Tag Archives: Yoga

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.”

Is Chair Yoga as beneficial as Regular Yoga?

The Power of Chair Yoga: Unlocking the Benefits of Gentle Movement with AMALAwellness Is Chair Yoga as good as ‘Regular’ Yoga? The answer is YES! The only difference is that we do not include kneeling or postures lying/sitting on the floor. Everything else we would see in a general Yoga class can be experienced throughContinue reading “Is Chair Yoga as beneficial as Regular Yoga?”

Qi Gong, Yoga and Tai chi in Teesside – Wu Wei – effortless effort

The Art of Wu Wei: Enhancing Yoga Practice In the town of Middlesbrough, where life can often feel fast-paced and overwhelming, the ancient concept of Wu Wei offers a way to support your yoga and meditation practice in finding balance and tranquility. Wu Wei, originates from the teachings of Taoism. Wu wei emphasizes the importanceContinue reading “Qi Gong, Yoga and Tai chi in Teesside – Wu Wei – effortless effort”

Yoga Nidra in Middlesbrough

What is Yoga Nidra? – Introduction – Yoga Nidra is an accessible meditation and relaxation technique taught to help positively change habits through affirmations known as sankaplas. Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation of body and mind. When we learn to relax deeply, it helps to soothe and calm the nervous system. The deep relaxation thatContinue reading “Yoga Nidra in Middlesbrough”

Pranayama – five reasons you should be practising gentle breathwork daily

Pranayama and Breathwork in Middlesbrough Take a moment and dive into the transformative world of Pranayama and gentle breathwork – a key component of Yoga and Chair Yoga practice. Living with the background buzz of energy from social media, over-use of technology, and our fast-paced lives, stress and anxiety can manifest quickly. Stress affects ourContinue reading “Pranayama – five reasons you should be practising gentle breathwork daily”

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”