Rooted in the Seasons Blog
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This blog shares simple, practical insights on living seasonally with Yoga and Ayurveda. Discover which foods and spices to favour each season, how to adapt your yoga practice throughout the year, and gentle ways to reduce stress by tuning into nature’s cycles.
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Purvottanasana: Balance Effort and Ease in Upward Plank
Discover the transformative power of Purvottanasana (Upward Plank) as it challenges and harmonises the dance between effort and ease. Dive into this insightful journey to find balance and peace, both on the mat and in life!
Swadhisthana Chakra: Emotions, Creativity and Deep Healing
Discover the fascinating world of the swadhisthana chakra, where emotions, relationships, and adaptability converge like flowing waters. Dive into its symbolism and uncover the keys to nurturing self-worth and healthy connections. Read on to explore the lotus that blooms from these mysterious, silvery waters.
Paschimottanasana - Calm your Mind with this Seated Forward Bend
Discover the calm and benefits embedded in the practice of Paschimottanasana, a transformative seated forward bend. Which not only calms the mind and helps focus but serves as a gateway to developing patience, resilience, and acceptance.
Root Chakra – Everything You Need to Know to Feel Grounded
Explore the chakra system starting with the Root Chakra (Mooladhara). Learn how these ancient energy centres affect your well-being—and how balancing them brings greater awareness, stability, and inner harmony.
How Bridge Pose Strengthens and Opens Your Shoulders
Unlock the secrets of the Bridge pose, a transformative yoga asana that strengthens your entire body and bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual realms. Dive deep into its myriad benefits and variations that promise improved posture, breathing, and overall well-being.
4 Ways the Bhagavad Gita Teaches Us to Find Lasting Contentment
Get some tips on how to combine your busy life and peace of mind with the beautiful teaching of the Bhagavad Gita. Find 4 approaches, one might just be for you!
Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana) – Open Your Hips & Ground Your Energy
Anjaneyasana, also known as Low Lunge or Crescent Lunge, is a powerful and transformative pose that stretches the thighs, hips, and chest. Its origins in the story of Anjaneya add a deeper layer of meaning, making it a wonderful pose for opening the body and connecting with the powerful journey of Hanuman.
The Gunas – Finding Inner Happiness Through Yogic Wisdom
The choice is ours: to remain unaware of the gunas and continue living our lives as we always have, or to embrace the power of the gunas and actively shape our well-being. The pursuit of happiness may not be an illusion after all; it may lie in our ability to understand and navigate the play of the gunas within ourselves.
Utkatasana – Boost Your Focus and Stamina with Chair Pose
Utkatasana, also known as the chair pose, embodies power and resilience, challenging our physical and mental strength. Through this pose, we can tap into the stories of shouldering others' responsibilities and embracing the confidence derived from being entrusted with important tasks.
5 Reasons to Practise Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Read about how practising Nadi Shodhana and its benefits, such as calming the mind, balancing the nervous system, strengthening the heart and lungs, and inducing a restful state for a good night's sleep.
Half Lotus Forward Bend: Tips and Benefits (Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana)
Get to know Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend or Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana with its amazing benefits for our digestion and how to make it more accessible. If you like a challenge, this might be for you.
One Takeaway from Yoga Philosophy That Will Stay With You
Pain that has not yet come is avoidable. Read how this incredibly insightful statement of the Yoga Sutras applies to you, find easy accessible strategies on how to implement to get started.
Mastering Hand-to-Toe Pose – A Journey of Balance and Focus
Join the journey toward strength and balance. Read about how to practise Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana and its benefits.
3 Simple Breathing Practices for an Energising Spring
Learn about 3 breathing techniques which help you balance the spring qualities to keep you light and energised.
Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) – How and Why to Practise It
Find out about the benefits and pitfalls of this pose. How to practise it and, more importantly, how to adapt it to your body’s needs.
The Universe Within: Yoga Sutras and the Journey to Samadhi
Discover how the Yoga Sutras guide us from distraction to deep focus. Learn how Samyama and the inner journey reveal a universe within your own mind.
How to Practise Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)
This calming yet energising pose stretches the hamstrings and quiets the mind. Learn how to practise Prasarita Padottanasana with awareness and ease.