PRASARITA PADOTTANASANAChakra MeditationWide Legged Forward Bend Pose Come to five-pointed star. Stand with your legs wide apart (check your wrists are in line with your ankles) and your arms out in line with your shoulders. Now bring your hands to your hips. Take a deep inhale, bend your back a little, exhale and fold forward,…

Mind Body Soul Columnist Bernadette Petrie lost her battle with cancer at the end of last year. Her husband, Dave, has graciously allowed us to keep sharing excerpts from her book for this column. We all have fond memories of our favourite teachers, and Bernadette reminds us of the significance of connecting with our inner…

SUKHASANAChakra Meditationin Easy Pose Come to a comfortable seated position: cross-legged, on your heels, on a chair, or, if you are advanced in your practice, the lotus pose. Sit with a straight spine to help the nerve impulses travel up and down your spinal column; make sure you are warm and comfortable, and close your…

Mind Body Soul Columnist Bernadette Petrie lost her battle with cancer at the end of last year. Her husband, Dave, has graciously allowed us to keep sharing excerpts from her book for this column. This time, Bernadette tells us that to be truly human, we must acknowledge that mistakes are a natural part of our…

GARUDASANAEagle Pose This pose is a warming pose. After bridge pose, take a deep inhale; as you exhale, engage your bandhas and come to boat pose – navasana before moving into a seated cross-legged position – sukhasana. Close your eyes and observe your posture, ensuring your spine is straight. If not, pop a cushion, folded…

Regular readers of Local Life will know that Mind Body Soul Columnist Bernadette Petrie lost her battle with cancer at the end of last year. Her husband, Dave, has graciously allowed us to keep sharing excerpts from Bernadette’s book for this column. This time, Bernadette tells us that throughout life we’re constantly climbing – striving…