Start your journey to a calmer, more peaceful life! Are you finding it hard to stay calm, or are you becoming more anxious? If you’re feeling stressed then you’re not alone! The modern world we live in is fast-paced & it can be hard to quieten our busy minds. Our Women’s Meditation & Relaxation groupContinue reading “Women’s Meditation & Relaxation Group in Teesside”
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AMALAwellness Newsletter June 2024
Welcome to the newest instalment of AMALAwellness’ Newsletter! AMALAwellness is a Teesside-based not-for-profit social enterprise delivering Gentle Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi & Chair Yoga & Exercise to enhance physical, mental and social wellbeing. We have classes in the community, in assisted living complexes & local charities and organisations – bringing wellness to people where theyContinue reading “AMALAwellness Newsletter June 2024”
Taking cold showers – six reasons why you should add them to your Yoga Routine
‘Standing under freezing cold showers every morning, – I did that. I got up to seven minutes most mornings, and it actually works; it immunizes your body, and your body starts getting used to the cold. It really works.” Lian Neeson – Actor Always consult with a doctor of health physician before embarking on aContinue reading “Taking cold showers – six reasons why you should add them to your Yoga Routine”
The Vagus Nerve – Three top tips for soothing the nervous system and calming the mind.
Yoga Philosophy in Teesside – The Vagus Nerve , Yoga and Meditation Why is Yoga so important for the vagus nerve? In AMALAwellness’ classes, we work closely with the nervous system to promote states of rest, recovery and relaxation in many different ways. Whether it be Tai Chi, Yoga, Chair Yoga and Exercise, or MeditationContinue reading “The Vagus Nerve – Three top tips for soothing the nervous system and calming the mind.”
Breathwork 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Yogic Breathing Techniques
In our collection of videos, we offer a wide range of resources designed specifically to support your meditation, breathwork, and relaxation practice. AMALAwellness is working hard to create a comprehensive library of instructional videos that cater to practitioners looking to improve their meditation and breathwork practice. Note: The AMALAwellness video collection is continuously expanding, ensuringContinue reading “Breathwork 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Yogic Breathing Techniques”
Women’s Breathwork classes in Middlesbrough
Pranayama classes in Middlesbrough Discover the Power of Breathwork and Pranayama with AMALAwellness Breathwork, often referred to as Pranayama, is a powerful practice that involves various techniques focusing on conscious breathing. A focus on the breath is used to boost our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. If you’re searching for breathwork classes in Middlesbrough, AMALAwellnessContinue reading “Women’s Breathwork classes in Middlesbrough”
Intermittent fasting – four ways it can compliment your Yoga Practice
Early morning Yogis naturally intermittent fast My Journey With Intermittent Fasting Intitially it was natural… Practising intermittent fasting came naturally to me when I became a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner. The two go hand in hand, especially when you practice early morning. In 2018-2020, when travelling, living in Thailand practising Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga daily, IContinue reading “Intermittent fasting – four ways it can compliment your Yoga Practice”
Svadyaya – The importance of self study in Yoga
Yoga and Meditation Philosophy in Teesside At AMALAwellness, especially in our Yoga and Meditation classes, we often encourage our students to practice ‘Svadyaya’ which is self study. Studying by independent learning of texts, books, resources and self enquiry through the physical practice of Yoga and Meditation. – What is Svadyaya? – Svadyaya is a SanskritContinue reading “Svadyaya – The importance of self study in Yoga”
How to sit in Meditation – Top -tips – Comfortable body, still mind.
How to sit comfortably in meditation – Virasana (heros pose) – Cross Legged – Savasana – preparing mind and body
The importance of nasal breathing in yoga and meditation
Whether you practice Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Chair Yoga, nasal breathing is an important technique to use in and out of class. Breathing is an automatic process, which many of us practice unconsciously. Even when we sleep, we are drawing air into our lungs, oxygenating the blood and supplying our muscles and vital organsContinue reading “The importance of nasal breathing in yoga and meditation”