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Here's a straight forward blog about Chakras, the differences, the colours pertained to them and their use in Yoga. Look at the etymology of chakras ==>CLICKHERE<==  if you like then read on: There are 7 'main' chakras arranged along the spine from the bottom to the top; 1. Muladhara  2. Svadhisthana 3. Nabhi-Manipura  4. Anahata 5. Vishuddhi 6. Ajna 7. Sahasrara In Iyengar Yoga we refer to them in practise and also with meditation. Giving a great sense of wellness and holistic application to meditation. 1. Muladhara RED means 'root support' originates at the base of our spine and governs down through the bottom of our feet. Breath deeply here, we wash away impurities and strengthen our sense of stability and groundedness in our lives. 2. Svadhisthasana ORANGE  'Sacral Chakra' below the navel and small of the back. Translated means 'one's home' 'loveliness' or 'sweetness'. Heal sexual woundedness, cultivate na...

I suppose the style of Yoga you do offers so much or so little complexity to your life. If like me you thrive on being busy and inspired then possibly Iyengar Yoga is the choice of yoga for you too. Anyhow this latest Blog is a quick heads-up to anyone struggling with tight hamstrings in their practise. These 5 Asana can be practised as a whole sequence or individually to get the benefits: Uttanasana (forward bending pose) Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose) Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-legged forward fold) Pachimottanasana (Seated forward bend)  Supta Padanguthasana (Reclining hand-to-big-toe pose).  The last asana of this group especially targets the hamstrings - and in Iyengar we use straps so it's easy to access or 'get into' this one. Also a SingingTreeYoga top tip if you are suffering with tightness in the legs is to afterwards soak in a hot bath with natural Epsom Salts - bliss! Enjoy 😊

My experience with exercise and food and vocation- eat healthily, eat wise. Do you go swimming after eating a full meal, maybe...it's good not to get fixated on digestion is my simple answer. Eating habits - forming good eating habits It's good to watch the latest instalment of Hugh Fernley Whittingstall's Britain's Fat Fight. Inviting marketing gurus' that give insight into things we probably well know already. Such as fast food chains advertising at crucial times of the day - such as family around the table- meal times. The endless advertising in supermarkets and tempting littlen's to packaged stuff. This must make shopping for parents no fun at all! So eat wholefoods, eat wise and exercise - invite exercise in generous amounts with vitality and spirit. Happiness does not rely on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think.                                    ...

I hope you find some inspiration reading the SingingTreeYoga blog. I can through lifes' experiences encourage you to unwind to try and be present in the world. To have a quality of mindfulness in your conversations and actions. Become better at communication and relationships. Be closer and more thoughtful when forming new relationships. It's so difficult to construct ourselves in this way in this world. With that floating island of plastic in the Pacific and all the chaos around us.  Yoga and meditation, done for 10 minutes at some point in your day can relieve you of stress. Even better if you can do it with the people in your life. So that the 'wins' and 'Aha' moments can be shared. We are all learning from each other collectively we gain insight and knowledge of how to heal the hurt.  The mind is everything. What you think, you become .                                    ...

Welcome to SingingTreeYoga. Here's where you will find exciting tips and insight on how to do / attend / join Yoga classes or Retreats. I often get asked question's like: How long should I wait before eating after a Yoga practise? What shall I wear? Why do my muscles ache more the day after? And on this website I'll try my very best to answer them. I recently found a Yoga picture that made me want to write about a particular topic, Beer. You guessed it, I spotted a Yoga Retreat that promoted beer drinking alongside a practise. Here's an non-judgemental, objective to that practise in the form of a few nice facts about beer: In moderation beer can reduce your risk of heart disease; especially dark ales and stouts. It increases your B Vitamins and can give you stronger bones. So if you are fit, have a fast metabolism and like a swift-flow yoga class then best stay legal and suit yourself with these practises. Here's a nice factoid, drinking beer can reduc...

In this baking weather it's useful to give yourself a choice of what to wear in the Yoga studio. Classical Yogis might say layering is good. But it really depends on what style of yoga you do. I've done some Bikram yoga where I wished someone had invented a new kind of yoga foot wear. That sweaty feel on a grubby yoga mat is not really optimal. So having multiples on hand is better. Take the standard yoga pant: cotton, loose, lycra tight, it's all good. Breath, Relax, 30 degrees is absolutely unusual (although neighbours keep mentioning the 'great summer of '76) Ha! Wowie, throw the ice in the freezer, I say and place your legs up the wall in Viparita Karani you'll like the benefits as a gentle hamstring stretch and a good recovery asana. ' Heat makes things expand...so I don't have a weight problem...I'm just hot'