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If we live in an urban environment we are surrounded by noise – sometimes loud, sometimes more background – but it is always there.  The sounds could be traffic, railways, airplanes, construction, industrial sounds and noise from pubs, shops and cafes.  We are also assailed inside the home and our gardens from increasing noise levels…

Well to be honest these ancient Yoga techniques that allow up to quickly regain control of an unruly mind are neither deliberately hidden or mystical.  Very few teachers in the West know or practice them and consequently they seem esoteric. The practices in question are termed Pratyahara and are the 5th Limb of Patanjali’s Ashtanga…

“Exercise might be the most important longevity ‘drug’ that we have for extending the quality and perhaps quantity of our years of life,” Dr Peter Attia Physician and Author Whilst cardiovascular exercise is undoubtedly important, the latest research points to the development and maintenance of lean muscle (together with good metabolic health) as the key…

As cells age and become damaged or mutate, the body will normally dispose of the damaged cells via a process of programmed cell death called “apoptosis”. However for some reason as yet not fully understood, this process of removing the damaged cells does not always happen and the body effectively “zombifies” a number of these…

Anxiety – that feeling of dread or foreboding accompanied by physical bodily sensations (eg sweating, rapid heart rate, nausea etc) – has been with the human race since we lived in caves.  Indeed anxiety is an evolutionary trait that helps keep us safe in a hostile world by changing our behaviour eg being careful near…

Within the body of Yoga are many therapeutic practices to help the practitioner overcome illness and mental distress, through the practice of asana (exercises), pranayama (breathing) and meditation/relaxation.  This post will look at a simple but highly effective technique to relieve two common digestive issues. It is estimated that about 12% (8 million) of the…

There are many techniques in Yoga to help when anxious and depression – here are some of the simplest techniques for you to try. Anxiety  Exhale for longer than you inhale  Focus on relaxing the tongue when you feel stressed Depression Keep the outer corners of the eyes open Inhale for longer than you exhale…

We are all aware of days when we little energy, feel sluggish and just want to slouch around all day.  On other days we feel driven, have lots of energy, feel a bit edgy and are mentally active.  Occasionally we have those days when we seem to be perfectly balanced mentally and physically and the…

The Difference Between Allergies and Intolerances The symptoms of both conditions may be very similar and can even confuse the experts, as both cause unpleasant symptoms and inflammation! Generally food allergies are triggered by a protein and cause the body’s immune system to over react – with serious systemic symptoms (maybe life threatening). Food intolerances generally only affect…

Whilst fitness disciples (and the media) often focus on cardiovascular training (eg cycling, running etc.), numerous studies have shown the importance of developing and maintaining strength for quality of life, longevity and avoiding chronic disease. Some researchers even suggest that strength training is similar to saving into a pension, as when we get older the…