The determination and professionalism behind this Andrea's drive to help us understand the mystery and mastery behind equalisation, from frenzel, to hands-free and mouthfill, only grows stronger.
Read MoreSufi grinding - the circle of life
Sufi grinding is one of my favourite exercises. When I circle my spine I feel my entire upper body open up, stretch, relax and release tension. All of my internal organs get a great massage (it's great if you're a bit constipated!) and the deep breathing totally cleanses and refreshes my system. Three minutes is all it takes for a total mental, emotional and energetic re-set! It's incredible.
Read MoreSpinal flexing - the key to longevity
In Western anatomy the spine provides support, structure and movement for the upper body, it carries the head and houses and protects the spinal cord. In Eastern anatomy it is the main channel known as Sushmana, or Sushumna, which carries the primal life force energy, the Kundalini, upwards, cleansing, purifying and connecting us with the Infinite.
Read MoreWhat's that other mantra again?
I absolutely love the meaning of it. Mangala means 'feet' and Charan means 'happy'. This mantra gives you happy feet; you walk in joy when you surround yourself with this sacred vibration. Yogi Bhajan recommended that we chant it before any kind of travel. We often chant it before practice. I chant it mentally before I dive, and you can use it whenever you feel you need a little extra protection around you - ahead of a big meeting, a confrontation that needs to be had, a challenging sports event, anything. Enjoy - and let it enable you to walk through life with happy feet. :-)
Read MoreThe moment that changed my life forever!
For the first time in my months of trying to 'get' yoga, I experienced bliss. It came out of nowhere, it hit me full force like a speeding train. It left me breathless, speechless, confounded - and wanting more. I had found what I had been searching for in all those months of fruitless yoga classes that had left me empty. Kundalini was my path, I had come home, after not even realising I was lost.
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