HONOURING YOUR INJURIES
Having suffered from bulging discs, sciatica & sacrum iliac pain and coming to the realisation that these areas will always be my weak...
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No Yoga props? No problem!
Getting ready to start my online yoga classes on the 19th of May, I have realised that probably not everyone will have all the yoga props...
Staying positive & healthy
All though it is paramount to stay realistic & pragmatic during these trying times, it is also very important to stay positive & healthy....
The mind body connection
"It's through the alignment of my body, that I discovered the alignment of my mind" ~ Bks Iyengar Yoga deepens our understanding of the...
7 reasons to go on a yoga retreat
The word "retreat" literally means to withdraw and my ideal yoga retreat is one where withdraw means going inward, creating a major...
Riding the yogic waves
“What’s the difference between yoga and stretching?” At first glance, it may seem that yoga is simply a form of stretching, and in fact,...
UTKATASANA: explored
1. Stand in Tadasana. Stretch the arms straight overhead, palms facing each other. You can keep the palms closer or together, but don't...
The science of Yoga ॐ
Have you ever asked yourself why you are practicing Yoga? The answer for each one of us might be very different. Some for peace of mind,...
Freedom
(Words by Suzy NP, who stayed at Yogaion retreats in October 2017) A melodramatic title, I’ll admit. But three weeks ago, I handed in my...
Mindfulness in your Yoga practice
"Mindfulness is knowing what you are experiencing while you are experiencing it. ... “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular...
5 ways to Resilience ॐ
resilience rɪˈzɪlɪəns/ noun 1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. During one of the last retreats a student...
Yogaion's Moonfase
A short Iyengar Yoga sequence for those special Moon fase days This sequence is perfect to do on the first days of your period to relax...
Yoga anywhere & everywhere
The last few months have been a wonderful time, enjoying the solitary winter months here in the Costa Vicentina National park. After...
5 YOGA POSES BEFORE YOU SURF
Before hitting the water most of us like doing some stretches on the beach heating up the muscles. All though this is a great way to...
5 essential yoga poses for surfing yogis
Surf loves Yoga! The combination of Yoga & Surf is a truly magical one. On so many ways they complement each other. All though on a...
Why a Vinyasa Yogi hates (<3) Iyengar Yoga
Great article in Elephant Journal by Yoli Ramazzina! I went to an Iyengar yoga class today—even though I hate Iyengar yoga. Well, the...
Backbend benefits
Physical benefits Backbends are invigorating and strengthening. They stretch the hip flexors and help open up the shoulders and chest, an...
Shaping the way the currents are flowing
10years ago while already practicing yoga for 4years, I got in contact with surfing. I remember the day like yesterday, lying on the...
Ode to BKS Iyengar
As I start my yoga practice this morning, I can't help but feeling a deep gratitude. A deep gratitude to Guruji Bks Iyengar who passed...
4 lovely reviews, from 4 amazing guests!
This Saturday was the last day of the first retreat (Yoga&Surf) of 2014. It was a lovely week with 10 amazing surfing yogis, who I really...
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