One of my favourite principles of Yoga is Svadhyaya, or self-study. Why? Because what greater investment can there be than getting to know yourself – really, truly, deeply know yourself. Not only is the relationship with oneself the only relationship guaranteed to last a lifetime, but I believe that how we think, respond, our beliefs, […]
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Why discipline is your friend and how yoga can help you build it
It seems to me that we live in a time when we require self-discipline more than ever. We are endlessly encouraged to scroll more on our social media feeds, with no real natural end point other than our own will power. There is a proliferation of processed food, some of which is deliberately designed to […]
Want to feel more content? Why practicing yoga is the answer
When was the last time you felt content? Can you remember? And what exactly did it feel like? Often, we find ourselves putting off our contentment. ‘I’ll feel content once I’ve got this out of the way’, we might tell ourselves, ‘this’ being whatever is going on for us which is, in some way, bringing […]
What does it mean to go on retreat?
If you enjoy a regular practice of Yoga, whether self or teacher led, you may be attracted to the idea of a retreat. And certainly, Yoga and meditation and all other manner of retreats are everywhere right now, so there is plenty of choice! But what does it really mean, to go on a retreat? […]
What Mala beads can bring to your meditation practice
Lockdown 2020 and I’m sat in what has become a familiar spot – on my yoga mat in front of my laptop. I hold the Mala beads aloft in my right hand, and feel their cool, calming shape pass across my finger as I guide each one with my thumb, as instructed by our online […]
Who am I? How redefining yourself by your values can serve you both on + off the mat
Anyone that knows me will know that I am a huge fan of Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s work and his holistic approach to well-being. Since devouring his latest book, Happy Mind, Happy Life, from cover to cover, I am now digesting it more thoroughly, by working my way through the practices that it suggests will help […]