Twists are so good for us in so many ways. They detoxify, massage our internal organs, help with digestion and rejuvenate the spine. Twists in a yoga practice come in many different forms, for all [...]
There are many benefits of forward bends. Janu Sirsasana (head-to-knee pose) is perfect for your new year sequence: it helps lengthen and create space in the spine, stretches out tight hamstrings, and gently tones our [...]
Connect and center with uplifting Tree Pose Vrksasana (or Tree Pose) is a regular in Purna Yoga asana sequences. It is known to strengthen the legs; gently open the hips; and help with mental, emotional and physical balance. [...]
Guilt-free chocolate indulgence! Spring is a great excuse to make this amazing, sugar-free chocolate cake, topped with delicious seasonal stawberries. Served cold, it’s beautiful on a warm evening – or anytime of day really! [...]
Beat the winter blues and heat the body with some strengthening asana postures like this one... Kumbhakasana (or Plank Pose) is a regular in dynamic asana sequences. It is known to strengthen the upper body, specifically the arms, [...]
Written by Dana Burrows Meditation is no longer just the practice of yogis or monks. People from all walks of life are taking up meditation to cure a multitude of ills, with the practice helping [...]
Open the heart, boost prana flow and lighten the mental load with a backbend or two. Dhanurasana (or Bow Pose) is a backbend known to promote flexibility of the spine, tone the abdominal organs, increase energy [...]
Delicious autumn fare With pumpkins aplenty in the Purna vege patch, and the weather getting a little cooler, what better time to cook up a batch of pumpkin soup! Ingredients ¼ cup oil ½ teaspoon [...]
Meet Gitam, Senior Yoga Teacher and author of Gitam's Garden - Healthy Sattvic Recipes from the Byron Yoga Kitchen How did your yoga journey start? I began practising yoga in the 1980s when my children [...]
As the winter season settles in, it's common to experience a dip in energy levels and a longing for warmth and sunshine. However, with the right approach, yoga can be a [...]
