Ever wondered what Om means and why we chant it? The fantastic Rachelle breaks it down in this short video šĀ
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On Monday, a friend of mine recounted a Skype conversation she had with a fellow yoga teacher who is taking a year to live and teach in Peru. This Peru-based friend told her about a weekend excursion to Bolivia where, for the first time in 5 months, she saw television. She set herself up with a hotel room, donned a robe and lounged on the bed while watching The Devil Wears Prada. It was a real treat away from her…
Warrior poses to Foo Fighters? Melting into pigeon with Animal Collective? Yes, please. Even though it makes for a lovely atmosphere, singing bowls or the lilt of distant flutes aren't the only sounds for getting your yoga on. Check out this playlist of YogaHub teachersā favourite tunes to yoga to. Some might surprise you! For easy access, you can hear all the songs on this YogaHub Teachers SpotifyĀ Playlist Alicia ā āClair de Luneā by Debussy Amy ā āFade Out Linesā...
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Teacher Thoughts - Rachelle HicksLeaves, trees, and doggies. The Iveagh Gardens provided the perfect autumnal backdrop for one of our amazing teachers Rachelle Hicks to share her Yoga story :)
Posted by YogaHub on Thursday, 5 November 2015
In Teacher Thoughts, YogaHub teachers share their story. This week with the help of leaves, trees, and doggies, the Iveagh Gardens provided the perfect autumnal backdrop for one of our amazing teachers Rachelle Hicks to share her Yoga story š
Have you ever been scared of Savasana? Well, probably not. It’s only one of the yummiest poses there are. But these pumpkin spice men have fallen deep into Savasana and aren’t likely to make it out alive… Ā (cue ghostly wails ooOo) Ingredients: 2 Ā½ Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Tsp Baking Soda 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1 Ā½ Tblsp Ground Cinnamon 1 Tblsp Ground Nutmeg 2 Tblsp Ground Ginger 1 Tsp Ground Cloves Ā½ Tsp Salt 1 Ā½ Cups Granulated…
Since we released our video of Rachelle meditating around Dublin we’ve been getting a lot of questions! Art sat down with her post Copper Face Jacks to chat about the calm (and the chaos) she experienced. We hope our project might have inspired you to find some calm, whether you’re on the Ha’penny Bridge or getting your Yoga on at YogaHub š “In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you”. – Deepak Chopra
This is the last part of the metta bhavana series. Itās a combination of stages IV and V, as it deals with Anonymous and The World. Every one you donāt know. The person who makes your coffee. The person who makes your clothes. The person on the other side of the world eating a sandwich at the same time you are eating a sandwich. Personally, I feel like this is the stage of real magic and growth. Stage I helps…
Apart from writing and teaching yoga, I rent out my flat to Dublin visitors. The last time I checked, Iāve had over 50 different guests stay at the flat. Iāve met people who I would now consider friends, as well as people who were a challenge for me to host. I learned about the practice of metta bhavana just before a particularly challenging guest came to stay. Even before she arrived, I was bombarded with nearly 20 emails with various…
Itās possible. Honestly, I really felt it. To find calm in the chaos. And, whoa, Dublin, itās nice to finally meet you. I recommend it. Stop on the sidewalk for 5 minutes and really take a look at your surroundings. Smile at someone you might otherwise pass by. Find a space in your day to say HELLO to the city you live in. It has stuff to say back. Be still long enough to listen. You might find that the…
Itās like when your best friend or your partner does something that gets under your skin. You know this person so well that your thoughts spill out as not-so-gentle words. But hopefully youāve been practicing part 1 of metta bhavana towards yourself. Youāre calmer. Things are bit more still. You have a new-found respect for yourself, more stability, and want to engage with people in ways that are mindful rather than rash and chaotic. This is part 2 of Metta…
