The limbs of āsana – Part 2: The art of sitting
In the first article of this series, we saw how a posture is defined in relation to steadiness and comfort (sthira and sukha) and how…
The limbs of āsana – Part 1: What is a posture?
Postures (āsana) are to Yoga what chips or French fries are to food: the whole world knows them, the whole world eats them, yet not…
Why and How Yoga Benefits Women in Menopause
Inspired by the 2024 Menopause Summit, Caroline Giles shares with us her insights into the benefits of yoga for women in menopause. Menopause is one…
Social Engineering and the Magic Therein
Long ago, computer hacking occurred via files known as viruses. They were created by adventurous and devious computer experts (usually in their bedrooms) to test…
Five Ways Yoga Mudras Can Transform Your Life
In this article Emma Wertheim shares with us her personal experience and knowledge of the ancient hand mudras and shares five mudras that can have…
Machinations on Meditation
There is no single direct translation in Sanskrit for the word “meditation”. It’s an umbrella term in English that can refer to many different things,…
Insurance 101
What insurance policies should I be considering when operating a small business? Professional Indemnity Professional Indemnity insurance covers the costs associated with allegations of negligence…
Sharath Jois and the Mysore legacy
See part two of this article here. The world of Ashtanga Yoga was rocked this week with news of the passing of the lineage-holder Sharath…
Citta – The Mind of Focus
If, like me, you are a fan of Patañjali’s Yogasūtras, you know that yoga’s first definition is about the mind, not the body. A snapshot…
On Moving with the Moon with Ana Davis
A Grateful Life Podcast: On Moving with the Moon with Ana Davis Podcast Host: Dr Lauren Tober Moving with the moon is a way of living…
