Dancer Pose: Nataraja
This pose can be one of the most graceful and ballet-like of all the yoga balances. It requires focus and poise, and can improve strength and balance.
Dancer Pose: Nataraja
This pose can be one of the most graceful and ballet-like of all the yoga balances. It requires focus and poise, and can improve strength and balance.
Apanasana - knees-to-chest pose
This gentle pose is open to almost everyone. Benefits include soothing lower back tension, and easing digestive problems.
Camel Pose, or Ushtrasana, is the Queen of back bends - this classic pose is strong, elegant and inspiring.
In traditional yoga texts, Baddha Konasana, or Bound Angle Pose, is said to destroy disease and banish fatigue.
Parivrtta Trikonasana (or Revolved Triangle) is one of the more challenging poses, for beginners and more experienced students alike. This is perhaps because the pose works on many levels - as well as a strong standing pose, it is also a twist and a balance.
Poet Pablo Neruda, on the transformational power of silence.
A trip to London's Ayurveda Pura near Greenwich restores body & soul.
Mindfulness meditation is experiencing fast-growing interest in the West. We offer an introduction.