Recently a reporter from the Southampton Daily Echo came to my Portswood yoga class to find out about the ancient science Yoga and it's positive effects on the physical body. … [Read more...]
Improving Memory and Concentration with Yoga
Memory is critical to our daily lives. Memory is the capacity to retain information about past events, and helps us plan future events. We should be aware of how our memories work, what changes occur in memory over time, and how we can improve our memories as we get older. Fortunately, most changes … [Read more...]
The Ujjayi breath – the breath of fire!
Ujjayi translates from Sanskrit as the victory breath or breath of fire. The victory referenced is the victory of union, or self-integration, which is the fundamental process of yoga. In a sense, this practice aims to demonstrate how the breath can glue the mind, body and soul together. It is also a … [Read more...]