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Yoga's Role in Addressing the Global Stress Epidemic

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an epidemic, with the World Health Organisation ranking it as a leading cause of disability. The advent of Long-COVID has further intensified the need for holistic healing approaches. Our upcoming course, 'Teaching Yoga for Stress, Burnout & Fatigue - including Long-COVID,' co-taught with Charlotte Woods, offers a comprehensive solution. Designed for healthcare professionals, yoga teachers, and those in alternative healing fields, this course delves deep into the intersection of yoga and modern health challenges. With a blend of physical practices, breathwork, and enlightening lectures, participants will gain tools to address extreme stress, burnout, and fatigue. More than just a course, it's a call to adapt, heal, and thrive in the face of modern challenges. Join us on this transformative journey....

What is Pratyahara?

Pratyahara, is a Sanskrit word meaning "withdrawal of the senses.” It is not just a practice but a gentle retreat into the sanctuary of our beings, offering a respite from the external noise that often cloud our mental and emotional landscapes....

Demystifying Palliative Care Through Yoga

A profound connection exists between palliative care and yoga – both are philosophies that inherently accept death as a standard passage in the continuum of life. They harmoniously intertwine in their shared vision: enhancing the quality of life for those living with life-limiting illnesses and ensuring the well-being of their families and caregivers....

Lower back pain for yoga and non-yoga students

As an osteopath and yoga teacher, there is one thing that Anji notices that causes a grumbly lower back. This is an inadvertent tendency to arch and extend a little too much in the lower joints of the spine. The base of the lower back is an area that is most commonly injured or contributes to back pain in yoga students and non-yoga students alike....

Supporting Women Through Menopause

This Menopause Awareness Month, we delve into the empowering practice of Menopause Yoga—a blend of Western Medical Science and time-honoured Eastern traditions. Menopause Yoga at Yogacampus invites us to understand our bodies, connect through shared stories, and embrace this 'second spring' with open hearts. Together, we celebrate, understand, and uplift each other through this profound phase of life....