One of the most essential things for any of us in this life is to feel at ease. You might not necessarily value it, or even recognise your need for it, but most of our time is spent looking for it.Many of us work hard so that we can relax about...

When it comes to reducing the stress in our lives, finding a 'work-life balance' is often suggested as the magic solution. But is it? David Dodd looks at how yoga can help us to reframe this challenge.Shifting the focusWe are often encouraged to ‘get our work-life balance right’ to manage our...

Gregg Krech on the lessons we can learn from Japanese Psychology about the art of taking action and getting things done.When was the last time you were inspired to make some change in your life? Maybe it was a change in your work or where you live. Maybe it was related...

Eén of twee nachten slecht slapen trek ik nog wel. Maar als ik meerdere nachten op rij lig te woelen verander ik in een schim van mezelf. Ik ben dus altijd op zoek hacks om beter te kunnen slapen. Gelukkig staat De Urban Monnik er vol mee. Dit boek, geschreven door arts én voormalig...

Utthita Hasta Padangustasana A-B Step by step Start in Tadasana / Mountain pose Take a point at eye level to focus on with a soft gaze. Exhale bring the weight on your left foot and lift your right knee up. Reach with your right hand along the inside of your leg for...

James is wearing our Moksha Tee in Marsala SpiceIntroducing James Reeves' 8-part programme, with practices and techniques for both the body and the mind. Set yourself free from anxiety.If you have feelings of anxiety, then you are not alone. A recent study conducted by the Douglas Mental Health University Institute associated anxiety to...

Within the world of yoga it is easy to get carried away, wanting to master the same poses your neighbour achieves so well—or just wanting to keep up with the rest of the class.The dream and the realityI personally have to keep reminding myself that is not what yoga is about....

Keep your kidneys healthy with this yoga sequence by David Lurey. The amazing kidneys - the organs that balance the body's fluids - are located underneath the back ribs between the 9th thoracic and the 2nd lumber vertebrae. They are responsible for purifying the blood as well as producing urine. Because of...