As soon as I caught sight of Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London I knew it was a place I wanted to spend some time in and – to be honest – have a good look around. It has an intriguing, quirky history. Jamyang was originally a Police Court (then Magistrates …
At first we might think yoga is all about bliss and relaxation. The truth is, yoga can make us feel uncomfortable. It’s a great teacher, because how we practice mirrors how we live our life. Unsettling emotions can start to pop up. Feelings or …
Known as ‘the cooling breath’ sitali pranayama is the ideal practice in the heat of the summer. Within a few easy, soothing breaths it restores our body temperature to a comfortable level. By association it also calms the emotions. I first learned sitali on a summer retreat, …
I first came across walking meditation on retreats in which no physical yoga was practised. It was alternated with periods of seated meditation in blocks of 45 minutes – a welcome break – walking mindfully back and forth in silence over the same short distance outdoors. In …