Azul hatha yoga instructor Sally Goldfinger will be going to India to lead a special two week hatha yoga and ayurveda retreat in Kerala this January. Here she tells us more about the ayurveda aspects of the retreat. As many of you know I am deeply passionate about the tradition and spirit of ayurveda and […]
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Within the fundamentals of yoga we follow both the Yama – guidelines for our daily living – and the Niyama – philosophies that focus within our own bodies to maintain harmony and balance. These are daily philosophies which we should bring not only to our asana practice but hold within us in every action and
Adding some spice to your life may do more than enhance the flavor of foods! In Ayurveda cinnamon is used in treating type II diabetes. Interestingly I read a study published by Diabetes Care who reports on people with type II diabetes. The patients were given differing daily amounts of cinnamon. Regardless of the amount
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Azul’s hatha yoga instructor, Sally Goldfinger, is soon to make her annual trip to India to further her practice and to run a special hatha and ayurveda retreat in the green and tranquil state of Kerala. We catch up with her to find out more. What is hatha yoga? Hatha yoga is the oldest form
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1. Meditation timers Do you keep sneaking looks at the clock? Or maybe the end of your meditation is signalled by a screeching alarm? Try a gentler exit from your meditation practice with these chime timers from Wildmind meditation. The start and end of your practice is signalled by three chimes, and there are chimes
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Following on from his blog on the history of Pilates and its creator, Joseph Pilates, Jamie Isaac explains why Pilates is so popular today, how to get started and how to get the most from the method… The use of Pilates to keep in shape by numerous famous actors and elite athletes pays testament to its
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Hope you’ve all been enjoying the summer weather and the opportunity to eat lots of light and fresh food. Here’s another summer recipe from the Azul kitchen for you to try. Let us know what you think! Ingredients ½ lettuce head ½ grapefruit, chopped 1 pomegranate, peeled 1 apple, chopped For the dressing: Juice of
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Surya Namaskara In many cultures, light has long been a symbol of consciousness. Our primary source of light is the sun. For thousands of years, the Hindus have revered the sun which they call Surya, as both the physical and spiritual heart of our world and the creator of life itself. One of the meanings
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Although not strictly a Pilates exercise, the side plank is a great core stability exercise and utilizes many of the Pilates concepts. It’s a good way to develop the strength needed for the Side Bend or the Twist, and therefore is often found hiding somewhere within Pilates classes. Start by sitting sideways with the upper
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I step off the bus. It’s taken two days, two flights, a taxi ride and a very rickety overnight bus, but I’m here and wondering, why? Why all the effort, the time and discomfort to be here?! Carrying only my small backpack and yoga mat I let myself loose into the madness: 41 degrees of
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