Women’s Wellness:Yoga for Menopause
Thanks to hormones and hot flushes, yoga for menopause is all about staying cool, calm, and connected. Keeping our nervous system balanced and using the practices of yoga to maintain strength without overheating the body. So it’s best to stay away from practices such as hot yoga or Bikram and instead lean into slow flow or hatha yoga classes which help to build muscle mass and increase bone density. However, even in menopause, yoga is not a one size fits all! Restorative or yin yoga is ideal for women experiencing anxiety, mood swings or fatigue.
5 Qualities of a Great Yoga Teacher
Sara Evans is a long-time lover of yoga, having been introduced to the practice as a child, it’s been a mainstay in her every day for more than 30 years. Experiencing burnout as a full time yoga teacher and studio owner pre-COVID led Sara to honing her skills as a facilitator for the finer aspects of teaching. As a Senior Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist specialising in Yoga for Women, Sara now delights in sharing the practice with other trainees through her teacher training programs at Bloom Yoga, a labour of love and testament to the untapped potential within us all.
The Dance of Shiva
Our PEAK posture this month is NATARAJASANA, more often known as Dancer’s Pose. This classical asana is both a backbend as well as a standing balance that requires focus, persistence and most of all - patience! Nataraja is a reincarnation of the Yogi God Shiva, as Nataraja, he dances as the God of Destruction; born out of liberation that comes from fear of change, he teaches us to ride the waves of change toward our own bliss.
An introduction to Ayurveda
By knowing and understanding your dosha, this provides valuable insight and information on how to live a more balanced lifestyle. Not only will you discover the optimal foods to nourish, but you’ll also learn which styles of yoga are best suited to your body type and what time of day is the best time to do your practice!