Kumbhakasana (Plank Pose)
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, [...]
Meditation: the natural cure-all and pathway to happiness
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 [...]
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
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 [...]
Gitam’s Pumpkin Soup
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 [...]
Our Yogis – Introducing Gitam
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 [...]
Embracing Winter with Yoga: Tips to beat the Winter Blues
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 [...]