Along with the lower back, the neck and shoulders are the spot that cause most people the most problems. Tension, stiffness, pain, partly due to posture and lifestyle choices, but also greatly caused by the huge loads of worry and responsibility that most of us carry around on our shoulders. You recognise yourself in this? If so, let's rock out with some neck rolls - you'll feel great after.
Read MoreTwist and breathe
Spinal Twists allow us to explore the space of open curiosity; to go to a new realm and simply observe, without feeling fear of the unknown, and without needing to know where it will lead us. This is a great lesson if you're a freediver who freaks out about a PB - let yourself freefall that extra couple of metres and just see what the experience brings you.
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 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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