We are grateful for all the comments we receive about our Online Courses. Here is a small sample of the great feedback we get on a weekly basis. Thank you to everyone. “Since I have this opportunity, I want to say how much I enjoyed your lecture on the female reproductive system. You bring a different energy and with all …
My friend, Francesca d’Enrico, has just published an article after interviewing me on the subject of Yoga and Injuries, and therapy in general. It is translated to Italian but the original english is at the end… Here I am again on Yoga and Injuries, this time talking with one of the world’s top Yoga Teacher and Therapist: Simon Borg-Olivier. Simon …
Recently filmed, Yoga Synergy now offer a set of beginner videos, presented by Yoga Synergy Director, Bianca Machliss. The perfect introduction to your Yoga journey. Bianca covers many of the basic instructions you’ll hear in a Yoga Synergy style class, what they mean and how to approach the asanas (postures) safely as a beginner. We’re all unique, and therefore need …
In this blog I will be discussing the the physical and physiological effects of breathing. There are two main reasons we breathe. The main reason is the physiological reason of getting oxygen into our cells. Perhaps surprisingly to many people the best way to achieve this is to safely breathe as little as possible (hypoventilation) to stimulate the Bohr effect …
We chant OM at the beginning and end of every class. The symbol is everywhere, and although many of you enjoy the feeling and the unity that comes from a group chanting OM together, you’re probably also wondering what its all about!! Here’s some information to help deepen your understanding and connect your heart to this ancient sacred syllable. AUM …
There are still places available for level 2 teacher training in March in the beautiful Goa, India. Find out more. If you are local, join us in Sydney and Byron later in the year. Find out more.
Do you have a hamstring tear? Over-stretching can easily damage your hamstrings and if you keep ‘trying to stretch them out’ they can get more damaged and take years to heal. Whenever you injure the body there is an “acute phase” of the injury where there is often pain and inflammation. During this acute phase it’s very important to rest …
Earth Sequence starts on Monday January 30th. To get you prepared we’re offering 20% OFF Our Elements Earth Sequence Video available to download and stream. Purchase here
Ultimately the choice to lie down or rest for savasana is up to the individual and one must pay attention to the effect of doing or not doing it and see how the individual body responds in different circumstances – remember every moment and every practice is different so the aim of the practitioner is to learn to respond to …
Concentration (Dhâranâ) and Meditation (Dhyâna) Meditation is a loose term referring to any of a family of practices in which the practitioner trains their mind or self-induces a mode of consciousness in order to realise some benefit. Loosely, meditation refers to the state of the mind when you are in yoga (in union), and actually means yoga (union). Texts on …
