''Contemplating the use of hands on assists in yoga”.

''Contemplating the use of hands on assists in yoga”.

Physical touch in the form of adjustments and assists is a controversial topic in the yoga world these days. When should they be given? Should they be given at all? Do they add to or detract from a student’s experience on the mat? To foster an insightful discussion on this topic and also stressing on the more biomechanical side of yoga adjustments, I have with me today dedicated ashtanga yoga teacher and practitioner Anjan Mahanta.

Pranayama Fundamental Introduction

"Pranayama is control of Breath". "Prana" is Breath or vital energy in the body. On subtle levels prana represents the pranic energy responsible for life or life force, and "ayama" means control. So Pranayama is "Control of Breath".

I AM AFFIRMATION

THIS IS A PRACTISE THAT REMINDS YOU OF WHO YOU TRULY ARE. I HAVE CHOSEN AFFIRMATIONS THAT BEST DESCRIBE WHO WE ARE AT THE BASE OF OUR BEING. THIS PRACTISE IS AN INCREDIBLE TOOL TO EXERCISE WHEN YOUR INNER CRITIC IS OVER REACTING AND YOU HAVE LOST TOUCH WITH WHO YOU TRULY ARE.