Join us for Air sequence – starting on in Newtown on Monday 3 August. The sequence will go for 9 weeks (teachers, times and booking link below). Students and teachers are loving our return to the original Synergy course format. The energy and focus with the one consistent group is a really special thing so come along and experience it …
3 linked postures to improve strength and flexibility of your arms, legs and core that are great at relieving back and knee pain and giving great energy. In this sequence you can see me rolling my spine and trunk in a way that strengthens my core and regulates my breath for enhanced heart rate variability for enhanced energy and internal …
Move actively from your core for health, happiness and longevity. Health – means the functional well-being of your muscles and bones – strength, flexibility and fitness – as well as state of your internal organs – energy, vitality, immunity and the ability to regenerate. Happiness – means your ability to have this as your default setting. Longevity is your …
The many benefits of abdominal self-massage, going for walk or maybe even doing mayurasana: The ability to relax the abdomen and especially the sides of the abdomen reflects a very healthy regular practice of abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing directly stimulates the immune system. One of the best places to learn diaphragmatic breathing is any of the variations of …
This short video is part of a class I am about to upload to our Synergy class membership site. Bianca Machliss and I are regularly uploading both instructional and flow-through classes – Please see our Online class pass for details. I received the following QUESTION: “I am confused about how to do ‘Downward-facing dog posture’. In Ashtanga Vinyasa we are …
Hi everyone, Hope you’re doing well under these extra-ordinary circumstances! We encourage you to keep up your practice, your Pranayama and meditation during these challenging times. I hope you find the practice below helpful. I recorded this in my living room. Please excuse my dog barking sometimes! We’ve just launched a new offering that may be of interest. Simon …
Wow, what times we’re living in!! Worldwide, we’re all affected by this unprecedented situation, it’s frightening and leaving us all with so much uncertainty…… First and foremost, we sincerely hope that our Yoga Synergy community, family and friends are all safe and looking after each other. If you’re stuck at home in isolation, we encourage you to use this time …
“It is only if you can somehow reduce your resting minute ventilation to less that one full breath per minute (or ideally one full breath every two or more minutes) that the benefits of this type of practice really begin to show up.” Simon Borg-Olivier. My regular morning breath-control sequence for the last few years is to very slowly breathe …
We’re loving our new home over at Elixr, Bondi Junction. If you haven’t had a free trial yet, come and visit! Get more information here about Elixr’s special membership deal for Yoga Synergy students. Here’s Bianca doing the Synergy Chandra Namaskar, perfect for times of stress!
Join Simon at a series of workshops in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in March. Find out more Workshop Schedule 2nd March, Monday 11.30-14.30 ‘Active Movements From Your Core: How to get into a Posture’ Bodytree Studio, Al Manhal, Abu Dhabi People often think of ‘core’ work in yoga as the hardening of the abdomen, whereas in fact it is more …
