Asides
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Practice: Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
Often categorised as one of the ‘baby back bends’ (along side salabhasana, bhujangasana and urdhva mukha Svanasana), Dhanurasana or ‘bow pose’ opens the front of the body while simultaneously strengthening the back. A great shoulder-opener and a powerful way to open the chest, this asana can be taken as strong or as gentle as you…
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Paschima = ‘west’ Tan = ‘To extend’ Asana = ‘Pose’ or ‘seat’ So what’s this pose about? Well, in order to learn that – let’s have a think about what it’s not…. It’s not about touching your toes It’s not about having your head on your knees It’s not just about getting super long hamstrings…
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Mindful Monday: Music and Your Brain….
Music is intended to move us; from the beginning of time, devotion and tradition were celebrated with movement and dance – some of the oldest artefacts to be found were even musical instruments. It wasn’t until the medieval times that the church decided to limit movement, until you were told when to dance and how…
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There are 15 million Americans practicing yoga right now…. why?
There are countless blogs ‘out there’ telling you why yoga is good for you, why you should be practicing it, and what you might experience. The truth is, everyone’s experience of what yoga is to them differs a little. Yes, we are all agreed on the definition of yoga, derived from the root word ‘yoke’…
