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The Golden City That Achieves Balance in a Storm
The yogic system views the human body in accordance with the five elements of nature: Earth, Fire, Water, Space, Ether. Reflecting on...

Melanie Ashley
Nov 24, 20235 min read


Yoga At Any Age
Age and expectations have a real difference in modern society as compared to the traditional approaches of many indigenous cultures. A...

Melanie Ashley
Apr 21, 20236 min read


The Forgotten. Mysteries of 108 Sun Salutations
Despite the initial thought of 108 Sun Salutations - such a practice leaves you with an amazing feeling of lightness and deep cleanse of...

Melanie Ashley
Jun 18, 20224 min read


How Yoga Can Help You Manifest Your Vision
So the article in the Times Magazine – The Manifesting Manual by Roxie Nafousi’s and her 7 Step Guide caught my attention; and I thought...

Melanie Ashley
Jan 9, 20227 min read


Yoga ... 15 Years Later!
It’s now over 15 years since I took my first class in astanga yoga. The setting was wild as a group of us consisting mainly of ‘first...

Melanie Ashley
Apr 7, 20214 min read


Yoga Movement for Self Mastery
There exists a form of power and intelligence that represents the high point of human potential. It is the source of the greatest...

Melanie Ashley
Nov 17, 20202 min read


Daily Self Care
ABHYANGA a daily revitalizing Ayurvedic practice bringing the nature within you ALIVE Abhyanga is a massage that’s done with warm oil...

Melanie Ashley
Nov 7, 20205 min read


"Breathe Easy"
Breathe well, to aide release tension, improved co-ordination, being in the present moment, improved focus, to support your vital organs...

Melanie Ashley
Oct 24, 20203 min read


What's The First Step To Living Each Day Better?
It is known by many names. It is the thing that penetrates our whole being - from our cells to the essence of who we are. We are packed with it at birth, and it diminishes with every unsupportive experience which we encounter. What am I talking about? I'm talking about the live giving Prana, or Chi, or life-force, or cosmic energy. It's the thing that allows us to shine with an abundance of positive energy. And, if you are in the middle of a chaotic life change or life tr

Melanie Ashley
Jul 3, 20204 min read

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