Ujjayi Breathing
Having trouble sleeping? Try some ujjayi breathing from the comfort of your bed. This soft throat breath calms the nervous system not only at night but when ever …
Having trouble sleeping? Try some ujjayi breathing from the comfort of your bed. This soft throat breath calms the nervous system not only at night but when ever …
Fire up your nerves for good health! I’m intrigued with the incredible workings of the human body. I love the intricacies and the interplay that goes on, and …
Who amongst does not want a long and healthy life? A life that’s rich and fulfilling. Days spent pursuing our passions. According to some researchers this pursuit of …
January is a time of new beginnings. It is the month we make our resolutions, when we try new things, and when we reflect on and evaluate the …
How pleasant it is in the midst of summer to dine al fresco as the sun slips away and the coolness of evening gathers comfortably around us. Our …
From the moment when we first open our eyes and gaze at the world around us, the shapes and colours, the sounds and smells, we are on the …
Christmas Dinner So you’re having a special meal on Christmas day? Get inspired by these amazing recipes. There are so many delicious ideas here for entrees, mains, breads …
Earlier this year the Australian School of Meditation & Yoga Nobby Beach was featured online and in Jetstar Magazine as a not to be missed destination in our …
Ever heard how good beetroot is for you and wondered how to incorporate more of it into your meals? Beetroots are a good source of nutrients, fiber, and …
Sometimes when I am instructing the class how to move into the Warrior 2 pose I look around the yoga room dotted with yogis of varying flexibility and …
Benefits Strengthens the legs, hips, back and shoulders Increases flexibility in the hips and shoulders Calms the nervous system if held with deep slow breathing Cautions Balance – …
This is an energizing pose which expands our side ribs helping to open spaces in our lungs that might not have been reached for a long time. You …
Deb is celiac and so is Siddha, her 3 year old. In spite this Siddha seems to be the most robust and healthiest of all his friends. Maybe …
Spring and the weather is warming up! I love it when there is a warmth to the atmosphere and the breeze is gentle and caressing, a little delicate …
There’s something about spring and how it uplifts our mood almost instantly. The earth rejoices as bees start buzzing amongst fragrant blooming flowers. Young seedlings with leaves of …
In our everyday language we talk about being, ‘depressed’, ‘weighed down’ and ‘carrying the load of the world on our shoulders’ – all terms we use to describe …
In our plans about how to keep well for winter how many of us consider the lymphatic system? Many of us don’t really know what it does! Well …
The festive season is coming up for all Hindus and Bhakti Yogis. All over the world cooks who worship Krishna are thinking of what to make Him on …
You may have noticed that some people are naturally very flexible. They swoop into their lunges with effortless ease, their forward bends are deep folds and their back …
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a way of stretching, which involves both the stretching and contracting of the muscle group being targeted. It is said to be one of …
Are you lucky enough to have a fireplace? After having had one installed last year I was actually sad when it was too warm to light fires. What …
Here’s an easy ‘meal in a moment’ which is not only quick but full of nutrition. Portobello mushrooms are especially rich sources of selenium, copper and niacin which …
This exercise is great to do out in the fresh air first thing in the morning or it can be used as an energy recharge throughout the day. …
This week I made the discovery that simply blocking the ears during a particular breathing pose had an almost opposite result to the same breathing pose done without …
Recently I’ve been having my two grandchildren over to help cook the Monday meal. Their mums want me to pass on some of the recipes of the meals …
Have you noticed the number of shelves dedicated to chocolate this time of the year? As Easter looms the Easter eggs roll into our shopping trolleys and the …
Good things happen to us in life but as we all have probably found out… bad things happen too. We lose someone we love, or maybe we lose …
Find Part 1 here! 5 Tibetan Rites Full Version Traditionally attributed to ancient monks living in the harsh conditions of the cold rocky Tibetan mountains, these five …
If you haven’t read Part 1 you can find it here! Exercise to Feed the Brain In recent times the notion that the brain can’t change has been …
Tradition has it that these 5 poses were adopted by Tibetan monks to keep them strong and living long. Whether that’s true or not they certainly are a …
Clarity is such a nice word. Conjuring up images of pristine cool clear lakes, blue skies and everything very crisp and beautiful. But a lack of clarity brings …
It’s no secret that a diet rich in healthy foods is good for your brain. The antioxidants in natural food help to keep the brain vibrant and young. …
Yoga at Christmas time, is there a place for it? Here in Australia Christmas time brings hot, hot summer days and nights, full tummies and days filled with …
Sustain your yoga habit with this easy flow to free up your energy pathways and start or end your day with a soft radiance. Find the video here! …
All it takes is an hour or so on your mat on a regular basis to feel uplifted! In fact many studies using written questions to assess the …
Lion Pose invokes a feeling of light-hearted playfulness. This silly looking pose is also said to strengthen the voice, reduce wrinkles of the face and neck, benefit the …
Teriyaki tempeh features grilled skewers of tempeh marinated with spices, grilled and served with a lemon-garlic sauce. Delicious and wholesome, this vegan treat is made from fermented soybeans …
Studies have found that Brahmari breathing increases the release of nitric oxide in the sinuses, helping to reduce painful inflammation of the sinuses. Other studies have concluded that …
Here I am sitting down to meditate in a quiet place, I’ve shut off my phone, closed (no …..locked!) the door, I’ve turned the lights down low, I’ve …
Not only is it important to be calm when we are eating so we can digest well, but we can also eat foods that help to keep us …