by Catherine Haylock | Mindfulness, Your Practice
Where does your mind go during a yoga class? Are you thinking of your next meal, coffee, or any tasks that you need to do after the class? Or are you looking at the others in the room, comparing your flexibility and strength to them? Does it make you feel motivated or...
by Catherine Haylock | Life, Meditation, Mindfulness
When we injure ourselves, we experience physical pain. This might prevent us from doing our favourite yoga class or any activity we love. We feel limited and maybe frustrated as a result. We might get angry and feel self-pity, or we are looking for someone to blame,...
by Catherine Haylock | Change, Life
Have you ever fantasised about a far off goal? For example, getting so excited about the prospect of doing an advanced yoga posture? The thought about it is so powerful that for a moment, your mind convinces you that this reality is already here. It lets you ride the...
by Catherine Haylock | Mindfulness, Your Practice
Applying mindfulness in a slow asana class, where we hold postures for a longer time, is, for most people, more accessible than in a fast-paced and strong class. We have time to receive feedback from our bodies and observe arising thoughts and emotions. Directing our...
by Catherine Haylock | Change, Life, Mindfulness
The concept of samskara (habits) can be confusing. Some texts tell us we should have no samkaras, mindfulness practices ask us to observe our samskaras, and on the yoga mat, we should overcome them. So what is it? Why is it important in our lives? How do we put it...
