Seasons change…and what can those changes teach us? An invitation to listen to our bodies…and to respect our own rhythms. Seasons change To be honest, most of us at Himalaya Yoga Valley usually travel from summer to summer with a few transitional spring or autumn days to mark a change in location and latitude. We…
Nourishing Ayurvedic Practices for the 3 Doshas January is often a time when we make intentions and resolutions to create change in our lives. After the full energy of the holidays and New Year, it’s time to give our bodies – our digestion and our minds a little break. Often times we abandon New…
Ayurveda gives a strong foundation to our yogic well-being and through the lens of the three doshas gives us a map to navigate how we perceive and deal with stress in our lives. According to a 2018 study conducted by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK – the largest study to date on stress…
As life expectancy continues to increase, the quality of life sustained by an older population is receiving more attention. An important aspect of ageing is the decline in cognitive abilities, such as struggling with everyday tasks, memory loss, difficulty with words or numbers, or confusion in familiar environments. As these concerns become more apparent…
Treating fibromyalgia through Yoga The word “Fibromyalgia” stems from New Latin, “fibro”, meaning fibrous tissue (connective), “myo” meaning muscle, and “algos” meaning pain. The term fibromyalgia describes the symptoms precisely: “pain of the muscle and connective tissue”. Fibromyalgia was first described by the American College of Rheumatology in 1990. It is characterized by chronic, widespread…
Looking at Stress through the lens of Emotional Anatomy, Yogic Psychology and Neuroplasticity “By understanding our emotional anatomy, we see how stress impacts our posture and immune system.” – Adam Divine Resilience is our ability to bounce back from what life throws at us – in essence, our inner strength. In order to…
Use the quick links below to navigate this article: – Introduction – What is stress and how does it link to burn out? – The eastern approach to healing – How can yoga help? – Asana for burnout – Pranayama for burnout – Other practices for burnout – Conclusion Introduction In our overstimulated world, we…
Importance of opening the shoulders Working on opening the shoulders is something that can be overlooked in our asana practice. Having more open shoulders improves our overall posture, particularly if we spend our days working from a desk or hunched over a laptop. Flexibility in our shoulders is also an important factor in…
Sickness and disease have no place in the life of a person who does not accept and tolerate self-limiting thoughts, which are the real seed of our myriad ailments. We often stand by the belief that disease and illness are our fate and destiny, rather than health and bliss, which are truly our birthright…
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ~ Nelson Mandela Use the quick links below to navigate this article: – Building Resilience – Yogic Insights On Resilience – Cultivating Benificial Behaviors – Solving Proplems with Communication and Action – Finding the…
Written in support of World Mental Health Day 2018 Anxiety is one of the most commonly cited reasons for joining Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre in Cork, and these are just the people who are seeking help for their disorder. Studies show that young people are less likely than any other age group to seek professional…
How can yoga support young men with depression and help prevent suicides? Written in support of World Mental Health Day 2018 ‘The body today is nothing but the accumulation of our past, thoughts emotions and actions’ – Gregor Maehle Imagine there was a disease that had been killing men around the developed world…
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