PSOAS ANATOMY
ANATOMY The psoas major joins with the illiacus to form the iliopsoas. It is our most major hip flexor. It is the only muscle to join the torso of the …
THE FIVE MIND STATES
THE FIVE MIND STATES Now then yoga is being explained. 1.1 Atha yoganushasanam (now then, the start of an authoritative treatise) When defining the opening stanza above of Patanjalis Yoga …
Tattwa Meditation
TATTWA MEDITATION – BASED ON THE YOGA TATTVA UPANISHAD YOGA TATTVA – YOGA TRUTH Find a comfortable seated position (for more advice on posture look here)Sit upright if possibleNow begin …
SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM So, this is an unprecedented time for most of us, unless we are very elderly and have lived through the Spanish flu, we have not listened, …
TOTAL FITNESS IN 30 MINUTES
TOTAL FITNESS AT HOME IN 30 MINUTES A WEEK Staying fit is now more important than ever before. Keeping the body moving while contained at home may be a challenge …
KUMBHAKA
KUMBHAKA Kumbhaka has many benefits which if it Is practiced with caution, persistence and patience under the guidance of an experienced teacher has many benefits. CEREBRAL VASODILATION Breath retention creates …
ANULOMA VILOMA
ANULOMA VILOMA Psychic Nadi Shodhana First take up a comfortable upright seated posture. If Padmasana or easy pose is not open to you, Vajarsana is a suitable option. It encourages …
PRANA DHYANA
PRANA DHYANA Prana Dhyana – Adopt a comfortable seated posture. Vajrasana (above) is a suitable posture and can easily be adapted if the knees are tight, by placing blocks between …
HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA
HATHA YOGA PRADIPIKA HATHA VIDYA (The Science of Yoga) Hatha means to hold closely and firmly. To stick fast and be devoted toVidya means science or knowledgeYoga means to unite, …
UNDERSTANDING HIP OPENERS
UNDERSTANDING HIP OPENERS Understanding Hip Openers – The hip is a ball and socket joint, with the head of the femur being the ball and the acetabulum being the socket. …