I've been scared to talk about this for fear that my students might think I am bailing on them, or that I am less of a teacher because I couldn't practice what I preach - that I couldn't stay positive, that I couldn't be present in the moment, work with what I had, evolve, or … Continue reading Namaste two metres away: my struggle with teaching yoga in a COVID-19 world…
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The Seven Chakras: Crown Chakra
The Holy Grail of Chakras... kinda. The Crown (or Sahasara) Chakra reaches the heights of spirituality. It connects us with our indelible and permanent divinity, and is the source of healing enervy in the human enegry system. The chakras act as a ladder to love, spirirtuality and healing, from the Root base which anchors us … Continue reading The Seven Chakras: Crown Chakra
The Seven Chakras: Brow Chakra
The Brow Chakra, or the Ajna Chakra as it is known, is the third eye. Placed in the centre of the forehead just above the eyebrows, this is the control centre - focusing on cultivating a strong, independent mind. This chakra is fully activated in our mid thirties because we have a little bit of … Continue reading The Seven Chakras: Brow Chakra
The Seven Chakras: Throat Chakra
Given that I am the world's gobbiest bint (bint is an affectionate term in Birmingham before you scowl at such crude language towards myself), I don't half have a problem communicating with words. You might not think this - I am confident, I have no issue speaking my mind, saying what I think and speaking … Continue reading The Seven Chakras: Throat Chakra
The Seven Chakras: Heart Chakra
The Anahata Chakra. The heart. My heart. Your heart. So fragile and yet so strong, so brave and yet so afraid, so wise and yet so innocent. Emotionally and physically this thing does so much for us it's unreal. Heartache, is real though - ever loved and lost so much that the emotional pain physically … Continue reading The Seven Chakras: Heart Chakra