The benefits of pranayama have been known for thousands of years, but is the practice still relevant today? Journalist and yoga practitioner Alison Batley investigates.
General
Mon 10 March, 2008
The modern art of pranayama
Wed 13 February, 2008
Meditation: unravelling the myths
The word meditation can be loaded with preconceptions, perhaps conjuring up visions of monks sitting in lotus position. The reality is more prosaic. Lucia Cockcroft offers a simple guide.
Wed 9 January, 2008
DVD review: shaping up with Shilpa?
Bollywood beauty and Celebrity Big Brother finalist Shilpa Shetty turns her attention to yoga, in this new DVD timed to fight the festive bulge. Journalist and yoga lover Alison Batley gets into the swing.
Aim and style
Thu 4 October, 2007
DVD review - Duncan Wong Yogic Arts: Awakening Level
He's the yoga teacher of choice for Sting and Madonna - but is Duncan Wong's Yogic Arts more than just the latest Hollywood fad? Cathryn Scott puts his DVD to the test.
Wed 19 September, 2007
Yoga for the Special Child
Thirteen year-old Adam suffers from cerebral palsy and autism.
Pose of the Month
Standing Forward Bend
Yoga Bites
A focused mind is a major part of yoga and meditation training.
Meditating on a mantra can help the mind to settle.
Reviews
This new Sivananda-based CD is also influenced by Vipassana meditation.
In the Spotlight
Musician and Kundalini yoga teacher Maya Fiennes comes under the YA spotlight.
We catch up with acclaimed US yoga teacher Sarah Powers, ahead of the publication of her new book.
