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Vaccine Hesitancy — Why I Changed My Mind

When the Covid-19 pandemic first broke I admit to saying “It's just a bad flu. Why the over...

Ex Shearer’s Guide to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – Part 1

We are now well into the new year and enjoying the warmth of Summer. Often at this time of the...

Ashtanga Yoga — “Beauty and the Beast”

A couple of weekends ago I read an article in the Saturday magazine section of the Dominion Post...

First, Master Asana

My Guru, Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India said to me on numerous occasions “First, master asana, then take Pranayama. When you have mastered Pranayama, then take meditation”.

“Seventh Series” Ashtanga — Yoga and Family

Guruji was always a big supporter of families. He said that Ashtanga is “householder” yoga and...