Yoga Abode blogs

Thumbs up for bamboo clothing

editor — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:22:03 +0100

Although the vast majority of our clothing is still made from cotton (after all, cotton has been grown in India for over 3,000 years and hails back to the Egyptians), word is spreading that there's an alternative.

Reflections on a Silent Retreat

editor — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:41:57 +0100

Last week, I was lucky enough to attend a week-long silent retreat, lead by experienced and gifted meditati

Yoga for all ages

editor — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:26:57 +0100

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Meditation for runners

editor — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:13:37 +0100

Runners and other athletes have long practised yoga to improve their strength, flexibility and mental focu

Brand new yoga studio opens in South London

editor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:30:17 +0100

Only a few years ago, the yoga scene in London far lagged behind other cities of a similar size and outward-facing vibe: New York, San Francisco and Shanghai, for example.

In the presence of Thich Nhat Hanh

editor — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:09:59 +0100

It is a powerful experience to sit in silence with 3,000 human beings. But when the practice is led by one of the world's greatest living Spiritual leaders, the poignancy of the occasion is beyond language.

End of the beach holiday?

editor — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:14:25 +0100

We are an increasingly health-conscious bunch, if new research (and anecdotal evidence) is to be believed.

A new survey commissioned by Health and Fitness Travel has found that 85% of Brits are willing to try a health and fitness holiday to improve their wellbeing.

Switching off and sleeping in an electronic age

editor — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:13:42 +0000

If you regularly have trouble sleeping, and are betwen the ages of 40 and 59, rest assured (excuse the bad pun) you are far from alone.

Yogic concept of Fasting gains more scientific backing

editor — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:51:02 +0000

For thousands of years, yogis have expelled the health benefits of eating less.

The tapas of a mini detox

editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:23:24 +0000

In Patanjali's classical Yoga Sutras, the third of the five niyamas, or 'life guidelines', is tapas: broadly meaning austerity, or self-discipline.