by Jude Hynes | Jun 21, 2016 | Jude's blog
Many runners come to our yoga classes at the Academy and we are very grateful to Penny for sharing her story about coming to yoga and the benefits she found and how they have enhanced her running experience and performance- thanks Penny! Here is her story: I... 
by Jude Hynes | Jun 7, 2016 | Jude's blog
In the early days studying with Guruji in Mysore India (1995), I found myself a regular visitor to the local Ayurvedic doctor in my neighbourhood of Saraswathipuram .Dr Kumar‘s enthusiasm and passion for using Ayurvedic methods to balance one’s constitution and to... 
by Jude Hynes | May 20, 2016 | Jude's blog
Some people dabble with the practice, coming and going, to-and fro, while to others the practice is all about getting poses with a grabby, anxious kind of energy. And then you meet the folk who simply do the practice for good health and to quiet their otherwise... 
by Jude Hynes | May 10, 2016 | Jude's blog
Oh my gosh these bliss balls are so beautiful. The recipe just came to me one beautiful autumn day on Kawau at our Stillwaters Yoga Retreat Centre.Give it ago – you wont regret it. 1 bag ceres organic apricots 1 bag ceres organic raisins zest of 1 lemon 2 tsps.... 
by Jude Hynes | Apr 28, 2016 | Jude's blog
I did not come to the yoga practice at age 30 with a flexible body – in fact – I was stiff and tight in just about every single joint in my body and did indeed spend many years looking around the yoga classroom room marveling that I was the tightest person in the room... 
by Jude Hynes | Apr 12, 2016 | Jude's blog
The choice seems straight forward: Do you contract flu after flu and pack on a few kilos chomping your way through bread, potatoes and cheese to keep warm? Or will you commit to a yoga regime, devouring a scrummy, yummy, healthy diet? It’s a no brainier,...