Melody Hill Yoga Retreat Here is a review of my recent Melody Hill Yoga Retreat with Taryn-Elise Herselman of Shakti Yoga Melody Hill is a Yoga Retreat centre not far from Johannesburg in Magaliesberg. Very close to the Cradle of Humankind. It offers a fully equipped Yoga shala and makes for an ideal venue to host [...]
Yoga Retreat, Kythnos, Greece Join myself and Tania for our first Yoga Retreat in Kythnos, Greece. We will be co-hosting an Ashtanga and Yin Retreat at the incredible K4Kastellas Villa. A more remote setting than last year. This Yoga Shala overlooks the secluded beach of Kastellas. Views from the Villa The retreat in Kythnos this [...]
Yogi’s across the Oceans Yogi's across the oceans - Tania and I first met at the Elysia Yoga convention on the island of Amorgos in 2018. We kept in contact, comparing retreat locations, venues, potential teacher training courses and our general lives across the oceans. Tania Kemou was born in Athens, Greece and has been practicing [...]
Yoga and Physiotherapy Yoga and Physiotherapy - What are the advantages of combining these two modalities? And are physio's referring more to Yoga rather than Pilates? Before exploring this topic further it is important to understand what is Yoga and what is Physiotherapy. Yoga is an age old practice that includes breath control, meditation and [...]
The Makk-ho Stretches The Makk-ho stretches are a Japanese system of stretching based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are believed to strengthen the internal organs and overall immune system. One of the most fundamental principles in Traditional Chinese Medicine is to create balance between Yin and Yang. There are several different techniques from acupuncture to [...]
Greece Yoga Retreat in Review If you couldn't join us this year in Greece, you can read all about this year's Greece Yoga retreat. Perhaps it will help persuade you to come along next year! Greece really is the most ideal setting for a Yoga Retreat. After a few days in the hustle and bustle [...]
The Chakra system Understanding the Chakra System and how to incorporate it into your teaching methodologies. Some insights and suggestions. The Chakra system was first taught to me during my Shiatsu practitioner’s training course. Up until then they had only ever elicited that typical image of a floating colour wheel imprinted over a faceless person seated [...]
Honeywood Farm Yoga Retreat 17th - 20th October 2019 Last year was such a success we are hosting another Yoga retreat at Honeywood Farm this October. Offering a variety of styles and activities. We had so much fun last year at Honeywood Farm we are offering another fully immersive Yoga retreat this October. TO [...]
Learn about Yin Yoga Are you contemplating doing a 100hr Yin Yoga TTC but not sure which course to join? Have you seen Yin Yoga classes advertised at your studio but not sure what to expect? Yin Yoga is a style of yoga that was developed as a slower, deeper practice. Designed to target areas [...]
What does it mean to be Yoga Alliance Accredited? What does it mean to be Yoga Alliance Accredited? Especially since there are a growing number of Yoga teacher training courses available. Yoga Alliance International (YAI) is a network of dedicated, like-minded people and institutions devoted to the cause of authentic Yoga. Inspired by Sri. Aurobindo [...]
