Learn about the magnificence of the mind - Ayurvedic & Yogic Psychology... Our minds have much more power than we know. In todays culture there is, quite often, an underlying feeling of helplessness when it comes to our wellbeing. Yet many traditions and ancient philosophies recognised the … [Read more...]
20th October ~ Gynaecological Disorders
Learn about gynaecological disorders and holistically healthy menstrual cycles This session will focus on gynaecological disorders, and what it means to have a healthy menstrual cycle from the Ayurvedic philosophy. We will look at how we can begin to recognise subtle, or not so subtle symptoms of … [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...]
Yoga and Ayurveda for Shoulders & Headaches with Celia Roberts BSc
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR TYPE Of HEADACHES THROUGH AYURVEDA... Do you have Vata Pitta or Kapha headaches? VATA Vata type headaches arise at base of the head and neck and can often feel like a throbbing or pulsating sensation. Dull ache may also persist and the aches can move … [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...]
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...]
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, it is through … [Read more...]
What is your gut IQ? Therapeutic Yoga for Gut Health
What is your gut IQ? It might be worth finding out if you are dealing with a genius or a fool? Your gastrointestinal health is the most important base for stunning health in therapeutic Yoga for gut health. In Ayurveda, we always start the healing process through the gut. This can also been done … [Read more...]
Slow Medicine
The CYT™ Clinical Yoga Therapy boon begins... So it has been a long time in the making for us and is definitely the slow medicine of the future we all believe in. Good health takes time - and because it is our greatest commodity - you should guard it with your heart. We now offer you the very … [Read more...]
