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.
Philosophy
Mon 8 February, 2010
Bodies and Minds in Yoga: a response to 'Yoga Body'
Mark Singleton's new book Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice questions some long-held assumptions about the origins of modern asana practice.
Wed 6 August, 2008
Shatkarma: yoga cleansing techniques
To most of us in the West, the ancient yoga cleansing techniques seem alien and a little scary. But they are an important part of the yoga tradition. Fitness First yoga expert Ashok Naik talks us through the six main forms.
Tue 15 April, 2008
Sarah Powers: Insight Yoga
Sarah Powers' teaching draws on an inspirational blend of yin, yang and Buddhist teachings. Lucia Cockcroft caught up with her after a workshop at London's Triyoga.
Asana of the Month
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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.
