How Yoga can Teach us Acceptance
Yoga class theme: Acceptance. Acceptance is a key element of mindfulness. So, in a yoga class, we want to cultivate acceptance.
A batik I created in Bali featuring a dragonfly
A New-Year Message from the Dragonfly
Wondering about the spiritual significance of the dragonfly? Perhaps you are like me and have been seeing dragonflies as the new year dawns. The dragonfly has been looming large for…
Bring Mindfulness to Your Day
A short guide to easily bringing mindfulness to your day. Edit Your Day Like a Book Commas Stop, be still, take a deep breath Full Stops 3-5 minutes Stop. Be…
The Yoga Cat at Number 42
If you have done any of my online yoga classes during the Covid-19 lockdowns, you will be acquainted with my very curious, attention-seeking Singapura cat Ditto (A.K.A The Ditz). He…
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What Would Jane Austen’s Books be Like if her Characters did Yoga?
Is there a place for pride and prejudice in yoga? How about sense and sensibility?I teach a special yoga class that is a beguiling journey through everyone's favourite Jane Austen novels,…
If You Only Do One Yoga Pose, Do This One
I often say in yoga class that this pose is like magic. It's not a fancy pants pose. You won't see impossibly bendy people doing it on Instagram . It's…
Five Reasons to Make Yoga Your New Year’s Resolution
When it comes to the start of the new year, making yoga a new year's resolution is a good move. These are the reasons why... 1. Creating a healthy new…
How Yoga can Help Writers
I have spent many years as a writer, author and journalist so I know firsthand that writing can be tough on the body. We often spend long hours at the…
Lessons from the Camel
Camel pose (Ustrasana) is certainly a challenging one. For a start, we're moving from the back, which is not something we usually do.But let's look at the benefits. Not just…
Don’t Panic! 5 Yoga Lessons From Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Since 42 Yoga was inspired by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (42 being the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything), it’s only fitting that we muse on this on International Towel Day. (Bit weird I know). International Towel Day happens every year on 25th May as a tribute to the author of the book, Douglas Adams.
Yoga even scores a recommendation in the book…
Zaphod: I’m sensing a lot of hostility from you, Alex.
Arthur: Arthur!
Zaphod: Have you ever tried yoga?