WHAT IS PRANA MUDRA? Prana mudra is a sacred hand gesture or ‘seal,’ used during yoga and meditation practice as a means of channeling the flow of vital life force energy known as prana. This mudra can be used as an energetic pick-me-up, as it increases vitality and helps to clear energetic blockages. It also activates the muladhara (root) chakra, the…
Relieve Back Pain Quickly, with Brugger’s Relief Position
Brugger's Relief Position This easy but beneficial exercise was developed by the late Dr.Alois Brügger, a Swiss neurologist and neurophysiologist, who recognized that pain was often a symptom of poor posture and not an actual mechanical disorder. He felt that pain caused in this way was reversible and he went on to develop a series of exercises to address problems…
Chair Yoga Book Online
Improve your balance Increase your flexibility Enhance your stamina. Book your place online today for my popular Chair Yoga Classes! Join me each week for gentle, accessible chair-based exercise: Tuesdays, 2:00–3:00 PM at The Carus Centre, 1 Sydney Street, HoddlesdenThursdays, 1:00–2:00 PM at The Heritage Centre, Railway Road, Darwen
The wonderful healing energy of Mukula Mudra
Send focusing healing energy to an area of discomfort in your body with, Mukula Mudra. How to: Bring the tips of your fingers and thumb of one hand together, in the shape of a bird beak, and then place on the ‘area of pain’. Connect with the energy and breathe slowly and mindfully for several minutes/or until ‘relief’ is obtained.…
Quick Reset For Stress and Anxiety
Do you often feel anxious and stressed? Maybe even panicky at times? Often when we feel stressed we take short shallow breaths in our upper chest, or even unconsciously hold our breath, leading to hyperventilating. And, when we feel we can’t breathe properly we may panic further and this creates a vicious circle of ‘shallow breathing’. Shallow breathing can, of…