Loving Kindness meditation: the Metta Bhavana
The Dalai Lama once said: 'My own religion is kindness'. In this Western culture of depressing news, relentless advertising and individualism, it is easy to view the world as sorely lacking in consideration and kindness.
Dancer Pose: Nataraja
This pose can be one of the most graceful and ballet-like of all the yoga balances. It requires focus and poise, and can improve strength and balance.
A Buddhist practice in origin, mindfulness meditation is enjoying fast-growing interest in the West. Taught as a secular practice, open to anyone, its benefits include decreased stress levels, lower blood pressure, and enhanced mental focus.
The Art of partner yoga is not only fun; the practice brings people together and nurtures trust and communcations. Michaela Olexova, of wellbeing website The Baoli, explains.
Apanasana - knees-to-chest pose
This gentle pose is open to almost everyone. Benefits include soothing lower back tension, and easing digestive problems.
If you thought baking your own bread from scratch was difficult, try this super-easy, healthy recipe.
Try this simple, but powerful meditation on kindness.
Poet Pablo Neruda, on the transformational power of silence.
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