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Downward Facing Dog

If we asked 100 people to name a yoga pose, Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) would surely be the top answer. With application as both a stand-alone pose and a handy link within a flowing sequence, downward-facing dog is almost certain to show up in every active yoga class. Multi purposing as a forward bend and mild inversion, it offers the ultimate full-body, rejuvenating stretch.It’s likeability factor, however, is a little more contentious. Some students love it, and take the shape easily. Others moan and groan (or perhaps howl!) at the mere suggestion of coming into downward facing dog.

Make New Year’s goals that will flourish

New Year’s resolutions are like a bunch of pretty flowers.When you receive them, your face lights up with excitement. You race around to find your best vase and the perfect spot to display them.Every time you see the flowers, you feel happy. They brighten the whole room and fill you with fondness for the person who presented them.But after a few days, a week maybe, the flowers start to fade and droop. They might even begin to smell funny... It’s time to take them out with the garbage. And although you’ll always remember the kind act, the actual flowers are soon forgotten.

17 Mini ‘Yoga Projects’ to Try This Summer

Summer holidays. Aahhhh...
Lazy beach days, BBQ’s and a well-deserved rest from the 9-5 grind…..
But what about your regular yoga practice?
Will it fit in around the festivities, socialising and chilling-out?
If not, that’s OK. Your ‘usual’ deserves a break too, right?
In fact, a holiday (whether away or at home) is a great opportunity to spread your yoga wings, shake things up and learn something new about your yoga.
Curious?