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Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Yvonne Cattermole

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As we open to spring the inhale becomes our focus. This term we have been using the exhale to clear the mind and body to prepare for the inhale. We have used anuloma ujjāyī (alternate nostril breathing on the exhale) and viloma ujjāyī (alternate… Continue Reading “Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection”

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The Golden Jar

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Yvonne Cattermole

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Today’s Meditation Cafe was its usual treat of shared stories and stillness. Our conversation reminded me of a story from Henry Normal (if you do not know Henry, do look him up or follow this link to BBC sounds for poetry, storytelling and comedy… Continue Reading “The Golden Jar”

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Understanding Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Yvonne Cattermole

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I’ve had interesting discussions this week about breathing practice or prāṇāyāma. We often talk about the mind or the body. We do not acknowledge their intimate relationship. This is the core of yoga practice. If the mind is busy and chaotic, so is the… Continue Reading “Understanding Prāṇāyāma: The Breath-Mind Connection”

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