It is week 3 of an online yoga psychology and philosophy course with Professor Bryant and I am buzzing! About 15 years ago Professor Edwin Bryant of Rutgers University, New Jersey, published a commentary on the Yoga Sutras . It is widely read in yoga communities across the globe. There […] The post The art of choosing where we place our attention first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

 You may have a sense that the Yoga that we do in class has a much wider context. It is important to know the context with which we practice yoga postures and to remember that the physical benefits are just a part of the overall gift of Yoga. Yoga postures […] The post Direction in Yoga first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

Sawadhi Ka (Hello in Thai) I am so grateful for this time in Thailand. As I was brought up in Singapore till the age of 18 it feels like home here. The people are so generous and open hearted. Life is simple and the day to day interactions are rich […] The post Kindness as a Yogic practice – reflections from Thailand first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

Yoga Asana is an integrated experience of all 8 limbs or aspects. You may have a sense that the Yoga that we do in class has a much wider context. It is important to know the context with which we practice yoga postures and to remember that the physical benefits […] The post 8 Limbs of Yoga- Ashtanga first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

I am inspired and invigorated by having just completed a weeks online Yoga Therapy Intensive with Lois Steinberg and Iyengar Yoga teachers across the world. I even got jet lagged without going anywhere due to the time difference. Led by Lois Steinberg who lives in Illanois, U.S they are 6 […] The post Yoga Therapy Intensive with Lois Steinberg- an overview first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

  The Benefit of Standing Postures- and why they are central to an Iyengar Yoga Practice. 1. Strengthen the body Standing posture are dynamic and use the whole body in large expressive movements. The legs are trained how to straighten by aligning the bones and activating the muscles. This stability […] The post Why do we do Standing Postures in Iyengar Yoga? first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

Loving Kindness – the yoga of relationships In June I wrote about loving ourself into wholeness. This radical acceptance of ourselves as we are. Can we also extend this loving kindness towards others? Many contemporary practitioners teach mindfulness and even mindful self-compassion. These teachings stem from the Buddha. In Iyengar […] The post Loving Kindness- a practice taught by the Buddha and Patanjali first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

Namaste We begin and end every class with an upright sitting posture with the chest lifted and palms folded. At the end of the class we often say Namaste. It is a respectful way to greet or honour someone. This hand gesture or Mudra is called Atman Anjali Mudra. Atman […] The post Namaste- what does this mean? first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

Skilful Action In a yoga class we are practicing skilful action. We are attentive to the positioning of the body and the action of the muscles. “A sincere and truthful action with conscious intention” (Patanajali Yoga Sutras Sutra 1.14) The power of paying attention is the key here. By being […] The post Yoga as Skilful Action first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more

Sthiram Sukham Asanam A stable and easeful embodied state of being The third word Asanam you will recognise as a form of the word Asana. Asana are the postures that we do in class. Our aim is to experience stability and ease in the posture mentally as well as physically. Just as […] The post Cultivating stability and ease in body and mind first appeared on Sarra Yoga in Cranleigh, Surrey ..read more