Ten Tenets For The Modern-Day Menopausal Woman
“In the time of life typically known as menopause, women’s brains are reshaped, for the better, in a way that creates new power, a bracing clarity, and a laser-like sense of purpose if you know how to seize it.” Dr. Louann Brizendine, Neurobiologist and Hormone Specialist For me, “the menopause” has become an unintended part…
Read MoreDo You Practice “Gym Yoga”?
While I hold a deep appreciation for intimate yoga studios and a reverence for traditional ashrams, I have come to equally value sharing yoga’s timeless wisdom within the steady hum of everyday gymnasiums. Over more than twenty years of teaching in such spaces, I have witnessed the emergence of genuine community and formed friendships that…
Read MoreTen Shades of 50
Photo Courtesy of Paul Shepherd Last week, I turned the big 5-0. As my half-century approached like a bullet train, my Gemini mind—forever flitting about in the ether—couldn’t help but reflect on the fifty years behind me, and the ones, if I’m lucky, still to come. I’ll admit, there’s been quite the build-up to this…
Read MorePancha Kosha and the Intertwining Threads of the Psoas Muscle & Vagus Nerve
The concept of ‘interdependence’ reflects the mutual reliance between two or more things, be it individuals or elements. The interdependent nature of the mind and body makes it a fascinating and complex subject of study. Throughout my years of immersion in this field, I have found myself constantly intrigued, yet aware of how much more…
Read MoreLiving with Integrity: How Yoga Practice Shapes our Conscience and Consciousness
On April 5, we celebrate the ‘International Day of Conscience,’ a day dedicated to honouring the significance of human conscience as established by the United Nations General Assembly. It serves as a global reminder to reflect on our moral values and review our efforts in cultivating peace and social justice in the world, or closer…
Read MoreReasons For Being – Raison d’etre
“AMONG ALL MEDICINES, THERE ARE NONE WITH THE HEALING POWERS OF LOVE.” Masaru Emoto In his New York Times Best Seller, “The Hidden Messages in Water,” Japanese explorer and author, Masaru Emoto, illuminates how human consciousness and emotions like love and hate, influence the molecular structure of water. While some skeptics have labelled Emoto’s work…
Read MoreYoga Ethics & The Subtle Body
“Our history books have shown us that the systems we use to organise our lives have an enormous effect on our collective reality. This knowledge makes it imperative to innovate systems that serve us intelligently. As we pass through this particular cusp in history, we must build bridges between past and future, not only creating…
Read MoreThe Question of ‘Yoga Therapy’: What is it, and why is this age-old art of living, healing, and self-regulation very relevant in the modern world?
When we talk about Yoga therapy, a common question often arises: “Isn’t all yoga therapeutic?” In an ideal world, yes. However, in today’s yoga landscape, yoga has morphed into a lucrative commodity that often employs a one-size-fits-all approach, which sadly – in many instances – can steer students and novices away from yoga’s most profound…
Read MoreYoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life.
“Yoga is more effective than any medication we’ve studied.” This was among the things American psychiatrist, researcher, and best selling author of The Body Keeps The Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk had to say on the subject of yoga at a recent conference. It is promising to see modern-medicine and science finally catching up with…
Read MoreChampioning “The Menopause” with Yoga therapy… & MHT
“Minutes, not months.” I first heard this Buddhist adage during a meditation with Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm some 20 years ago. At the time, I remember it struck a deep chord within. I had no idea though, back then, just how much this little piece of ancient Buddhist wisdom would later serve me during one…
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