Practice

Mon 19 July, 2010

Beginner's yoga for core strength

We all know that core strength is important - yet there is often litte focus on the core in standard yoga classes. So what are the best asanas to start working on this key area? In the first of two pieces, Sue Fuller from yoga2hear investigates some beginner's poses for core strength.

 
Wed 14 July, 2010

Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Pose

In traditional yoga texts, Baddha Konasana, or Bound Angle Pose, is said to destroy disease and banish fatigue.

 

 
Mon 24 May, 2010

Ushtrasana: the camel

Strong backbends can sometimes engender fear and resistance. Yet a safe backbending practice can be fun and transformational.  London yoga teacher, Mollie McClelland, gives a step-by-step guide to the Queen of backbends: Camel (Ushtrasana).

 
Tue 23 March, 2010

Living with mindfulness

The concept of 'mindfulness' is becoming increasingly well known in the west, recognised as a powerful tool to counter anxiety and depression. Yet everyone can benefit from living with awareness, finds Lucia Cockcroft.

 

 
Mon 22 March, 2010

Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle

Parivrtta Trikonasana (or Revolved Triangle) is one of the more challenging poses, for beginners and more experienced students alike. This is perhaps because the pose works on many levels - as well as a strong standing pose, it is also a twist and a balance. 

 

 

Yoga Travel

Tokyo is buzzing with a relatively new yoga scene. Inna Costantini travelled to Japan to investigate.

A round up of this Autumn's tempting yoga retreats, at home and abroad. 

Yoga Bites

How we view the world is largely a result of past experience and conditioning.

Practice Ahimsa, or nonviolence, both on, and off, the mat.