Road to nowhere
Well we know where we’re going
But we don’t know where we’ve been
And we know what we’re knowing
Started from the bottom now we’re here….
I’ve been experiencing a bit of an SI joint thing. You know, tighter and a little sore when twisting to one side only, feeling over precautious in backbends which I usually love, feeling a little stiff during a pelvic bowl rock.
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Dawning of Aquarius
It’s full moon time. That means that us yoga teachers are going to let you know that it’s a time of letting go of the old, releasing that which doesn’t serve you, which house is influencing it’s moonbeams, and a ton of other experiences we might feel is poignant to share at  that ‘time of the month’ 😉
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Where did my Dharma go?
I'm in a slump. Admittedly I am unwell, some kind of virus, low in energy and just generally blah. If you are a human, and have ever been unwell, I am sure you are well aware of what this feels like. So you tend to have idle time when you are unwell, when not...
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Immersing with Shiva Rea
It was a 5am start that called us all to gather at Tauhara Retreat and Conference Centre in Lake Taupo, trudge into the bus and set off for the journey towards Tongariro National Park. I was in New Zealand to soak up the glow of Shiva Rea: Yogini, Mother, Teacher,...
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Getting Touchy Feely with Maty Ezraty in the Yoga Room
One of my favorite teachers, Seane Corn, credits Maty Ezraty as one of the single most important influences in her life. Maty encouraged Seane to become a teacher even when she didn’t want to. Maty is also well known as the force behind the popular YogaWorks brand,...
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The River of Life Flows
Between the banks of pain and pleasure the river of life flows. It is only when the mind refuses to flow with life, and gets stuck at the banks, that it becomes a problem. By flowing with life I mean            acceptance - letting come what comes...
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The Tapestry of Yoga Cueing: Four Keys to Mastering Yoga Teaching
“Step your foot forward and stretch your arms up.†I looked around the studio I was practicing in, trying to figure out if we were still on the right leg, or without warning, this had changed. “Square your hips forward, breath in, stretch your arms, breath in,...
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Does Yoga = Exercise?
The benefit of exercise is a well-known fact. It can reduce our stress by taking a hard day at the office into the gym, park or beach. Moving the body creates "happy chemicals" called endorphins and, for only 30 minutes a few times a week, we can instantly improve our...
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