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More science behind Yoga
My last newsletter mentioned Dr Andrew Hubermann’s podcast which is highly recommended for the physiology geeks and those looking to see how and why some of the yoga “protocols” as he calls them, work to improve our performance in work and play.How to Learn Skills...
Alignment and me
My first 'alignment based' Yoga practice was in India with one of the Mr Iyengar's students. Iyengar Yoga for those who havent tried it, is based on the work of the charismatic BKS Iyengar who specialised in rigorous and hyper detailed asana work. He was famous for...
The science and neurobiology of traditional early birds
One of the threads that have pulled together for me recently is listening to a Neurobiologist Professor from Stanford and an Ayurvedic expert from the Himalayan Tradition and hearing them say the same thing in different ways and for different reasons. Each explaining...
What I learned from Simon, Gary & Sachin Tendulkar…
Three different people who all taught me, by example, the same thing: This distillation of wisdom and attitude is the principle for success. Sachin Tendulkar recently retired from cricket. Considered the greatest batting talent ever and virtually worshiped as a...
Frank Soloman on Yoga, Surfing and being True
'I first met Frank Solomon at my Yoga class around 4 years ago. A 33yr old Professional Surfer who's program is to follow the winters, his sponsors send him to chase the biggest rideable waves around the globe. I caught up with Frank for a surf at Llandudno Beach last...
Freediver John Daines on holding your breath
No doubt by now you have seen the trailer for Narcose, a beautifully shot film by talented Julie Gautier with husband Guillaume Néry, world champion freediver. South Africa has their own talented husband and wife team, John and...
