As discussed in the previous article, mudras seal the openings of the body to retain prana and bandhas seal as well as direct the prana. Yoni Mudra seals the openings of the head. Jalandhara Bandha seals the opening of the throat. It is practised with kumbhaka on inhalation. After the inhalation hold the breath and […]
The leafy suburbs of Constantia, Bergvliet, Sweet Valley and Meadowridge lie in the valley of the mountains. Lovely, peaceful suburbs with loads of schools, shops and outdoor activities to keep the whole family entertained. In the early 2000s Yoga was quite rare in theses suburbs, but in the last 5 years or so, more private […]
Commonly known and often referred to as the tip of Africa, Cape Point, is one of the most visited spots by tourists coming to Cape Town. Although it is not the most southern point of Africa (Cape Agulhas is), the beautiful drive to this nature reserve is spectacular and enjoyed by all. The naval town […]
Yoga in and around Claremont, Newlands & Bishopscourt.
Yoga in Grassy Park, Mitchells Plain & Khayelitsha.
Name: Albè Albertyn DOB: 15 December 1978 What style of yoga do you teach? I teach Hatha Yoga incorporating the Desikachar style – adapting each vinyasa to suit the needs of the students. Where do you teach? I teach at the Durbanville Yoga Centre as well as the Core Concepts Pilates Studio in Durbanville. I […]
At the very heart of Hatha Yoga are the all-important practices of Mudras and Bandhas. These are important because the essence of Hatha Yoga and particularly Pranayama is to regulate, harmonise and channel the Prana so that it can be utilised for the higher purposes of Yoga. In asana and pranayama we purify the nadis […]
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Recipe: Meat Free ‘Chicken’ Breyani courtesy of Fry’s Family Food
Serves 4 – 6 Cooking time 50 minutes Allow 1 hour for preparation Vegetarian Ingredients: 2 packs Fry’s Chicken-Style Chunks Salt to taste 1 cup yoghurt (or try dairy-free or soy yogurt) 2 tomatoes (pureed) Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp. crushed garlic 2 tbsp. mixed masala ½ bunch of mint leaves ¼ bunch coriander […]
Ingredients: 1 box Fry’s Thick Cut Chunky Strips 50ml Sweet chilli sauce 4 Ready-made wraps 1 Red pepper (sliced) 1/2 Iceberg lettuce (washed and sliced) 1/2 English cucumber (sliced into thin strips) 1 Avocado (peeled and sliced) 1 Carrot (peeled and sliced into strips) 1 Red pepper (de-pipped and sliced thinly) Sauce of your choice […]
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Recipe: Warm flat breads with sweet chilli vegetarian beef-style strips from Fry’s
Makes 8 mini pitas Cooking time 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 box Fry’s Thick Cut Chunky Strips 8 mini pita breads 2 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 Avocado, sliced (optional) Micro greens and sliced apple to garnish Hummus to serve Sundried Tomato Pesto to serve Wild rocket/Apple, optional Method: Prepare the strips according to instructions on […]