Emma Newlyn Yoga

Accessible to most of us; Virabhadrasana 2 is one of the most widely used standing postures in many yoga sequences. The name of this asana is derived from ‘Virabhadra’, a mythical warrior created from a lock of the God, Shiva’s hair. (In Indian philosophy, Shiva represents the ‘higher self’ / ‘the true universal energy’.) Shiva…

This month, Ekhart Yoga have a special series of online classes all about some of my favourite asanas to practice – arm balances! Physically, these postures both require and build upper body and core strength, plus a lot of inner heat! But the biggest benefits along the path to arm balances occur on a much…

So as the weather gets warmer, we tend to opt for colder dishes over dense, warm foods. This is also a time of year though, when we can get outside a lot more and move our bodies! So we need food that keeps us energised, healthy and feeling good. Make this big salad and share…

Possibly the smallest arm balance ever; baby Bakasana builds strength in the upper body and core, without that fear of face-planting that the traditional Bakasana carries. Oh yes…. And it’s fun! (No, this isn’t the most traditional of poses – you probably won’t find this particular asana in Iyengar’s ‘Light On Yoga’, but it’s always…

  When I speak with those who I’ve either introduced yoga to, or who have recently started a yoga practice, I often hear the same expression: ‘I’m hooked on yoga!’. While it’s not surprising – given the huge physical, mental and emotional benefits yoga helps us to realise, there’s a wonder as to why this…

With the intention of cutting down on both chemicals and costs, many of us are now experimenting with making our own, natural products to use around the home. First up from me is a natural face exfoliator. Since we’re well in to Spring now, it’s still a good time to be shedding our Winter coats…

Ardha= ’half’ Chandra= ’shining’ often translated as ‘moon’ We may notice that most asanas are linked to nature and the natural cycles of the world around us. The opposites of day and night, calmness and activity, and heat and cool are also elements infused throughout yogic traditions, and the Sun and Moon are big themes often worked…

We know that life works best when everything is in balance, on the inside and out….  Nadi Shodhana pranayama or ‘channel cleansing breath’ is also known as ‘alternate nostril breathing’, and the idea is to clear each nostril so the air can flow freely, while also balancing the activity in the left and right hemispheres…

If shop-bought sugary chocolate easter eggs aren’t your thing, opt instead for these natural raw chocolate easter eggs, full of good stuff! These eggs have a truffle-like consistency, with added crunch from your raw chocolate chips, plus they take about 15 minutes to make – so try them out this weekend! Ingredients 4-5 dates 2…

Practicing relatively simple arm balances such as Vasisthasana helps to build the upper body and core strength we’ll need when approaching asanas such as Bakasana, Koundinyasana, Urdvha mukha vrksasana (handstand), or Astavakrasana. Strengthening the upper body helps to cultivate Tapas – no, not the Spanish food…. Tapas is part of the Niyamas; the second limb…