It is no secret that we live in a culture of busy. Of time poor and speed orientated process’ in which we focus so much on what should be, what could be, what is not, or what was not, we forget what is. I know that I for one often, and quite literally, forget to stop and smell the flowers. Yet, in … [Read more...]
Our skin microbiome – interview with Emmily Banks
You may or may not have heard of the ‘skin microbiome’, or you may have heard of the ‘gut microbiome’. In a nutshell, both these biomes are an ecosystem within our body made up of millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Their main purpose is to protect us and fight against infection and toxins. Our … [Read more...]
The Yoga Anatomy master – Leslie Kaminoff comes to Brisbane’s YIMI.
Australia welcomes internationally renowned Yoga specialist Leslie Kaminoff for a two day Anatomy Intensive course on March 24 and 25 in Ashgrove, Qld. YIMI Yoga, Viniyoga Australia and Breathing Taking Concepts are so pleased to welcome Leslie Kaminoff in March 2018 to teach a weekend intensive … [Read more...]
Compassion meditation, not only for the soul but also for a healthy brain and nervous system.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. - Dalai Lama Have you heard about Compassion Meditation but aren’t quite sure what it is or how to practice it? Sometimes it’s known as ‘loving-kindness meditation’ and it is an exercise that involves forgetting for a moment all of the … [Read more...]
Breathing techniques and yoga poses for those struggling with anaemia
Anaemia occurs when there is a reduced number of red blood cells or a low amount of haemoglobin in the blood and is a very common disorder mainly found in women. It comes in a variety of forms, but the most common types are caused by iron deficiency. Treatments vary for this problem, but it has been … [Read more...]
How can a Clinical Yoga Session help you manage symptoms of your thyroid disorder?
Yoga is considered to bring great benefit to both physical and mental health, but more recently it has been used alongside modern medicine. It has been prescribed to some patients for the management of certain diseases and disorders. So much so, that many people that experience thyroid and … [Read more...]
Key Ways to Practice According to the Season, Time of Day, Weather, and Location
The type of asana you practice and the time of practice is a factor of your personal rhythm within 24-hour period, your relationship to the sun and moon, the changing seasons and heat and cold. Everyone’s biorhythm varies. Some people get up early in the morning completely refreshed, others feel … [Read more...]
Key Ways to Practice Yoga for Your Dosha
The science of Ayurveda is governed by the sankalpa or intention of personal healing and enlightenment. Ayurveda claims that an imbalance in doshas disrupts the flow of intelligence through the mind-body system leading to disease and disorder. It is possible to restore balance in the doshas to … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Yoga & Ayurveda for Nausea, Heartburn, Ulcers, Hyperacidity – Celia Roberts BSc
CLINICAL YOGA THERAPY~ Digestive system, Stomach, Small intestine, Nausea, Heart burn, Hyperacidity, Ulcers, Health of skin related to digestion Nutrient absorption from Small Intestine Nutrient absorption happens in the small intestine amongst other places, but is most efficient here because of … [Read more...]
Yoga and Ayurveda for Shoulders & Headaches with Celia Roberts BSc
Are you suffering from unbearable headaches? Yoga and Ayurveda for Shoulders & Headaches FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR TYPE Of HEADACHES THROUGH AYURVEDA... Yoga and Ayurveda for Shoulders & Headaches Do you have Vata Pitta or Kapha headaches? VATA Vata type headaches arise at base of the … [Read more...]
Skin, Digestion, Stress, Yoga, Ayurveda and Daily Self Massage with Celia Roberts BSc
Your digestion effects your skin and so does your stress... The waxing and waning of disease in the body and emotional states are expressed through eruptions in the skin. Stress is often as a significant factor in acne, psoriasis, itching, hives, herpes and profuse sweating. But it isn't only … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Decongest the Nose: Yoga and Breathing
These notes were a snippet taken from a Clinical Yoga Therapy workshop we did on Breathing and the Respiratory system. We are looking at natural ways to unblock the nasal passages and possibly induce a shift nasal laterality. This nasal shift occurs every 1-6 hours in healthy individuals and … [Read more...]
LAST GASP!
Rather than drop your jaw... Close your mouth, come along and breathe... Breathing correctly? Yoga teachers and students alike - Are you breathing or sleeping with the mouth and jaw dropped? It may just be damaging your health... and your facial symmetry (attractive beauty!) Yogi’s and … [Read more...]
Is Breathing During Yoga Bad For You?
We spoke to Patrick McKeown, a world renowned expert in breathing. Patrick describes the benefits of good breathing and the techniques. He generously gives us insight into the why's and how's of good breathing and whether we should be breathing in yoga asana or not. We looked at breathing for … [Read more...]
Yoga for fertility, healthy reproductive cycles & reducing menstrual pain
Normalising reproductive cycles, sex, fertility, natural hormonal balance Celia Roberts - Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Clinical Yoga Therapy™ Notes from Reproductive system clinical yoga therapy session on Fertility, Painful menses, Normalising cycles, Candida and Natural Hormonal … [Read more...]
Kundalini Meditation with Game Changer, Sirgun, A Life Altering Woman
I spoke to Sam, Sirgun, who is a trusted friend and yoga teacher - whom I absolutely adore. Kundalini Yoga is certainly on the rise of popularity and growing at the fatest rate across the world! WHY, we ask? It is totally awesome and ecstatic practice that has significant power to seriously alter … [Read more...]
Yoga Pose: Emotional Anatomy of Warrior pose
This week’s focus pose is the Warrior Pose. We use this posture to cultivate strength in the legs and our base chakra. Psycho-emotionally, we aim for excellent security and stability in our base. On a physical level, we aim for a strong musculoskeletal and nervous system with Warrior pose. Our … [Read more...]
Emotional Anatomy: Interview with Swami Mukti
I was so fortunate to exchange time with Swami Mukti who so generously shared some of her knowledge and teachings with me on the subject of Emotional Anatomy. I in turn share it with you in the form of this interview and hope you feel as enlightened and nourished by it as I was. How did you first … [Read more...]
Brisbane Yoga Location: Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens
We hit the Botanical Gardens to catch up with three incredible yoga teachers who studied at YIMI three years ago now. They have set up the most amazing experience at the Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens – all for free. Free yoga classes run in the open air on Saturday afternoons at 4pm -5pm. I brought … [Read more...]
What can you expect from a meditation retreat? What are the benefits?
Many people just float out of meditation retreat at Brookfield and feel amazing, often with lasting effects for days afterwards. It is not only the relaxation response at play; there is a spiritual dimension that is touched upon during deep meditation. On the scientific front, through … [Read more...]
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