The True Meaning of Bali
The True Meaning of BALI Bali is affectionately and commonly known as ‘The Island of the Gods‘, and yet, most visitors and many expats living in Bali don’t even know what it means and how it came to receive this title! The name “Bali” means “offering”. And when you have spent time in Bali, this […]
Why I never photograph students in Savasana
Why I never photograph students in SAVASANA! The final moment that everyone looks forward to. Savasana. The corpse pose. A pose of complete stillness and absolute silence. The perfect photo opportunity…right? I would be lying if I said I haven’t done it. Got my phone out and captured that blissful moment at the end of […]
5 Yoga Poses to do at the Office Desk
5 Yoga Poses to do at the Office Desk What is the #1 problem with an office job? Tension. As if the mental stress weren’t enough, the physical tension caused by sitting at a desk can be extreme! Sitting at a desk all day certainly has it’s low points. The tension accumulated in your neck […]
Comparison – How it is a good thing!
COMPARISIONHow it is a good thing I was recently reflecting on comparison. Comparing ourselves with other people, comparing our lives with theirs. So much frustration and suffering can be sourced from comparing ourselves constantly. So why do we do it? Comparison is hard-wired into our brain. However, through Meditation it is possible to minimise or […]
Yoga and CBD Oil
Yoga and CBD Oil COULD THIS BE THE BEST IDEA EVER? It’s a surprisingly age-old combination that is just now making a comeback and is one of this year’s hottest trends. You have probably heard about it before. Maybe your grandmother claims this was her angel for providing quality of life in her final years. […]
What is the 1 thing you cannot live without?
What is the 1 thing you CANNOT live without?Your breath. PRANAYAMA “The 4th Limb of Yoga” Prana: life force energy Ayama: restraint Pranayama is the control of the breath. It is the foundation of your yoga practice. The yogi’s say if you can control prana, you can control all forces of the Universe, mental and […]
The 2 most important steps in Yoga
The 2 most Important Steps in Yoga Exploring the 2 most important steps in Yoga We have talked about the yoga master, Patanjali, and his famous pathway for happiness and enlightenment. Yet we still often consider yoga as only the physical aspect, the asanas. Remembering this is the 3rd limb of yoga and there are […]