All posts by : Rola

I began a committed yoga practice in my forties after leaving a hectic corporate lifestyle for more project-based independent work that allowed me to pursue my yoga journey. Now, a few months away from my 52nd birthday, I am grateful for following this u ...

It is hard to believe that almost two years ago have passed since I joined the Yoga Therapy Institute for my first module on digestive system. I remember how strange it felt being in a room with yoga instructors from such diverse backgrounds (including p ...

(As featured in Yoga Magazine, June 2021) In the wake of COVID-19, there has been increased interest among the yoga community in philosophy as a tool of reflection during times of uncertainty. While yoga philosophy, Buddhism, and Stoicism are separat ...

Yoga is known to be a deeply personal practice, a way to clear the mind and find a sense of personal balance. Yet the social connections created, through deep friendships and meaningful communities, is as important is. Here are some yoga benefits, from r ...

Yoga is known as a mind-body ancient practice that boasts a host of benefits particularly for those looking for a gentler physical activity. As a Yoga teacher and therapist based in Portugal, my key clients have been over the age of 65, many suffering fr ...

(Featured in Yoga Magazine June 2021) After a three-decade career in marketing and communications management, spanning the global corporate world, start-ups, and higher education, I found myself unintentionally creating a new path for myself as a yog ...

Often, we think of yoga as a daily exercise routine, usually best practiced on an empty stomach in a dimly lit yoga studio or, during lockdown, in a quiet room. While the mat and the disciplined physical practice are a great way to access yoga and build ...

The psoas major muscle (psoas for short, and pronounced “so-as” ) holds a special place for many yogis. Tightness in this deep muscle can result in chronic back pain, hip pain, limited range of motion, poor posture, constricted breathing and much more.  ...

As on-line yoga continues to grow and go mainstream, classes around “happy hips” with a focus on hip-opening asanas have grown in popularity. And for good reason. There is a sense of physical release when one stretches the area associated with the hips,& ...

The author begins the book investigating the concept of “self” by asking the reader to rely on one expert, “you, the reader”. The reader, from the start, is therefore encouraged to engage with the content and use it to find and explore oneself as the cha ...