Friday, 15 October 2010
Free tickets to the yoga show!
Moneysavingexpert.com has got 5000 free tickets to The Yoga Show to give away. I'm sure there's a catch - like you will be getting emails from third parties - but hey, nothing is completely for free...
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
The Yoga Show - 29 30 31 October, London Olympia
Olympia is opening its doors once again to welcome yoga fans from all over the world. Yep, it's time for The Yoga Show 2010, and I am particularly excited as I won't be working on a stand this year, which means I can go to all the workshops and demos without running the risk of talking too much and subsequently losing my voice like I did last year.
As often happens with these trade shows, there is everything from top notch teachers giving great workshops and stalls selling anything you need (or don't really need) for your practice to the slightly more gimmicky stuff - chocolate meditation and chocolate yoga anyone? Sigh. Actually, David Sye in this case...
It's cheapest to buy tickets online - £10 for a day, but there is so much to do and see that I'd recommend getting the weekend pass for £16. And those of you who don't like crowds should go on the Friday, which is still busy but nothing like Saturday or Sunday. And it's cheaper to get in - £7.
For a chance to win tickets, email yogashow@yogamatters.com and put 'Two ticket to the Yoga Show please!' in the subject field.
If you want to jazz up your yoga wardrobe, get some new equipment or buy any other trinkets, Sunday afternoon is the ideal time for you as the stands usually drop their prices to get rid of stock. Haggle with a smile! Tends to work for me.
I hope to see many of you at the show. I am giving seva for Yoga Professionals (stand F18) Sunday 10am to 1pm. Please come by and say hello!
Monday, 6 September 2010
Yoga in the park Sunday 5 September
'From small beginnings come great things.'
Proverb
If you're not in this picture, you missed out on a lovely yoga gathering in Highbury Fields, courtesy of North London Yoga Meetup Group.
Sure it did rain a smidge (it's near enough compulsory in London in September), but the temperature was perfect and our sun salutations brought the sun out, eventually.
And the picnic nibbles were much appreciated afterwards as it seems outdoor yoga works up quite an appetite.
A big thanks to Justine, Denyse, Lucy and Marianne for taking part, cos let's face it, without the people it'd just be me, alone in the park, talking to myself...
Denyse is already scouting for an indoor venue for the next Sunday session - 3 October - and until then I'm quite looking forward to seeing Eat Pray Love with a bunch of fellow yogis and yoginis. That's Monday 27 September.
Saturday, 4 September 2010
Yoga to boost your mood
Fresh scientific proof (as if we need it!) that yoga helps fight depression and makes you happier. Here's the article from The Telegraph.
But note what the end of the article says about the lack of an aerobic element in yoga - even the vigorous varieties. So, add to your yoga practice some regular cardiovascular exercise to get your heart rate up - after all, that's a very important muscle to stretch!
For me, swimming and running work a treat as I find them both monotonous enough to help switch my mind off and bring me into a more meditative state.
Next time you are out power walking, cross-training, running or swimming, add a meditative element to the exercise by quietly in your head repeating the mantra So Ham, which can be translated as 'I am that, I am' - that referring to the Universe, or God, or whatever you choose to believe in.
Repeat 'So' on each inhalation and 'Ham' on each exhalation.
Let me know how you get on!
Adele's Teaching Timetable
WEDNESDAY
07.15-08.15 Vinyasa Flow Yoga*
Frame Shoreditch, Shoreditch
Frame Shoreditch, Shoreditch
* No membership required
For enquiries about private lessons or classes in your place of work, please email adele.simor@gmail.com
For enquiries about private lessons or classes in your place of work, please email adele.simor@gmail.com
Though for the day - The Moment
So, instead of measuring one moment against another,
just savour this moment.
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