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The Chakra's and the Elements
The ancient Yogi's believe that everything is connected and I agree. Have you ever noticed how your external environment affects your...
Emma Costello
Apr 2, 20215 min read
Build a Strong Core for a Strong Foundation
Welcome to March March is when Spring comes in to full swing so we'll continue to work with the Wood Element you can read more about the...
Emma Costello
Mar 1, 20216 min read
Spring and the Wood Element
The Wood Element is like Spring cleaning the mind of old stale ideas to make room for growth. The Wood type person springs into action and
Emma Costello
Feb 1, 20216 min read
Happy New Year
Welcome to 2021! We made it! Happy New Year and welcome to 2021. Last month we focused on replenishing the Water Element (you can check...
Emma Costello
Dec 31, 20204 min read
Winter and the Water Element
Welcome to December. Winter is here and it's a time for slowing down and finding moments of stillness. In nature, this is a time some...
Emma Costello
Dec 1, 20205 min read
How Being Present Supports the Metal Element
As we know the qualities of metal include strength, endurance, substance and structure. I think we all need these qualities now more than e
Emma Costello
Nov 1, 20204 min read
Autumn is a Time to Support the Metal Element
On the physical level the organs associated with the metal element are the Lungs (Yin) and the Large Intestines (Yang). These organs are im
Emma Costello
Sep 30, 20205 min read
Staying Centered Through the Wobbles
This variation of side plank is very challenging for the balance which makes a great pose for always coming back to your centre while having
Emma Costello
Sep 1, 20203 min read
Nourishing Earth Element Yoga Practice
When this element is balance we feel a great sense of satisfaction and gratitude. It's closely related to the concepts of the 3rd and 5th Y
Emma Costello
Jul 31, 20205 min read
Find Some Breathing Space
The more challenging a pose the more the breath tends to get left behind but it is during these more demanding poses that the breath becomes
Emma Costello
Jul 1, 20206 min read
The Fire Element and Your Yoga Practice
As Summer is the Season of the Fire Element, it is more prone to becoming imbalanced at this time.
When the Fire Element is out of balance w
Emma Costello
Jun 1, 20204 min read
Pincha Mayurasana - Forearm Balance
Over the month of May we will build on the week before to cultivate the strength and flexibility required for Pincha Mayurasana. Some of th
Emma Costello
Apr 30, 20203 min read
Ease and Calm the Mind by Releasing Tension in Neck and Shoulders
Our natural instinct is to guard and protect ourselves during stressful events and times in our lives and we do this unconsciously by tighte
Emma Costello
Mar 31, 20203 min read
March Theme: Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender)
Ishvara Pranidhana - (Surrender to Your Higher Self) Sutra II:45 "Samadhi Siddhir Isvara Pranidhanat" Through complete surrender...
Emma Costello
Mar 1, 20204 min read
February's Theme: Svadhyaya (Self Study)
The fourth Niyama is Svadhyaya, Sva - meaning Self and Dhyaya - meaning contemplating , meditating or reflecting upon. therefore it is tran
Emma Costello
Feb 1, 20204 min read
January Theme: Tapa's (Self-Discipline)
Plank Pose is a simple but challenging pose that creates heat and fire in the body, when you add in the single leg version the demand become
Emma Costello
Jan 1, 20204 min read
December Theme of the Month - Santosha (Contentment)
Santosha - Contentment Sutra II:42 "SANTOSÁD ANUTTAMAH SUKHA LÁBHAH" "From contentment, unsurpassed happiness is attained." Santosha is...
Emma Costello
Nov 30, 20194 min read
November Theme of the Month Sauca - Cleanliness and Purity
Sauca is the first of five Niyamas which is the second limb of Yoga. Niyamas refers to the practice of self discipline and inner observance
Emma Costello
Oct 31, 20195 min read
October Theme of the Month - Aparigraha (Non-Possessiveness)
Hoarding takes up so much space in our homes, being possessive takes up so much space in our minds. How good does it feel when you do a clea
Emma Costello
Sep 30, 20196 min read
September Theme of the Month: Brahmacharya (Moderation)
So the best way to conserve our energy is to practice moderation, avoid over indulgence of worldly pleasures. Think of those things that gi
Emma Costello
Aug 31, 20196 min read
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