5 BIG mistakes on the mat
How often do you think that you need to know or ‘perfect’ a pose before joining a class? Or do you copy the person next
How often do you think that you need to know or ‘perfect’ a pose before joining a class? Or do you copy the person next
It’s hard to believe, but almost half of Australians (47% or 11.6 million) across all age groups were estimated to have one or more chronic
There is no doubt we are complex beings! We only need to consider our diverse reactions to life-changing events like unexpected illness, a global pandemic,
‘The quality of appreciation brings about joy, joy brings calm, calm brings happiness and in happiness the mind gathers in peace.’ Christina Feldman Do you
Yoga is a powerful practice integrating body, breath, emotions, and mind, creating the internal and external balance that we all require for physical, emotional and
It seems incredible that it took a global pandemic for the world to sit up and notice one of the simplest natural practices we do
There is little doubt that the Covid pandemic… which entered our world and consciousness early in 2020, has shaken some if not all of our
Yoga Therapy is not yet a burgeoning part of the Australian healthcare system! However Yoga Therapy is a beneficial, practical, and safe non-pharmacological adjunct to Western
The yang (stronger, dynamic) part of ourselves is important to nurture, as it creates action and allows us to get things done. However, to create down time…
Yoga is now seen as anything from a lithe female in a ‘bikini’ pose on Instagram to a vegan fringe dweller following Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube. Seriously ‘yoga’ is none of this and social media…
Therapeutically, yoga is like a life raft. Yoga Therapy gets you back onto the life raft and integrated into yourself, before you drown! Gary Kraftsow, pioneer Yoga Therapist There is a growing…
The beginning of yoga – 2008 Barry picked up my yoga flyer in a local café in 2008 and thought it was worth a try.
There are countless ways to practise yoga, that don’t involve being stretchy/bendy or even getting on a mat! In fact, the mat is simply the practice ground for life off the mat. Yoga offers us…
Yoga has become a household word with an abundance of teachers, courses, studios, YouTube videos, clothing and equipment flooding the market. Recent Ray Morgan research (2015-16) indicates that…
By the time you leave a yoga class, most people experience some improvement in their health and wellbeing. That’s why many doctors, health practitioners (and spouses!) are recommending yoga, to help…
Welcome to my first guest blog! I’m delighted that Sal Prothero, Nutritionist from Whole Food Nutrition, is teaming up with Experience Yoga at a weekend restorative session. The focus of her talk is…
One in 7 Australians report back pain and as a result 2 in 5 experience some limitation in their day to day life (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2012). Many use medication,…
Hearing a cardiologist speak at the recent Australian Yoga Therapy conference truly placed a smile on my face. Finally a medical professional was amidst a group of dedicated Yoga Therapists, clearly…