Very simply, the Polyvagal Theory helps us understand how our autonomic nervous system can shift between three different states.
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Ayurvedic Psychotherapy
Ayurvedic psychotherapy recognises anxiety as a condition called chittodvega. Anxiety or the tendency for disturbing thoughts, mano-dushti, is attributed to an imbalance in physical, psychological and spiritual spheres
How Halasana can support Digestion
Poses such as Halasana (Plough pose) are great for abdominal stimulation, fluid movement, and the nervous system and can be incorporated into a Yoga practice to assist someone at risk of diabetes or living with diabetes.
When is Viparita Karani not safe?
We often think of Balasana (child’s pose) and Viparita Karani (legs up the wall pose) as absolutely safe, go-to poses in Yoga, but did you know that for some students suffering from some Cardiovascular diseases, these poses are not recommended?
Sal Flynn talks about the Mindfulness Based Yoga Therapy and Counselling Skills course.
Watch this short video with Sal Flynn. She talks about the Mindfulness Based Yoga Therapy and Counselling Skills Course.
Managing Diarrhoea
Ayurvedic tips on managing diarrhoea with Caroline Robertson. Find out about Ayurveda’s four pronged approach to treating diarrhoea in this short video.
Tips to Reduce Bloat
Caroline Robertson shares her Ayurvedic tips to reduce bloat.
Liz Williams on Diabetes and Yoga
Liz Williams, medical trainer & Yoga therapist, explains why it is so important that yoga teachers and yoga therapists learn about diabetes.
Life as a Yoga Therapist with Keri Hogarth
Interview with Yoga Therapy Graduate and Therapist Keri Hogarth, on Life as a Yoga Therapist.
Ayurveda and Daily Routines
Caroline Robertson talks about Ayurveda and Daily Routines in this short video.