Yin and Yang meaning Yin and yang is a complex, relational concept in Chinese culture that has developed over thousands of years. Briefly put, the meaning of yin and yang is that the universe is governed by a cosmic duality, sets of two opposing and complementing principles or cosmic energies that can be observed in…
Join me on Monday 24th June @ 7:15pm for a rejuvenating yet relaxing 2 hours of yoga practice in Support of Cancer Research UK (£15). The workshop includes a short meditation session and finish with a guided relaxation. Welcome change of season and prepare for summer, energise, take time to relax and at the same…
Yoga Breathing “Breathing is the physical part of thinking and thinking is the psychological part of breathing.” – Ayurveda Breathing is vital for our survival as it is the only way we can send oxygen inside our body and into our organs. We can live for months without consuming food and days without water, however…
What is meditation? Meditation can be defined as a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity, to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Wikipedia What are the Benefits of Meditation? I’ve been meditating twice a day for the past 9 years…
SAMADHI – Bliss or Enlightenment. This week is the last one of the 8 limbs of yoga series. Many of us know the word samadhi as meaning ‘bliss’ or ‘enlightenment’, and this is the final step of the journey of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. After we’ve re-organised our relationships with the outside world and our own inner…
The seventh limb is about ‘meditative absorption’ When we become completely absorbed in the focus of our meditation, and this is when we’re really meditating. All the things we may learn in a class, online or from a teacher are merely techniques offered to each person in order to help them settle, focus and concentrate,…
I am delighted to share the good news with you. A brand New Chair Yoga Balance and Stretch starts at St Paul Church, Molesey, KT8 9DR on 24 April 2019. You can book on line or contact me to book your place, you have the option to enrol for a course of 6 classes or drop…
Join me in my monthly meditation classes, every last Saturday of the month starting from 25th May, 27th June, 29th July and 31st August. The classes starts at 9:30am at St Paul Church Hall, Molesey, KT8 9DR Quotation of the month: “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live…
DHARANA – Focused Concentration This limb is closely linked to the previous two limbs, Pratyahar and Parnayama. Dharana means ‘focused concentration’. Dha means ‘holding or maintaining’, and Ana means ‘other’ or ‘something else’. Closely linked to the previous two limbs; dharana and pratyahara are essential parts of the same aspect. In order to focus on something,…
Monthly Guided Meditation Timetable Update These popular classes are back and will be held at St Paul Church Hall, Molesey, KT8 9DR on the last Saturday of the month starting from May @ 9:30am. The following dates are confirmed 25 May, 29 June, 27 July, 24 August. Future dates will be confirmed subject to venue availability.…