Evelyn’s articles, reviews, thoughts and blog on Yoga
It is quite amazing how powerful our attitude and belief can influence the success or failure of a yoga posture (or anything in life, for that matter). I hear a lot of times (particularly when it comes to arm balances, like headstand or crow posture) that he or she is “not strong” enough. While this […]
We like to label and categorise things: male, female, young, old, overweight, underweight, fit, out-of-shape … the list goes on. And so it is in yoga: We have classes for ‘beginners’ and ‘advanced’ students. But what does it really mean? And do these labels mean the same thing for all students, studios and teachers? Are […]
We all know that fitting in a yoga class at a particular time, duration and location can be challenging. Similarly, if we are traveling for work or pleasure our yoga practice can get short-changed. While it is all too easy to just let the practice slip, developing a home practice can help you make […]
One of the most asked questions from students is “How often do I need to come to a class?” and a second (least asked, but most thought) question is “What should I do if I don’t feel like practicing?” For the first question, the answers will vary depending on your circumstances (work, family, etc. commitments). […]
We can’t help it: it’s difficult to leave the ego, competitive nature or expectations at the door when coming to Yoga. And although our brain tells us that it doesn’t matter what the person next to us is doing in class, we can’t help compare ourselves to that person or even the physical abilities of […]
There is no doubt that foam blocks, non-slip sticky mats, bolsters, straps and yoga chairs were not part of the asana (postures) repertoire of the ancient yogis. While most yoga practioners have happily accepted the advantage of good quality yoga mats, the opinions on whether to use other accessories (‘props’) during yoga practice vary. Some […]
As we progress in our lives, we are less and less inclined to be referred to as a ‘beginner’. We completed an education or learned a trade and after years on the lower scale of the pecking order, we like to consider ourselves an expert in at least one field (let it be a home-maker, […]
Did you make one, or many, or maybe have decided to forgo this year’s routine exercise of setting new year’s resolutions? While it is a worthwhile concept, most ‘resolutions’ are abandoned in the first month. One reason for such a short spell may be simply because such resolutions are based on re-enforcements of some negative […]