A few months ago I had an episode which was the beginning of the change in my life for the better. I had pretty much Ā 3 years of perpetual ‘fight-or-flight mode’ from when I started YogaHub right up until this day. I think it was back in March. This episode was brought about by everything becoming more organised and under control. The managers had joined YogaHub and roles were delegated out and everything around me was calming down and…
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…
You can do this right now. Really, you can. Itās step 1 of Metta Bhavana. Close your eyes and say to yourself, May I be well. May I be happy. May I be peaceful. May I be filled with love and kindness. How did that feel? Was it weird? Okay, do it again. Close your eyes and imagine youāre having a really deep conversation with yourself. Youāve just sat down for a long-awaited coffee with You. Or, better…
Have you ever heard something negative about someone and you immediately conjure up a pretty involved story only to later discover that that’s all it was…………..a story! And what about a story where this guy or girl is being unkind to you to say the least (I’m sure you can think of one or two either right now or in the past)Ā and in your mind’s storybook you’ve cast as ‘the villain’. And you the victim. And the more…
Ever heard your teacher talking about Mula Bandha or the Root Lock and thought; what on earth is it? Rachelle breaks it down for you in this short video š
Holy Cow where do I even start? We’re 14 months old at our new studio in Dublin City Centre. In this space of time we’ve grown from me running around teaching Yoga and employing a few other teachers to thankfully having a management team of 5 full-time, quite a few part-time reception staff and over 30 teachers. On top of that there are 2 full time employees running Happy Food (our Vegan Cafe) with part time member of staff helping…
Can you feel it yet? A palpable shift in peopleās perceptions. Our priorities are changing. We want fit healthy bodies and fit healthy minds. So many people are getting involved in yoga for precisely those reasons and once they are on the mat they realise there is a bit more depth than at first meets the eye. So many of us are interested in health, fitness and well-being these days. It is across generations, not just one demographic. We are…
Itās like when you opted for the potted parsley or basil instead of the packaged herbāwhat do you do with the rest before winter bites?! Make your own pesto! Sharable, munchable, delectable. A million times Yummm. Ingredients: 2 cups fresh Basil Leaves Ā½ cup fresh Parsley (flat- or curly-leaf) 1/3 cup Pine Nuts Ā½ cup grated Parmesan Ā½ cup Olive Oil 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) Salt and Pepper to taste Combine Basil, Parsley, and Pine Nuts in a blender or…
āIām so jealous.ā Itās uttered about the most innocent thingsāa friend telling you about a holiday, or a really super date they had, or success in finally baking the perfect chocolate roulade. But how does saying that youāre jealous make you feel? It has an icky after effect, right? Like accidentally eating moldy bread. This experiment is a practical exercise you can incorporate into your day. It is based on the theory of Like Attracts Like. Just as positive attracts…
Itās happened to the best of us. After weeks of clouds, wind, and rain like perpetual spit, Dublin gets its long-awaited summer day. You toss the jumper and winter boots to the far side of the room, and don something that will allow your limbs to feel air for the first time in months. Stepping out into the open, you get that yummy feeling akin to holidays. The day is so refreshing that you imagine it a possibility to take…
