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 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...]
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...]
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...]
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, 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...]
