Yoga for the light

This seems particularly relevant to this time of the year.. slow down .. and enjoy .. http://www.flowmagazine.nl/quotes-that-inspired-us/slow.html

An interesting article on benefits of meditation in a school in the US.. http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/nov/24/san-franciscos-toughest-schools-transformed-meditation

A short while ago I bought a diary, somehow wanting to get back to writing thoughts down as I used a long time ago. Somehow there is something very therapeutic about putting thoughts to paper .. you get to let them out and then let them go.. my new diary was full of motivational thoughts…

Ginger and turmeric tea.. just perfect for when you feel under the weather.. I added a cinnamon stick for additional flavour.. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-15598/a-detoxifying-turmeric-tea-to-relieve-inflammation.html

Autumn is definitely here.. leaves outside on the pavement.. and a chill in the air and for some reason the change in season feels really good this year, like turning a corner. Change can be tough but also good.. sometimes it’s nice to take a bit of time for yourself.. and be kind to yourself….

Pumpkins & squashes are full of good stuff and also beautifully bright and colourful.. a tasty drink to try: http://www.renskroes.com/spicy-pumkin-smoothie/

Ever noticed how your life becomes busier and in an attempt to keep up, you start to drop some of the small things which give you pleasure?  Perhaps it was just taking a stroll around the block in the evening or allowing yourself the time to lounge with a coffee ..? For me it was…

It’s been years since I drew or painted anything, with the exception of maybe some flowcharts.. A friend suggested that I wrote feelings down, in a sort of stream of consciousness way but I couldn’t quite get the hang of it. So I picked up a pencil and started drawing.. and then I felt somehow…

A short article on a breathing technique and taking a moment for transformation from Lion’s Roar. http://www.lionsroar.com/waking-up-to-your-world/?utm_source=Shambhala+Sun+Community&utm_campaign=d69305eb00-SF_Weekly_Aug_11_20158_11_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1988ee44b2-d69305eb00-21116717  

Breathing.. is a hot topic in yoga. Pranayama is the fourth limb of eight-limbed path (Ashtanga) in Patanjali’s yoga sutra. Pranayama itself can be translated as “extension of the lifeforce” with prana referring to the life force and ayama referring to lengthening or extending. There are different forms of breathing, with different purposes, but all…