Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape!
Just in case you’ve missed anything, here’s a quick summary of some recent posts. So here goes! My journey with Dru Yoga and how it has helped me with stress and anxiety: http://raisinyoga.co.uk/the-story-of-me-and-dru-yoga/ Different types of yoga and how it’s important to find a style that suits you: http://raisinyoga.co.uk/yoga-near-me-how-to-find-the-right-yoga-for-you/ This post was all about my…
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Over the last two days, we looked at creative Vata and intellectual Pitta’s. Now it’s time to complete our journey through the doshas with compassionate Kapha! Caring and compassionate – introducing Kapha dosha Kapha can be translated as “that which sticks”. This dosha is associated primarily with earth (prthivi) and water (jala). In nature, the principles…
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After yesterday’s foray into the world of the windy Vata dosha, it’s now fiery Pitta’s turn…and no, this isn’t anything to do with hot pitta bread! Hot and fiery – introducing Pitta dosha Pitta comes from the word “tapa”, which means to heat; it can also mean austerity and concentration. Unsurprisingly, Pitta dosha is associated primarily…
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The doshas The systems of the body are governed by certain rhythms, as seen in nature. The doshas govern these systems. The word “dosha” is Sanskrit and means “the one which can pollute the body”. Doshas are described in this way because when they are in balance, we are healthy; if they are imbalanced, we…
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