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THE ART OF INCENSE
Incense has been with us for thousands of years. Being used in religious ceremonies or as medicine, it has the affect to uplift the spirit and heal and change the environment the energy of ones home. We are lucky here in Marrakech to find great incen...
YOGA WORKSHOP - SEPTEMBER
Marrakech will be hosting mid September a one day workshop for all those wishing to practice or have a continuing practice of yoga, pranayama, chanting and meditation. The day will focus on specific asanas designed to strengthen and tone the body. Sp...
MEDITATION CLASSES - MARRAKECH
Starting September Marrakech will be hosting weekly mediation classes for anyone interested in learning more about stress reduction, breathing and visualisation techniques. Ideal for the beginner or the person already settled into a daily mediation p...
SUMMER DRINK - SUMMER FUN
As summer heat approaches we are all looking for ways to stay hydrated. Be it pure, cold water we carry around and keep in the fridge, or iced tea we cling for. I have been inspired with girlfriends lately to splurge, to extend and try new concoction...
SUMMER YOGA IN MARRAKECH
As the heat approaches here in Marrakech and some of us are thinking of fleeing from it, others are not, i think of no better time than to go deeper into your yoga practice. The heat brings flexibility to your body, so if you are looking for deeper s...
YOGA WORKSHOP - 21 JUNE
Junes workshop will focus on backbends, however we will look in more details at mantra and the power of sound as well. Sound carrying vibration inward and outward is a very intimate and rewarding way to start your yoga practice. Pranayama, meditation...
BACKBENDS - JUNE YOGA WORKSHOP MARRAKECH
Mays workshop on abdominals, core strength and uddiyana bandha was a huge success! Thankyou all students who showed up, were willing to sweat, chant and have fun! For June i want to look at other angles from the opposite directons BACKBENDS NERVOUS S...
YOGA WORKSHOP - MARRAKECH
Happening May 25, Sunday at 9am, Marrakech is hosting one of the coolest yoga workshops of the year. Focusing on core strength, pranayama, meditation, and asana breakdown class, this is a must for anyone wanting to take their personal practice to the...
LENGTHENING HAMSTRINGS
I find in class many students mention having tight hamstrings and wanting to work on this area of the body. I do find when you have a certain flexibility in the hamstring group of muscles, asanas previously found difficult become easier. It is not ea...
YOGA AS TRAINING
I really like to think of my yoga practice as training, for the body, mind, spirit, and life as it unfolds. Today i was inspired when i was told that more and more professional athletes are also taking up yoga, not only to lengthen, strengthen and pr...
YOGA AS ART
YOGA AS ART ART AS LIFE YOGA AS JOY JOY IN LIFE ART AS YOGA ART IN LIFE...
UDDIYANA BANDHA - PART ONE
It seems the more i am practicing and teaching yoga, the concept and importance of core strength, uddiyana bandha comes up. Bandha meaning to join together, to bond, to catch hold. Uddiyana bandha located just below the naval, known also as hara, dan...
HEALING WATER - WHEN THE HEAT IS ON!!!
One of the greatest things i found when i first came to Marrakech was the fantastic water park Oasirira. Fun for all ages, families and singles,,its such a great way to beat the heat for those long summer months. Parents can relax while their childre...
STRIVING FOR BALANCE - PART 2
Have you ever had the feeling, the experience of striving for balance and achieving it,,, when you let go We can all become frustrated on and off our mats when we cling to the perfect idea, relationship, desire or asana Next time you are on your mat ...
KASBAH TAMADOT
>Nestled 45minutes out of Marrakech in the berber village of Asni is Sir Richard Bransons Moroccan Retreat House. Overlooking the Atlas mountains it truely is a special place to retreat with a yoga lesson or massage in the spa/hamman or rejuvenat...
THE ART OF JUICING
One of the great things i find about living here in Marrakech is the warm, sun-filled climate at least 10 months out of the year. It allows us the opportunity to take advantage and enjoy “the art of juicing”. Most streets here are lined w...
