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Whether things get better or worse depends to a considerable extent on our own actions.

I was looking for something to show to some curious teenagers who were stitting around our dining table trying to work out what kind of yoga centre they wanted to go to. I guess it gave me cause for thought on my recent bitch about yoga celebritism… there’s nothing like a spontaneous leadership moment to remind you that you are also just another kid in the wilderness…

Yes, yes I do agree… but I kind of have the poos about the fact we resort to quoting Sting in yoga course texts these days.

Here’s where it starts… yoga compliments your other spiritual practice – sure, but lets not deny the roots of yoga.

I was thinking of a friend of mine who died all-too-soon from cancer when I drew this yoga quote from my pile of books today.

Welcome to Yoga Whatever by Yoga Genie where every day we will give you something to think about!

In basically any yoga class you go to, you can guarantee that your instructor will at some time during the class tell you to concentrate and focus your mind.

Neck and shoulder pain is something we’ve probably all experienced one time or another. We get it if we sleep in an awkward position, from sitting all day in front of a computer or it might be a manifestation of stress and tension.

Yoga places great focus on the abdominal and core strength. However, there’s more to this than just achieving perfectly toned six pack. Your abdominals are literally your core – your centre – so it’s essential we keep this area strong.

I love music. During my own yoga practice I’ll always have my iPod on in the background shuffling between Led Zeppelin songs with 10 minute guitar solos, early 90s gangster rap and pop tunes that I’m too utterly embarrassed to name.

Aquaponics and hydroponics are sustainable systems for growing healthy produce easily in small spaces or where there is poor soil or a need to garden at some height off the ground. Could they be the future?

Don’t be just a half-informed gardener when you can become a serious student of horticulture with the right resources.