Practice

Mon 10 March, 2008

The modern art of pranayama

pranayamaThe benefits of pranayama have been known for thousands of years, but is the practice still relevant today? Journalist and yoga practitioner Alison Batley investigates.

 

 
Wed 14 November, 2007

Yin yoga: the perfect counter-practice

As every good yogi knows, each posture should be followed by a counter pose. But have you considered tempering your dynamic practice with something more static? Journalist Cathryn Scott introduces yin yoga.

 

 
Wed 4 July, 2007

Practising erratically? How to conquer inertia

SeascapeEstablishing a regular yoga practice is easy to aspire to but often hard to put into action.

 
Mon 21 May, 2007

Behind the mystique: back to yoga basics

Yoga's popularity is at an all-time high: more than 30 million Americans and five million Europeans now practice. But to the average person on the street, yoga's traditional - and slightly mysterious - hippy image often holds strong. Lucia Cockcroft gets back to basics.

 

 

 
Mon 25 September, 2006

A question of style: what makes a good teacher?

classA teacher's style can determine a student's view of yoga for life. Journalist Jennifer Whitehead asks students and teachers for their views on what makes a good teacher.

 

 

Pose of the Month

Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog

Yoga Bites

A regular meditation practice is hard work, but can be hugely beneficial.

The nine barriers to mental clarity, in the words of Patanjali.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing guru Claire Donaldson draws on Chinese medicine to help insomniacs.

Author David Grotto reveals his six essential Superfoods.

Reviews

Cathryn Scott gets to grip with a challenging new DVD by Peter Sterios.