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14 March, 2016
Dru Yoga - Vipariti Karani: a supported inversion
This powerful yet gentle yoga posture is classed as an inversion, but for those of us who think ‘up-side-down’ means head stands, wheels and peacocks; this posture is most definitely a welcome relief!
Annie Jones has been practicing this...
Read more...17 March, 2017
Health tips - weight loss
There are as many weight loss plans and theories as there are people eating!! This health tip looks at – the gut or small intestine (5 metres long). This is the primary area of impact; the place where all your food arrives in preparation...
Read more...3 October, 2016
Dru Yoga - Sacro-lumbar release
This month we have chosen to share one of the most powerful ways to keep your lower back and spine healthy, flexible and aligned. It is called the Sacro-lumbar release. This sequence is best used as a preventative to back pain, rather than...
Read more...1 January, 2017
Dru Yoga tips for life - The system of success
The system of success
In the yoga tradition, there is a system of success known as the 4S's. If you including them as part of your life plan, you will have the key to having an energised, centred, joy filled experience and living within...
Read more...9 August, 2016
Explaining the koshas: layer 5 - spiritual - Anandamaya kosha
There are 1440 minutes in a day.
How many times have you heard yourself say – ‘I simply do not have enough time to be still and relax’. We have enough time; I think it is more about what we choose to do with our time. When we allow...
Read more...9 August, 2016
Explaining the koshas: layer 4 - thoughts - vijnamaya kosha
What a revelation that you can train the intellect and actively learn to choose the way you think from moment to moment.
This really puts us in the driving seat of our lives. We are no longer victims of what is happening to us! Fantastic...
Read more...9 August, 2016
Explaining the koshas: layer 3 - emotions - manomaya kosha
We so often feel that we are at the mercy of our emotions.
This is not the case! Our circumstances may not always be under our control, but the way we respond to life and how we react emotionally most definitely is. Like our muscles,...
Read more...9 August, 2016
Explaining the koshas: layer 2 - energy - pranamaya kosha
What is Prana? It is more than the air we breathe. Prana is the universal principle of energy or force. It is the sum total of all energy manifest in the universe, all forces in nature, and the powers which are hidden in all beings and lie...
Read more...9 August, 2016
Explaining the koshas: layer 1 - physical - anamaya kosha
Oh! the joys of looking after the human body! When we are young, it all seems so easy.
We hardly seem to have to do anything to keep the body balanced, and can stay up late, eat and drink whatever we want, work hard and play hard. Well,...
Read more...9 August, 2016
The Koshic model of health
The Kosha model is an ancient model of health that has been the foundation stone for most of those which exist today.
What are the Koshas and why are they important for your health picture?
‘Kosha’ is a word for ‘layer’ or ‘sheath’....
Read more...8 August, 2016
Ayurvedic tonic for health, well being and longevity
Let me introduce you to chyawanprash – an ancient Indian elixier - used extensively in Ayurveda.
History, Myth & Origin
It is believed that the formula of chyawanprash was discovered by the sage Chyawan or Chyavana. He was the...
Read more...8 August, 2016
Discover your daily health plan with Dinacharya
Dinacharya is the mystical secret of the east that has all the solutions you would ever need to keep young, happy and full of energy.
‘Din’ means ‘day’ and ’ acharya’ means wisdom - in a word - Dinacharya is the the most amazing way to...
Read more...24 December, 2016
Introduction to Ayurveda
Introduction to Ayurveda
Well, as Autumn draws near, here is a nourishing article for you to enjoy with a warm drink, sitting by the fire! As you may know, I am an Ayurvedic practitioner and recently enjoyed a conversation with a fellow...
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