Wednesday, March 10, 2010

MEDITATION: BODY SCANNING

January 12, 2010 by  
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At the end of a class, we often start the relaxation by observing how the body feels – sometimes starting a class like this can focus the mind for the class ahead.  This meditation requires the sharp focus of the mind and the total relaxation of the body whilst we move rapidly from one area [...]

THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL & MENTAL BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

November 19, 2009 by  
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Historical evidence puts meditation at 5,000 years old, but almost certainly it is older.  It seems that it was originally used to reach a
 higher spiritual level and has had religious overtones throughout history.  This is unfortunate as many people have thus been alienated: I was refused the use of a church hall for my yoga [...]

TOP 10 BENEFITS OF PILATES

October 7, 2009 by  
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Pilates is now the exercise of choice with many people on account of the impressive benefits to be gained.  Below are the top 10 benefits you can expect from your regular practise, in no particular order!
(1)  Re-educate and realign your body to prevent imbalances.  This is particularly useful for sportsmen, for example.  If you think of [...]

MEDITATION

August 24, 2009 by  
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Meditation will leave you feeling calm and relaxed in an ever increasingly busy world.