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Yoga Al Fresco
I’ve just returned from a trip to the West Coast of Scotland, a place I’ve always loved, from being a little girl. For me, this is a place I can connect with the elements (the water element was particularly present this trip!), a place to be peaceful, still and to restore. If you are a more…
"Me time", Relaxation Tips, Teach Yourself Yoga, The elements, Yoga Benefits, Yoga outside
Return to harmony with Ayurveda
In the last blog I was talking about 3 doshas, kapha, pitta and vata, and some of the lifestyle choices that will knock them off balance, along with some of the signs and symptoms that a dosha is out of kilter. You may well have spotted some of your own habits, so let’s have a more…
Discover your Ayurvedic constitution
Many of you have been showing interest in our upcoming “Ayurveda : An introduction workshop” (May 27th, 11am – 4pm at Acanthus) and in our recent blogs and Facebook comments on the subject. I am so pleased that you interested! Continuing then on our very brief foray into the world of Ayurveda, I promised that more…
"Me time", Ayurvedic wisdom, The doshas, The elements, Yoga Benefits
Ayurveda – the science of life
Ayurveda is certainly having a moment! I see Ayurvedic wisdom popping up in women’s magazines and social media sites, and it’s mentioned regularly on beauty products, but what’s it all about? I’d like to share some of the things I have learned about this amazing system for good health in my next series of blogs. more…
"Me time", Ayurveda, Ayurvedic wisdom, Dru yoga, The doshas, The elements, Yoga Benefits
Give your dreams wings
I hope you’ve managed to dream a bit about 2017, and you’ve got some idea of how you’d like the new year to shape up. In this post I’m going to look at some ways to boost your energy so that you’ve got all you need to let your dreams unfold. It’s great writing down more…
"Me time", Boost energy, meditation, new year goal, New Year resolutions, Postures, Stress management, Teach Yourself Yoga, Yoga Benefits
Welcome 2017!
Hello and welcome to 2017! I am really looking forward to this new year, drawing a line under 2016, a year that for many reasons was not great. I had chance over the Christmas break to reflect on 2016, what I learned, what I achieved, what I am ready to let go of. I also more…
"Me time", Chakras, Dru yoga, New Year resolutions, Teach Yourself Yoga, Yoga Benefits
Dru Yoga to the rescue!
In the last of my festive posts, and just in case you overindulge during the festive period, I ‘m going to explore how Dru Yoga can help you bring your body back into balance, and how it can help you to support your organs of elimination ie. the liver, kidneys, bowels and skin. Your pancreas more…
"Me time", Dru yoga, Festive yoga, Postures, Relaxation Tips, Teach Yourself Yoga, Yoga Benefits
Dreaming of a stress free Christmas?
In the run up to Christmas, I thought it would be nice to post a blog each week on the theme of keeping your equilibrium at this busy time of year. If you are dreaming of a stress free Christmas, you can make that your reality with our simple yet effective tips, and it will more…
"Me time", Boost energy, Festive yoga, Immune System, Keeping calm, Postures, Relaxation Tips, Stress management, Winter yoga, Yoga Benefits
The Niyamas – tools for personal development
For this blog I am returning to our series of articles introducing some yogic philosophy. We’ve been focusing on Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga, starting with the Yamas, disciplines that help us to maintain control in our lives. Today we are going to move on the Niyamas, which simply translates to observances. The Yamas more more…
"Me time", Dru UK, Dru yoga, meditation, Teach Yourself Yoga, Yoga Benefits, Yoga philosophy
Honouring our teachers
Did you notice the beautiful full moon last night? If I’ve got my astronomy correct that was the biggest full moon of the year. It’s also an auspicious time in yogic tradition, known as Guru Purnima, a time to honour and thank all our teachers who have brought us to this point in life, a more…
"Me time", Dru yoga, Gratitude, meditation, Mindfulness, Postures, Yoga Benefits, Yoga philosophy, Yoga wisdom
