The Yoga LoungeJan 6, 20221 min readWhat is Yoga?Yoga is a tool that we use to try to quieten the mind. Stilling the mind may seem like an impossible task. Most of us assume that we...
The Yoga LoungeNov 25, 20211 min readYoga SnacksWhat are your favourite snacks for before and after a yoga class? My current faves: Fresh juice (carrot, orange, apple, ginger is a great...
The Yoga LoungeNov 18, 20211 min readHonour YourselfYoga is a practice of honoring the moment you’re in. Some days you’ll feel more flexible than others. Some days you’ll feel energized;...
The Yoga LoungeNov 18, 20213 min readSynchronicityHave you ever encountered incidents that you’d brush off as coincidences? You badly need financial assistance and suddenly someone comes...
The Yoga LoungeNov 18, 20211 min readModeration in all thingsIn sports training, in yoga asana, and most broadly in life, stress is not the enemy: it is the tool for adaptation. Without stress, we...
The Yoga LoungeNov 11, 20212 min readPause AgeingHow powerful are our attitudes toward ageing and growing older? Harvard professor Ellen Langer, Ph.D., in her classic book Mindfulness...
The Yoga LoungeNov 11, 20211 min readHow You Do Anything Is How You Do EverythingOur yoga mats are laboratories for observing our samskaras: the habits we develop and the thought impressions they sear on us. How we...
The Yoga LoungeOct 29, 20211 min readThe Magic of Yin YogaOf course, the magic of Yin Yoga is time: we linger long in the delirious delicacy of the postures. Props can assist in lengthening the...
The Yoga LoungeOct 29, 20212 min readYes, thanksWe can say yes and feel thankful. There are so many things we can say yes to. We can appreciate these things – our body, our eyes. With...
The Yoga LoungeOct 24, 20213 min readBeginner Yogi FAQ's1. What Yoga Style Should I Practice? There are many forms of yoga. Choosing a style that best suits your interests will depend on many...
The Yoga LoungeOct 21, 20213 min readThe Pose Begins when you want to Leave itThis may seem like a message regarding physical discomfort, but it’s a reminder that enduring any discomfort—physical or emotional—gives...
The Yoga LoungeOct 17, 20214 min read9 Benefits of Yin YogaYin yoga is a beautifully delicious practice that helps us heal both our heart and our mind. It allows us time to sit within ourselves,...