Why it’s important to breathe
January 21, 2009 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Pranayama (breath), The Basics
I know, you’re breathing already, automatically, all the time – about 25,000 breaths day. But are you really breathing? Stop right now. Place both hands lightly on your belly. Exhale ALL the air out your lungs through your nose. Now inhale (through the nose) slow and strong right down into your belly, pushing your hands [...]
Review of Yoga Foundations DVD: Hillary Rubin
November 21, 2008 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Hot topics, The Basics
I love this yoga DVD. No qualms about it, for people who want to practice yoga at home, this is unreservedly the best yoga DVD I have ever seen for this purpose. Granted, I haven’t seen more than a handful of yoga DVDs, but I will be recommending this DVD to people. Hillary Rubin teaches [...]
How do I begin to meditate?
November 1, 2008 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Guest Authors, Meditation, The Basics
By Guest Author James Bryan, of Knoff Yoga For those of us who practice Hatha Yoga (asana, pranayama and meditation), when we are pressed for time, meditation often gets set aside – we want to do it, but how to fit it in our busy day? To get the full benefit of what Hatha Yoga [...]
What is this yoga stuff all about?
October 21, 2008 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under Musings from the Mat, The Basics
Yoga. It’s not about twisting yourself into a pretzel – although many who practice yoga can manipulate their bodies in incredible ways. It’s not about going to classes and learning how to do this posture, or that breathing technique – although practicing asana and pranayama is part of yoga. It’s not about chanting, or meditating [...]
How to choose the right yoga studio for you
October 14, 2008 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under The Basics
Been thinking about starting yoga for ages now but feeling overwhelmed by the range of classes, teachers & studios on offer? Not sure of where to start? Here’s a few tips to get you off the procrastination flow and into the yoga flow.
What style of yoga is Prana Flow?
October 1, 2008 by Kara-Leah Grant
Filed under The Basics, Yoga Styles
Taught by Master Yoga Instructor Shiva Rea, Prana Flow is a liberating, evolutionary, rhythmic, vinyasa flow class that encompasses mudra, chanting, bandha, pranayama, meditation, asana, kriya and a whole lot of fun.



