I love dandelions, as one of the first flowers to reveal itself in the Spring, and it’s a good idea to make peace with the weeds, since...

People drastically over estimate what can be achieved in a day... and underestimate what can be achieved in a year. Just one look at your...

Headstand or Sirasana is a much photographed pose, and it’s one of the questions that comes up often when students enquire about...

‘Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist once they grow up.’ -Pablo Picasso I read a lot… you must know that by now...

I like watching people do brave things! It’s inspiring and I like studying their behaviour, in the hope of finding things I can use in...

Each month in classes I have a specific focus, and I do this because it adds depth to your practice. I’m not an instructor, I’m a...

A great piece of guidance I’ve been given was to get a life. I’m pretty sure that due to its delivery the words were in fact an insult,...

Brahmacharya ब्रह्मचर्य is a Yama, or ethical guideline and frequently translated as 'chastity.' Although with all Sanskrit words there's...

I read a shocking article in The Week about Social Media Moderators. The role of a Social Media Moderator is to look through the billions...

I’m happy and it’s happiness that leads to success. Not the other way around. I’m not happy because I’m successful. The field of positive...

...Words of advice given by a P.E teacher; When you’re running a race, focus on the finish line and don’t look sideways because it slows...

Compassion or Karuṇā are key to being a successful Yoga teacher. The definition of compassion is 'the ability to understand the emotional...

Ego means ‘I.’ It’s the self, that which feels, acts and thinks. Ego is what we all seek to keep in check, not let it rule our life. You...

Do you praise students? I’ve been in classes where students have been called out and praised for their movements. It sounds so ridiculous...

An online presence is unusual for the Self and you can lose your Self. It won’t be long into your Yoga studies before you read one of the...

Love or Prema, Raga, Anurakti, Priti, Bhava Sneha, Madana, Kama, Sambhoga. So many words for love!! It tells you a lot about the industry...

I’m a list writer and I love stationary which means I'm really happy when I’m writing lists in different notepads! Lists are great...

I hope you're enjoying this introduction to applying the Yamas to business. Click here to see previous articles in this special series....

Asteya or 'non stealing' is one of the Yamas. As Yoga teachers we seek to live from a place of abundance; Abundance of inspiration,...

If you’re a teacher, and you’ve taken a photo of students in Savasana, this article is an appeal for you to stop! Teachers careful create...