Qui Gung – a brief outline
Written by Stacey Clarke, Maitri Yoga Known by many different name variations, including: Qui Gung, Chi Kung and Qigong, it is the Oriental art of working with and restoring your life energy, through movement, proper [...]
Kundalini rising
Written by Brook McCarthy Hindu mysticism believes that the body has a system of energy channels called nadis, through which prana, or life force, flows. The many practices of yoga help cultivate prana to flow [...]
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 [...]
Unlocking the mysteries of the bandhas
Written by Kara Goodsell The concept of bandhas is one of the more subtle and esoteric aspects of yoga and if you have ever been left feeling somewhat perplexed as to the correct bandha action [...]
Navel gazing: learn to meditate
Written by Brook McCarthy Sitting with eyes closed and mind focused seems a simple thing. Yet for anyone who’s ever sat and tried to meditate while battling with thoughts that jump from judgements to menial [...]
The importance of home practice
Written by Brook McCarthy Yoga teachers enthuse that, ‘yoga is nothing without a home practice’. Home practice gives self-insight into how you respond to difficulty and ease, heightens self-awareness of the body, and cultivates your [...]