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Choosing the right yoga mat
You are going to be getting up close and personal with your yoga mat so it makes sense to choose it carefully. Here are some tips to help you select a mat to suit your practice and lifestyle. -
Tips on when and how to smudge
Some of the most common questions I get asked when I am out and about at markets are about how and when to smudge. Here are some tips and ideas for you to try out. -
Using yoga blocks to transform your practice
When Sydney based yoga teacher, Jade Hunter, invited blocks into her yoga routine it changed her entire practice. Find out more in this special guest blog written by Jade from Zone by Lydia. -
Meditating with your mala
While malas look beautiful one of their most common uses is as a meditation aid. Meditating with your mala helps you focus more easily by creating a repetitive movement that generates a focal point to direct your wandering mind towards. -
How to choose your mala
Your mala is a very personal spiritual tool. There is no wrong way to choose your mala but with so many designs to choose from it can feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you through the process. -
Magical mandalas
Mandalas are found within many religions and cultures and have been used in Eastern culture for hundreds of years for meditation and prayer. They are considered to hold symbolic spiritual power and to bring about deep inner transformation. -
Introducing kids to yoga and meditation
If you have ever observed children at play, you would probably have seen them naturally moving through some yoga asanas, completely oblivious to the fact they're doing yoga. So how can you help your child invite more yoga practice into their lives? -
Yoga Nidra – the yogic deep, awake sleep
Yoga Nidra is one of the few practices where it is not so much about the journey, but more about the destination. Find out more about what is often known as yogic sleep in this blog!