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 [...]
Banana Date Torte
Written by Gitam Garden In this season of sweet tooth indulgence, it's nice to know that some treats aren't all empty calories but as nutritious as they are yummy. Feel good about dessert this Christmas [...]
Retreating to life
Written by Gabrielle Tourelle For one retreat participant battling health problems, the power of going on retreat to Byron Yoga Centre crept up on her, resulting in revolutionary decisions and life changes. The decision to [...]
Unleashing your tapas
Written by Kara Goodsell Your alarm goes off at 5am, it’s dark outside and so warm and comfortable in bed. Do you pull back the covers, ready, willing and able to step up and step [...]
Spinach, pear and walnut salad with snowpeas
Written by Gitam Garden This spinach and pear is sweet, tart, creamy and delicious. A perfect salad for summer, filled with potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and C and calcium. Ingredients Salad 1 large [...]