Nadi Shodana, often translated as Alternate Nostril Breathing, is a great all round pranayama to create balance in body and mind. Essentially, it clears the subtle energy channels known as Ida and Pingala, so that Prana can flow freely and evenly though both channels. Nadi Shodana can help you to feel calm, uplifted, clear and Read More …
Khicheri is a simple dish of rice and mung beans, which can be eaten as a mono diet for anywhere from 1 – 5 days. It is an Ayurvedic recipe and it is recommended that you practice this gentle fast on a regular basis – it could be weekly or monthly, for example and any Read More …
It seems to me that Perimenopause is one of those grey areas, which up until fairly recently was rarely spoken about, let alone have any kind of information or advice available to support women through what can be a turbulent time both physically and mentally. At the physical level, the hormone progesterone begins to Read More …
Monthly Saturdays (see dates below) 7.45 – 8.45am Zedshed, Penryn These sessions take place on the Saturday closest to the full moon. Join Lucinda for a beautiful morning practice of mantra, meditation and pranayama, overlooking the Penryn river. Traditionally, yoga included all of these practices to prepare the yogi for enlightenment. This class can be Read More …
I came across this practice some years ago, recommended by one of my teachers as part of a self-care programme. Referred to as ‘Abhyanga’ in the Ayurvedic tradition, anointing the body with warm oil is said to have many benefits including: imparting softness and strength to the body, decreasing the effects of ageing, nourishing the Read More …
For the most part I love living in Cornwall. Over the years, however, I have begun to notice a pattern in the winter months leading up to Christmas. In October/early November, I am looking forward to the festive season. I begin making gifts, enjoying being creative, especially in front of a roaring fire. But by Read More …
The Buddha used the word ‘Dukkha’ to refer to our suffering, that which is hard to bear. The reason this was central to his teachings is that we all experience it, generally we don’t like it, and yet we don’t know what to do with it! Oftentimes, we try to avoid feelings which are uncomfortable Read More …
I wish I could show you, when you are alone or in darkness, the Astonishing Light of your own being.” This wonderful quote from the Persian Poet, Hafiz, is one I come back to again and again. I am constantly amazed at how easily we forget the presence of this Light. Tantric sages recognised this Read More …