This is a Vedic chant from the Taittirīya-brāhmaṇa. It is chanted to assist those suffering from ill health or if you yourself are unwell. It draws on the elements, the planets and deities as powers that exist within us and asks for nourishment. This chant is called...
Functional is the buzz word in the exercise, movement and physical rehabilitation scenes. Movements or exercises are considered ‘functional’ if they support the movement patterns that are necessary for us to function in our daily lives. There are seven primal,...
I thought this blog would be a complimentary follow-up to Gregor’s last blog post where he elaborates on some of the great benefits of the Ashtanga Yoga vinyasa practice (practicing at the pace of one’s own breath, being independent of a class or teacher, etc)....
As a carry-on from my last blog ‘Back Pain – Is it coming from my SI joint?’ let’s look at back pain that is potentially arising from one of the discs between the vertebrae in the low back. When we consider that 70% of our weight-bearing compressive load is taken...
Frequently I receive emails from yogis asking for help with their back pain. Without a physical examination it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis of what is causing the pain, however, specific information can often differentiate between back pain that is...
