn to a Pranayama class but…
The Power and Beauty of Breathing
Prana is the Sanskrit word for life force. Pranayama means Control of the Breath. Prana is the breath…
Vibrational Yin to Support Back Health
Acupoints are points along the body’s energy pathways in Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncturists stimulate to enhance the body’s…
Injury As Wise Teacher
In the West, we understand the notion of ego as the anchor of our public identity. While it’s…
How I Used Yoga to Heal my Body and Mind
Hot yoga had once been an integral part of my life. I practiced most days of the week. …
How to obtain registration as a Yoga instructor in South Australia
According to Yoga Australia, yoga is both a state of being and the means to attain it. If…