Public Image or Personal Development? I follow a lot of yogis on instagram and am starting to get the impression that many are prioritising their public image over personal development. It seems that due to our image-obsessed culture and the ability to connect with followers and fans over social media, that the yoga world is … Continue reading Image-Obsessed Yoga
I took advice from one of my favourite quotes recently and stayed positive in what could have seemed a hopeless situation. It can be difficult sometimes to ignore an oncoming storm, but chances are if you look hard enough, there's sunlight on the horizon. Basically, I ran out of money. And I don't mean just … Continue reading Keep your face towards the Sunshine
Amongst my homework tasks for Teacher Training this month, I've been asked to discuss the need for strength in addition to flexibility and the importance of counter pose, both of which are about finding balance in asana practice. I thought a nice way to address these questions was by adding them to the blog (comments are … Continue reading Finding Balance in Asana Practice
Whilst nothing beats getting to class and having your teacher in the room with you to guide and adjust your poses; online yoga classes are becoming increasingly popular. Many yoga teachers have realised that by utilising social media, they are able to reach out to a wider range of people and engage with those who … Continue reading My Favourite Online Yogis (2016)
Mindfulness (Noun) the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition" a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. So what is it all about? So recently I've … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness
"Turning its head to track the sun across the sky, the Sunflower stands tall and proud, facing the light, with its shadow falling behind it. They can reach great heights, but may still require support to achieve their full potential". I began my year by stargazing on a rooftop in Puerto Rico. The danger of … Continue reading New Beginnings
Sunflower Yoga 