by Jude Hynes | Sep 28, 2013 | Philosophy
When my first year Teacher Trainees begin to practice Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and the accompanying Mindful Meditation Practice, five days a week, two hours a session, they begin a trans-formative journey that changes them forever. It allows them to realize their full... 
by Jude Hynes | May 31, 2013 | Ashtanga, Philosophy
Article by Sarah Moyes; Yogini, journalist and blogger on Life at Five Foot Two. I came across a quote recently in a yoga philosophy book by Stephen Cope that really explained it all: “Yoga should come with a warning: these practices will change your life.” (The... 
by Jude Hynes | May 22, 2013 | Funky food
Treats and Tantra featured dish of the day by Jaya. We had a meet up at Jude and Peter’s house to share our yoga experiences and everyone got some food. I knew I couldn’t go wrong with idli and chutney. Idli is full of proteins with the lentil contents in it and... 
by Jude Hynes | Mar 20, 2013 | Funky food
This takes 5-10 minutes maximum to make. You keep it in the freezer, cutting off chunks to eat when required. Jay Evans is the wonderful yogi who introduced us to this idea. Many thanks to her! Jay came on a working party to the Yoga Retreat we are developing on Kawau... 
by Jude Hynes | Mar 10, 2013 | Ashtanga, Philosophy
Eight years ago I was intensively practicing dropping back (into a back bend) and coming up again, when I felt something tear in my ankle. I had torn a ligament and a tendon. It developed into an excruciating pain and I did not walk again with ease for four years. The... 
by Jude Hynes | Nov 24, 2012 | Ashtanga
Years ago when just beginning the practice I researched Ujjayi breathing and found these two excerpts deepened and enhanced my practice. May they inspire and direct your practice as they have and do mine! Source: ASTANGA YOGA BY SRI K PATTABHI JOIS AND LINO MIELE,...