Functional movement patterns refer to the natural and fundamental actions humans perform daily, such as squatting, lunging, bending, pushing, pulling, and rotating. These movements are essential for maintaining …
In today’s fast-paced world, movement is often taken for granted—until pain or imbalance forces us to pay attention. Among the many unsung heroes of human mobility, the tibialis …
Imagine a world where a child’s curiosity becomes a gateway to movement, mindfulness, and self-discovery — where the rustle of leaves, the distant roar of a lion, and …
What is Hyperlordosis Hyperlordosis, also known as “sway back,” occurs when the natural inward curvature of the lower back becomes exaggerated. While a small degree of lordosis is …
In today’s fast-paced world, grounding and earthing have become very popular, natural practices for holistic well-being. Simply placing your bare feet on the ground or sitting directly on …
Have you ever felt off balance, experienced respiratory difficulties, or struggled with poor posture? You might be surprised to learn that the culprit could be your psoas muscle. …
Stretching and lengthening: Are they the same? Well when we are referencing muscles, the answer is no. Both however are beneficial, although it has been found that the …
Escaping the winter cold? Lucky me! However, this escape comes with a price, both financially and in terms of the long hours spent on a plane. A long …
In today’s world, tuning into the news often feels like bracing for an onslaught of negativity: wars, hatred, violence, pain and suffering. It’s overwhelming, enough to make one …
Yoga for back pain. For some people it’s a preventative, for others a cure, for some it’s maintenance while for a very rare few it might be a …
With sadness I am submitting this article for this month’s newsletter because the dear friend I was writing it for has lost her struggle with cancer and is …
Yoga is not only enjoyable but improves our health. I was reading the other day about a study that showed how a steady yoga practice far outweighed stretch …
In many yoga poses I like to dwell on the feeling of my spine decompressing. It’s a delicious sense of creating space within the spinal column. In our …
While most people are familiar with the benefits of stretching muscles, a lesser-known aspect of flexibility lies in stretching the fascia. Slowly the understanding of the role of …
The human body is a complex marvel of interconnected systems that work tirelessly to maintain balance and homeostasis. At the core of this intricate web lies the vagus …
Namaste is a traditional greeting that we often hear in the yoga community. It is usually offered with the palms held together, lowered eyes and a bowed head. …
The teachers at ASMY get asked many questions, some about the spiritual aspects of yoga and others more on the physical side. Maybe the following question is one …
As I sit here squinting at my computer screen, I am reminded of the need to do my eye exercises. Although I resort to glasses for very fine …
Many people embrace yoga asanas as a way of getting rid of muscle tension. Muscle tension is when your muscles stay partially contracted for a period of time, …
Traditionally yoga was taught one on one and practiced alone. Originally it was taught as an adjunct to a spiritual practice, training the yogi to be able to …
Flow yoga, also known as vinyasa yoga, is a dynamic and physically active form of yoga that involves flowing from one pose to the next, often with the …
Never say a child can’t do persistence. Children are great at persistence ……. as long as the reward at the end is big enough. Admittedly there are huge …
Spring has announced itself once again heralded with fragrant flowers and fresh green leaves. There is a warmth to the atmosphere whispering delights of the balmy summer days …
Anxiety is all too common. You may be dealing with anxiety in your own life, or you may know someone who is. It is showing up more and …
Resilience is an important quality that we all need. It sees us through those tough times that we encounter throughout our lives. To be resilient means we have …
Sciatic pain is not uncommon. Most of us either know of someone who has had it or have actually experienced it ourselves. In fact it is said that …
Sore and tired eyes from too much screen time? Needing to wear glasses to read now that you’ve been eyeing that screen on and off for the last …
I always find that knowing why I should take up a practice that is touted to be extremely beneficial for my health is a great motivator. This article …
Being immensely popular, flow yoga is taught in most yoga studios. Also known as Vinyasa yoga, it is fun, fast and strenuous. Yoga flows are usually based around …
So here we go with another year ahead of us. As we look back on the past year, let’s assess how we did. Did we achieve what we …
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 …
Recently my friend’s teenage son confided in me that he found so many things in life irritating and his list was extensive. Dripping taps, doors creaking, loud noises, …
I meet so many people whose asana practice has given them very sore shoulders. More often than not this is from the very popular vinnyasa movement where we …
Every time I see someone with a hunched spine, it makes me pull myself up straight and tall. While some hunched spines are the result of osteoporosis and …
Wrist pain is usually blamed on one of three things. Repetitive hand movements as in long term use of the keyboard or mouse Load injury where the poor …
With another round of lock downs around the country (first time for some!), you have had to once again make quick changes to your life. Perhaps you had …
Anger dresses itself up in many forms: simmering, smoldering, icy and red hot to name but a few. But basically, it all comes down to one pin point. …
A lady came up to me after a class recently and asked if I knew anything she could do for her sore neck. I took one look at …
May is the month we celebrate our wonderful mums. Mums deserve huge mountains of praise for all their selfless love and care. Being a mum is a full …
If you ever close your eyes while in a yoga pose you might feel one of two things: either wobbly and a bit unbalanced, or centered and enjoying …