sthira sukham asanam
According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, every pose should embody the qualities of effort and ease in equal measure. In every pose we should seek to maintain the balance […]
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A mindful start to 2017
Many of us associate the start of a new year with wiping the slate clean and making a few choice changes to our lifestyles. It’s all too easy, however, for […]
Yamas and Niyamas
At Butterfly Yoga, we are weaving a little more philosophy into the classes over the next few months to give you some background into why we practice yoga and what […]
One year on
It was around this time last year that I taught my first yoga class. I’m not going to lie: It will not go down in the history of classes to […]
Calm in your heart
“Peace: It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and […]
Benefits of yoga for runners
Are you a keen runner? Establishing a regular yoga practice can prove very beneficial for a variety of reasons. Stretching out the major muscle groups not only relieves post-exercise stiffness, […]
Mindfulness in the classroom
The Dalai Lama once said that if all children were taught to meditate at school, global war could be wiped out within one generation. With mindfulness garnering increasing attention in […]
Here comes the sun!
For thousands of years, yogis have practiced sun salutations as a means of honoring the sun and expressing gratitude for its life-sustaining energy. Nowadays, sun salutations are generally used as […]
Avoiding Wrist Pain
Did you know…? You can avoid wrist pain in yoga by being aware of how you use your hands. Stretch and spread your fingers, press the base of your fingers […]
Slowing Down and Doing Less
There are days when the last thing I want my yoga practice to be is dynamic and invigorating. In fact, I’ve had lots of days like that lately. It’s January, […]
Yoga with Ruth Balcombe 