‘The great yogis, by constantly practising this, experience indescribable happiness in their hearts. This is bhramari’ Hatha Yoga Pradipika Who wouldn’t be drawn to something that holds such promise? Or that has such an intriguing name – the humming bee breath. In everyday life bhramari is great for …
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, …