This Yin yoga sequence for the water element focuses on nourishing the kidneys and decompressing the spine. The Water element allows us to retreat into the world of our dreams and emotions, as we use its stillness to reflect upon the inner workings of our being through practices such as meditation and Yin yoga. As we learn to quieten down the noise of our external environments, we, in turn, attune our ability to listen to our truths.
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If, you have a friend or a family member that is passionate about yoga, surfing, or even both! Then the good news is that they’re easy to buy for when Christmas comes around. There’s a whole wealth of cool yoga gifts and ocean essentials out there, just waiting to get snapped up in your shopping basket.
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Everyday Yoga Q&A|Yin yoga & Yoga therapy
A working from home yoga practice
Posted: 19th October 2020
Essential yoga poses to help to relieve the tensions that come from working from home on your computer. This working from home yoga practice includes poses that you can do whilst at your desk, on your lunch break, and a short sequence that you can do to counteract the effects of a day slumped in a chair at a screen.
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My much-loved dhal recipe packs out this one-pot meal with extra nutrients with the inclusion of spinach, kale and sweet potato. And has coconut oil over ghee to up both the good-fat content and flavour. This dhal recipe serves four, but it freezes up great as a midweek dinner go-to
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The Chinese concept of Qi is difficult to translate directly into western terms. So just what is Qi…?Qi is the organising force in the universe. The vital energy from which life formulates itself, connecting all that is with all that will be. Qi is growth, transformation and change
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When someone says to you the words; best surfing beaches UK, the first places that spring to mind aren’t normally the beaches of the South Coast. However, there is a surprising South Coast surf scene there for the taking!
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This calming Bumblebee Breath soothes your mind & nervous system and activates the Vagus nerve. Integrate it with a chakra sound meditation to harmonise your whole being through vibrational healing tones.
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5 Elements & Eastern Medicine|Meditation & Mindfulness|Yin yoga & Yoga therapy
Water meditation for clear skies of consciousness
Posted: 14th August 2020
Can you sit quietly while the clouds pass and the waters still, to reveal the light of clear consciousness that lies behind? This water meditation connects you with the energy of a stable mountain, the still waters of a lake and a clear blue sky. It draws on the characteristics of the Water element in Chinese Five-element theory, of turning inward to a quiet place of still introspection.
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These Chinese style crispy vegan wraps are so moreish even the carnivores amongst you will be left wanting more! Pulled mushroom, seaweed & hoisin wrap( AKA Vegan duck pancakes) and Crispy vegan wrap with tofu, sweet Romero pepper and chilli. Healthy alternatives to Chines takeaway favourites.
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Health & Wellbeing|Yin yoga & Yoga therapy
4-7-8 Breathing: Release the pressure
Posted: 1st July 2020
This calming breathwork based on yoga pranayama practices can help to release built-up anxiety and toxic residue in the lungs. Sleep better and calm the nervous system with 4-7-8 breathing. An accessible breath practice for any time and anywhere.
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