Practice

Dancer Pose: Nataraja

This pose can be one of the most graceful and ballet-like of all the yoga balances. It requires focus and poise, and can improve strength and balance.

A Buddhist practice in origin, mindfulness meditation is enjoying fast-growing interest in the West. Taught as a secular practice, open to anyone, its benefits include decreased stress levels, lower blood pressure, and enhanced mental focus.

The Art of partner yoga is not only fun; the practice brings people together and nurtures trust and communcations. Michaela Olexova, of wellbeing website The Baoli,  explains.

Apanasana - knees-to-chest pose

This gentle pose is open to almost everyone. Benefits include soothing lower back tension, and easing digestive problems.

For a while now, researchers have studied the effect yoga can have on breast cancer patients during the treatment process.