Barley and vegetable soup
Written by Gitam Garden No other food soothes quite like a soup, especially in winter. This hearty soup uses barley, an oft-overlooked ingredient that is high in fibre, rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and [...]
Adzuki cottage pie
Written by Gitam Garden As the weather turns and warm weather recedes, our appetites change. Our bodies crave more substantial food in preparation of the cool change ahead. This Adzuki Bean cottage pie is a much-requested [...]
Ahimsa: cultivating compassion
Written by Ana Davis Learning to practice ahimsa or non-violence, starts on the mat with yourself and your limitations. Knowing when to slow down, rest and recuperate is the sign of an advanced yoga practice. [...]
Yoga for Anxiety
Written by Star Rumble Yoga is fantastic for helping relieve anxiety. This sequence, provided by Byron Yoga Centre Teacher and Teacher Trainer, Star Rumble, is not only good for burning off the nervous energy which [...]
Mango Coconut Cake
Written by Michael Walker This decadent, summery cake is great for reducing excess Pitta, especially good for all doshas during hot weather. Not only is it quick and easy to make, it’s almost healthy! [...]
How to engage the key bandhas
Written by Kara Goodsell 'Engage Mula Bandha’ is an oft-quoted instruction in class. But just how do you do that? Byron Yoga Centre teacher trainer Kara Goodsell explores some simple techniques and tips for isolating [...]
Restorative: Forward bends and inversions
Written by Ana Davis Theme: Forward bends and inversions. Benefits: good for relieving headaches and nervous tension; balancing for the hormonal system; stretches hamstrings and lengthens/tractions lower back. Suitable for experienced beginner – intermediate. Use [...]
Restorative: Heart opening
Written by Ana Davis Theme: Heart opening – passive backbends Benefits: rejuvenating, promotes deeper, more efficient breathing; relieves upper back and neck tension; good for digestive complaints; creates limber spine. Suitable for experienced beginner to [...]
Restorative: Menstrual / Women’s health
Written by Ana Davis Theme: menstrual / women’s health Benefits: balances hormonal system, tones reproductive organs, promotes healthy menstruation, calms the mind and nervous system, nourishes the digestive system. 1. Supta Baddha Konasana (reclining [...]
Poetry in motion
Written by Kara Goodsell If a rose is a rose is a rose, does it follow that a pose is a pose is a pose? The myths and legends behind poses can empower us to [...]