Yin Yoga, Acupuncture and The Meridian System The magic of Yin Yoga is best explained by the Meridian System. Yin Yoga is a slow-paced practice that involves long-held, passive poses. Its primary focus is to stretch and strengthen our connective tissues, particularly targeting our fascia, joints, tendons and ligaments. During […]
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Chakras and Energy Centres By Susan Ní Dhubhlaoich Chakra is the Sanskrit word for wheel or disc. Wheels are designed to move. And wheels move best when there is no friction. Not too flat. Not too pumped up. Just right! This is a brief introduction to your Chakra wheels or ‘Energy Centres’. […]
Understanding The Bandhas What are the bandhas in Yoga? A Bandha is a seal or a lock. The Sanskrit word Bandha means to harness or to tighten. Bandhas are known as energy locks because they lock lifeforce energy, known as prana, in the body. The prana then flows through the […]
Read how embracing some simple daily habits can boost your yoga practice. Yoga is an exercise for the body and the mind. It combines postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to achieve relaxation while also strengthening the self. People do yoga for many reasons, such as flexibility, stress relief, and physical […]
Ajna ~ Brow Chakra ~ Third Eye Ajna or ‘Brow’ chakra is the sixth primary chakra in the body. The Sanskrit word Ajna translates as “to perceive,” “to be beyond wisdom,” “to command.” Our Third Eye centre is the most perceptive part of ourselves – it governs self-awareness, […]
Vishuddha – Throat Chakra By Susan Ni Dhubhlaoich As we move past Anahata – the heart chakra, our fourth energy centre, situated at the heart centre, the 3 upper primary chakras – Vishuddha (Throat Chakra), Ajna, Sahasrara – all located in the upper body, are concerned much more with the […]
Anahata – Heart Chakra By Susan Ni Dhubhlaoich The Heart chakra is situated in the centre of the chest at the height of the thymus gland (right behind the sternum). In Sanskrit this chakra is called Anahata, meaning ‘infinite’ ‘boundless’, ‘unhurt’ or ‘unstruck’, pure. Anahata is associated with love, compassion towards ourselves and towards others, gratitude. […]
Solar Plexus – Manipura By Susan Ni Dhubhlaoich The third of our 7 primary energy centres is the Solar Plexus. Also known as the Navel chakra (Manipura in Sanskrit) is located between the navel and the base of the sternum, just a couple of fingers above the belly button. Not […]