Diabetes statistics in Australia It’s estimated that around 1.9 million Australians (about 5.5% of the population) are living with all types of diabetes. Worryingly, up to 500,000 people living with silent, undiagnosed type 2 diagnosis (ref Diabetes Australia). If left unmanaged, diabetes can lead to blindness, amputation, kidney failure, heart attack and stroke. There isContinue reading “Diabetes and yoga”
Category Archives: yoga
Yoga props
I have been practicing yoga for over 30 years and props have been my faithful companions all these years. Why do we use props? They make the poses more accessible (i.e. bring the floor higher) and they allow us to go into the poses more deeply. Both of these help to reap the benefit ofContinue reading “Yoga props”
How to find the right yoga teacher and class?
Yoga Australia’s former vice president was on the opinion that the most important thing is finding the right teacher – someone you relate to, someone who’s professionally trained, who keeps up with professional development and has professional risk insurance. In addition to finding the right teacher one also needs to consider the following: In myContinue reading “How to find the right yoga teacher and class?”
Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis
The first time I had this health problem it was in 2008 after walking the cobble stoned streets of Quebec and recently (in the other foot) as a result of a lot of standing so I am experienced in the management of this condition. Daily exercises, over a 6-8 week period is likely to beContinue reading “Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis”
The secret sound of AUM
Chanting the sound of AUM in yoga classes is popular. Have you ever wondered what does it mean? AUM is considered to the symbol of divinity. It is a sacred mantra and is to be repeated constantly. It is called pranava, which stands for praise of the divine and fulfilment of divinity. What are theContinue reading “The secret sound of AUM”
Relaxing with ‘legs up the wall’
Did you know that putting your legs up the wall for a few minutes is a powerful and restorative pose? It helps with sending blood flow to your core, eases stress, helps you sleep, calms your nerves, relieves swollen ankles, relieves varicose veins, relieves headaches, and improves digestion. This powerful, yet incredibly simple to doContinue reading “Relaxing with ‘legs up the wall’”
Recovering from Covid-19
My blog on Long Covid had a lot of likes. I am glad it was useful for some of you, see the link below if you missed it. https://tranquability.com/2022/02/19/yoga-and-long-covid/ Since I wrote that article I had IT, Covid-19 that is. I would like to share my experience. My recovery included western and eastern ‘tools’. FindContinue reading “Recovering from Covid-19”
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