Hi everyone,

Welcome to the Spring Newsletter for Ahimsa Yoga.

We know that Spring is in the air when the temperatures start to rise a little, daffodils appear and everything begins to look greener. The time of year when this actually happens can vary, but we all know the signs!

In the Chinese 5 Element system Spring is connected to the Wood element, and is associated with new beginnings and establishing firm foundations for growth…as in nature.

In this season’s yoga practice we are focussing on these themes with more expansive standing poses that grow from a firm base. Because the dominant organ pair is the liver/gallbladder, this is a time of detoxification after the still energy of Winter, which is aided by side bends and especially twists.

Enjoy the increasing energy of Springtime!

Namaste

Rachel

Yoga for the individual

It’s important that we recognise that each person is unique and their yoga practice reflects this. No person looks exactly the same as any other in their poses, and we will all be affected differently by our practice each time we come to it. One size doesn’t fit all!

It would make sense if this recognition of individuality was extended to our health services…

Here’s an interesting Ted talk by GP Dr Rangan Chatterjee, who suggests a new way of practising medicine…treating the individual not the symptoms.

Link to Ted Talk

Diary Dates