Water, our planet is covered in the stuff but only 2.5 percent of it is fresh and safe to drink. To make matters worse, less than 1 percent of the world’s fresh water can be accessed by people with rest of it lying deep in the earth’s crust or frozen at the icecaps. Global warming […]
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10-16 May 2013: Michael Hamilton Ashtanga Vinyasa Immersion, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
Michael Hamilton: Ashtanga Vinyasa Immersion Dates: 10-16 May 2013 Venue: The Woodstock Exchange, Unit 405, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock Website: www.airatelier.co.za/michaelhamilton
Easter Fever In case you’ve missed the decadent chocolate displays in supermarkets, you’ll be well aware that Easter is almost upon us. If this usually means a miserable display of failed willpower for you, make this your year of change. Chocolate treats can still be enjoyed in moderation, and lower calorie substitutes are always an […]
Distinguishing between static and dynamic yoga postures when using it in therapeutic means. Dynamic yoga postures are the moving versions of static yoga postures. We use dynamic yoga postures for a number of reasons: · As a preparation for holding static postures · For specific remedial application (loosening a joint or set of muscles) · […]
I have been doing ashtanga and vinyasa yoga regularly for the last 6 years and have recently fallen pregnant and started ante-natal yoga classes. I find it mentally very challenging as the classes are extremely slow and I miss my strong physical workout. Should I stick out the ante-natal classes or is it safe to […]
Baddha Konasana– The Cobbler Pose or Butterfly Pose. Begin from Dandasana – Staff Pose Bend both legs and bring the soles of the feet together with the outer edges of the feet resting on the mat Bring the feet as close to the perineum / groin as is possible and is comfortable by placing the hands […]
In yoga we often work both asymmetrically and symmetrically without even knowing why or realising that we are doing so. Taking a step back and watching ourselves in, not just our yoga practice, but in how we carry ourselves in daily life, can help us to understand some of our body twinges and imbalances, all […]
