Niyamas are the guidelines personal observances. Compared with the yamas, the niyamas are more personal. They refer to the attitude we adopt toward ourselves.
Why Teach Yoga in the Workplace
Hatha yoga is a centuries old practise of movement and relaxation. We know now, through modern science that what we are achieving through breathing techniques, movement, balance and strength exercises is activation the parasympathetic nervous system - moving our body from a 'fight or flight' stress response to a calmer state.
Why Cornwall Rocks for Yoga Retreats
Summer Pranayama
Rise + Thrive
More Yoga Retreat Reading!
After such fun with the first compilation of Gorgeous Books for Yoga Retreats
I couldn't resist a few more! So these books, unlike in the last post, are not books I have read myself (yet!) but come highly recommended + rated. Hence making this list...
The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Yama
One of the first books written about yoga was one called The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, who refers to eight limbs of yoga, each of which offers guidance on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
Fairweather Yogi: Yoga Wear for Hot Weather
Yoga Retreat Packing List
I put this list together for my Spain Yoga Retreaters, but applicable to all hot weather yogis!
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Five Simple Practices for Productive Power
Cultivate calm with your morning routine
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The Gorgeous Names of Full Moons
The Moon is the largest and brightest object in our night sky, and Earth’s only natural satellite has enchanted and inspired mankind since time immemorial. Every 29.5 days we are treated to the view of a full moon (weather permitting!) this is when the Moon is completely illuminated by the Sun’s rays. It occurs when Earth is directly between the Sun and the Moon.