Here’s one of the more recent studies into how yoga practice helps normalise neurotransmitters in anxiety and depression –...
Developments in western somatic psychology in recent years are increasingly being integrated with the scientific insights of traditional yoga....
Hip opening practices are another great way of releasing stress and tension from the body and mind. According to...
It’s been a pleasure to give a mindfulness and yoga presentation this week at the Westmead Hospital in Western...
Twisting and stretching your spine in this way helps to massage your abdominal organs, stretch your shoulders, hips and...
The ‘Triangle Pose’ strengthens the legs, improves flexibility in the hips, stimulates the nervous system and relieves backache. Some...
An article reviewing the impact of Yoga interventions on risk factors for chronic disease found evidence that Yoga elicits...
Spine twists are a wonderful way to help manage back pain. The reverse triangle pose for example increases the...
Lots of friends lose energy through the digestive tract by eating too much manufactured and unnatural foods. Foods from...
The “Down Dog” combined with a hip opener is a wonderful way to warm up as we begin a...
Negative stress and tension appears in the body in various locations and commonly in the hips creating tightness. This...
The simple use of a chair can be a great way to stretch the spine and back muscles, hamstrings...
Yoga “mudras” tend to be underused in western yoga but are powerful in creating energy shifts according to yoga...
For friends who have difficulties sleeping with physical symptoms of raised or lowered blood pressure, the ‘Half Plough’ pose...
The adrenal glands found above the kidneys play a crucial role in how we experience stress via the secretion...
The “Cow’s Face Pose” moo, moo … this practice is very helpful for inducing relaxation. Sitting in this position...
In the spine twist, use the breath to lift and turn, relax the shoulders while moving them away from...
Most friends know that a regular yoga practice can help heal and improve parts of the body that have...
Using a chair and a cushion to calm the nervous system, cool frustration and generally feel better after a...
In this version of the forward fold, sometimes referred to as the ‘Creative Power Posture’ the idea is that...
The classic ‘downward facing dog’ is so popular probably because it feels so good … and the benefits are...
Incorporating the ‘stomach lock & lift’ throughout your yoga practice is an effective way to manage negative stress and...
Some of the benefits of practicing the ‘Reverse Triangle’ pose in workplace yoga include the twisting and opening up...
Some of the benefits of doing the ‘Triangle Pose’ in workplace yoga include the stretching and strengthening of the...
The ‘double angle pose’ is a wonderful practice for loosening the tight upper back and shoulder muscles, especially for...
New research, published in the journal Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience, finds that an 8-week program of practicing yoga eases...
Some of the wellness benefits of doing the ‘plough pose’ in workplace yoga include the massaging of internal organs,...
The cobra posture is a great way to open and expand the chest area. The stretch across the heart...
Some of the reasons why practicing the headstand is beneficial include its effect on the pituitary and pineal glands...
One of the key impacts of practicing the shoulder stand is its effect on the thyroid gland in the...
Spinal twists using your chair at work is a simple way to help soften your spine and ease stiffness...
A lot of our energy is either lost or gained in the abdominal region through diet, emotional states and...
Corporate Yoga Easy Spine Twist – Sukhasana This easy cross-legged sitting spine twist will help soften your spine and...
Invigorating Your Yoga Practice By Falling in Love … Some friends in the yoga world have a very regular yoga...
Invigorating your Yoga practice by Falling in Love … Some friends in the yoga world have a very regular...
Hormones, Wellness & Yoga Hormones regulate and govern a variety of physiological and behavioral activities including moods, stress, sleep,...
Most Hatha Yoga practitioners in the West are very active physically with their asana practice on the mat. However,...
Workplace yoga has released it’s new corporate yoga website. More content here.