Even though the Yoga Tradition tells of a universal goal for freedom it also describes the journey as being personal with an individual way to get there. Unlike many religions there are no set rules or doctrines but more multiple suggestions for practices that will help reveal the nature […]
Restore your Breath with this Lung Elixir
A stress filled day will subconsciously create tension throughout the body. One way to counter this is to work consciously with the breath whilst relaxing. I call this side lying restorative yoga pose the Lung Elixir as it works directly on our organs of respiration in […]
Dying for Savasana
Seemingly the easiest pose, Savasana or Corpse pose takes a whole lifetime to master. It has become more and more important in my own practice. I used to rely on the teacher guiding me through but now I am able to find my way into relaxation […]
Origami Head Support
I know that a simple folded blanket or towel will do for a bit of head elevation but this is the First Class treatment that we all deserve, and if we’re going to lie down we may as well do it properly. Whenever I lie down for […]
Hibernation Relaxation
Be inspired to rest deeply by watching this little video that I made with my brother in the UK on a wintery afternoon; an organic process trying to describe visually what Restorative Yoga feels like. Living in the South Island of New Zealand I don’t […]
Mamas Posture Practice
This is for you pregnant Mamas out there. I made a series of videos with my friend Briena whilst she was pregnant with her 1st child. This is a 40 minute sequence. You will need to s l o w d o w n , clear […]
Slowing your Sun Salutes
Some of my students have been expressing an interest in doing more practice at home especially learning the Sun Salutes. Home practice requires discipline and a regular space and time that is undisturbed. The style and approach of the salutes we practice in class invites a […]
Resting your Asana
I see Restorative Yoga as a vital component of my practice and teaching. It is easy to find classes all around the world that teach the more active ‘asana’ or yoga postures but I see and sense the increasing desire of so many people to […]
Praying and Meditating
So in a split second I went from a sunfilled autumn day playing in the woods with my kids and their friends to a nightmare that walked me along the edge of life and death; a freak moment that pulled my eldest son out of […]
More Wild Geese
After a frustrating family reunion that highlighted all sorts of complex relationship issues I found myself writing this poem. I’m totally appropriating Mary Oliver as you can see by reading the original poem in my earlier blog. How can we respond in times of conflict when […]
