By the end of the day, most of us are feeling tired – tired from a long day at work, tired from travelling, tired from chasing kids, tired from stress or depression. The reasons are endless! Taking 5-10 minutes at the end of a long day to perform this simple 5-step routine can make you feel more relaxed, help to ease headaches or tension, and prepare you for a better night’s sleep. Continue reading
These 5 poses are a great place to start if you are hoping to build strength in the arms, legs and core. Be sure to warm-up and cool-down after you practice these poses. Continue reading
In this week’s blog, we list 10 places to practice yoga in Killarney. For a town its size, Killarney probably has more options than most! There is also variety in the types of yoga available. Classes are available in everything from Ashtanga yoga to Pregnancy yoga, Kids yoga and Iyengar yoga. So, if you are either new to yoga or just want to try a new class, this list has plenty of choices. Please take a look and let us know what you think! Have we missed any classes? Do you think there could be even more choice? We always appreciate your input. Continue reading
I am sure that most of these tips are going to seem obvious, but it never hurts to get a reminder. Some of them might even strike a chord…you never know! And don’t worry, there is nothing about not farting. Some things just can’t be helped! Continue reading
Sometimes it is nice to have a change from your regular yoga class — anything from an afternoon workshop to a weekend-long retreat! I have created a list of 5 different events happening this May across Ireland. There are short, affordable options as well as a couple of investment options for anyone looking for a weekend immersion. Maybe you can give one of them a try next month!
Just as with any common exercise, such as running or cycling, it is very important to warm-up the body before beginning a yoga practice. It is especially important to warm-up the spine. Ideally, a yoga practice would begin with some gentle flexion (forward folding) and extension (back-bending) of the spine. Spinal flexion and extension should always come before lateral or side-bending movements. With that in mind, I have listed 5 gentle poses that are great for practicing throughout the day or for warming up before a longer practice. Continue reading
Athletes are always looking for an edge in their discipline – a training technique or cross-training activity that will help them surpass the competition. These 5 athletes have successfully used yoga to help them improve their performance. Continue reading
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