Body

“Through practice, I’ve come to see that the deepest source of my misery is not wanting things to be the way they are. Not wanting myself to be the way I am. Not wanting the world to be the way it is. Not wanting others to be the way they are. Whenever I’m suffering, I find this ‘war with reality’ to be at the heart of the problem.”

“When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath.”

“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”
– Some yoga wisdom from Jack Kornfield

“Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success”
– Some yoga wisdom from Hatha Yoga Pradipika

“Yoga is wonderful. It clears up most health problems. It also gives you an overview.”
– Some yoga wisdom from Helen Reddy

“Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that’s the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it’s unequalled”

“Concentrating on yoga poses clears the mind, while focusing on the breath helps the body shift out of fight or flight mode. ”
– yoga wisdom from Melanie Haiken

“Yoga means union, in all its significances and dimensions”
– Some Yoga wisdom from Indra Devi

There are hundreds of studies done worldwide on the side effects of drugs, natural products and the causes of cancer.

“Your mind is your instrument. Learn to be its master and not its slave.”

– Some yoga wisdom from an unknown master (tell us if you know who it is)

“Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness…”

It can be hard to find the time to get to the gym, particularly if you have kids.

We are all aware of the obesity epidemic in this country, and of the sad reality that a large number of those affected are children. Whether you feel that both you and your children should become more active for health reasons; or simply that it would be a fun and positive way to spend quality time together, why not include them in your exercise routine?

When considering fitness for children, it is important to emphasise activities as fun rather than simply hard work. Make enjoyment the priority!