Word of the week: Vinyasa.
Vinyasa yoga is simply movement between poses in yoga, typically accompanied by regulated breathing. It is a method of yoga in which vinyasa movements form a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. We do it in every Performance Yoga class and I love it! Think of your Cobra, Dowward Dog and Plank combination. That’s Vinyasa Yoga!
Word of the Week: Pranayama
Pranayama is the deep rhythmic breathing techniques that regulate Prana/Energy by uniting movement and the mind. We use the technique of Pranayama without even realising it at times. How many times have you told yourself to take a deep breath if you are under pressure? That’s you doing yoga or practicing Pranayama. Pranayama, or deep […]
Word of the week: Prana
Prana, in the yoga world, is the vital life force energy which is present in the individual, including all physical, mental, spiritual, sexual and intellectual energies! Interesting eh! Your Prana, or energy deserves to be at it’s best. Daily activities like eating convenience food, stress, poor posture and ergonomics can sap our Prana. Performance Yoga […]
Word of the Week: Asana
During our first 6 week Yoga block of 2016 I will post information on a ‘Yoga Word’ each Monday. We use these words during practice and I thought it might be a good idea to explain a little more about where they come from and what they mean. Enjoy! Asana is the Sanskrit word for […]
4 Simple Back Exercises. RTE Lifestyle Feature
Back pain? These will get you moving. The more we learn about back pain, the more we are certain that exercise is medicine when treating back pain and these four key exercises will reduce back stiffness The most important thing to remember is that exercise is good and safe. Many people who have long term […]
Improve your balance with these simple steps.
There is a lot you can do to improve your balance and everyday practise makes all the difference. To start with, always be safe when trying these exercises. If you feel your balance is poor, make sure you do these exercises with a chair placed behind you and a wall or a kitchen counter by […]
Dynamic Runners Warm Up. Dublin City Marathon
The Dublin City Marathon is only around the Corner on Mon 26th October. The taper is full swing, leaving you time to eat, rest and continue your strength and conditioning. Many of my Physio patients and Yoga friends are going the distance. From personal experience and recent scientific studies , I recommend a dynamic warm up […]
Top 5 Tips for Workers who Stand all day.
Another fabulous friend suggested writing about: ‘A good few of us are shop workers, hairdressers, beauticians that stand for hours at a time, since starting yoga I correct my posture a bit better (when I think of it), maybe some pointers to reduce leg swelling, ankle strengthening stuff, and lower back protection….’ Let’s start with […]