It’s not our heart rate that we want to increase, but rather it is our circulation we wish to improve. There are 11 other main ways to pump blood to the body other than the heart. If you can utilise these other ways to encourage the flow of blood then you appear to be fit and you can run fast …
What is it you are choosing for yourself in 2017? A review of some fundamental principles.
A Happy New Year to all our Yoga Synergy friends, family and website visitors. As we start a new year of practice a review of some of the fundamental principles for your yoga practice is always a good idea. A review also of what we are holding in our minds, our beliefs and attitudes can bring about a fresh perspective. …
Cardiovascular work is very important
Cardiovascular work is very important. But many people have it the wrong way. Cardiovascular health is when the blood flows and circulates very easily but the heart hardly has to beat. Many people, especially in Australia, shorten and abbreviate words and by calling ‘cardiovascular exercise’ simply ‘cardio’ this puts the emphasis in the wrong place. The emphasis should be on …
Chocolate Brownies over the holidays?
Our multi talented teacher Lise Hearns is also a Vegan chef who loves to bake. Lise has shared her favourite Chocolate Brownie / Truffle recipe with us to try over the Christmas break. Ingredients: 1.5 cups almond pulp (squeezed, dry to touch) 1.5 cups raw unsalted cashew nuts 3 cups pitted dates, rinsed, or 1.5 cups date paste. 15 tablespoons …
Yoga is a Gift… Perfect for Christmas
You can a give a voucher for anything in our online shop. Yoga Videos, Online Courses or books. Send one via email or print to give personally. Give one today. Or give someone a great start to 2017 with a Yoga Class pass. Purchase a class gift voucher here.
Spinal Movements Blog Series
Discover how to best move your spine to increase circulation, generate energy, relieve back pain, increase core strength and become more mobile. Simon explains in this 28 part blog series. View all here
Is it useful to use props when practising yoga asanas?
Props can be very useful for some people, and if used correctly they can have many positive effects on not just a musculoskeletal level (muscles, joints and bones), but also on a physiological (energetic) level. Unfortunately, its easy to get it wrong when using props in your practice and thus they can end up being neither safe nor effective. There …
A Sound Life – Circle of Giving Event
We are thrilled to support yoga and music charity A Sound Life for their upcoming Circle of Giving Event on Sunday 4.12.16 at the Bondi Pavilion to raise funds to set up a Yoga and Music School at Kili Kids Orphanage in Tanzania. Come along and join us from 3pm – 6.30pm for a beautiful afternoon of Yoga accompanied by …
Thinking of doing teacher training? Join us in Goa
Learn to teach Yoga Synergy style in beautiful Goa, India. Our teacher training centre in Anjuna, Goa is surrounded by lush gardens and situated within a peaceful coconut grove surrounded by endless paddy fields, with a gorgeous swimming pool and just 5 min taxi or 30 min walk to the nearest beach. Stay in spacious tented eco-chic lodges and fuel …
See our Top You Tube Videos
Simon has created many videos for You Tube over the years. View a selection of the most popular here.