Every step counts

Be here now

Hello you,

You probably know how easy it is to become obsessed by the end result of an effort? It’s like all the steps that we have to take to get there have no real worth in themselves - all that matters is the goal.

We don’t give those steps in between our full undivided attention. For the mind it is all about the next moment; about getting there, believing that there is always something or somewhere better then Here.

What helps is knowing that basically this is what the mind does if left to its own devices. It’s the nature of the mind to constantly be seeking the next thing.

My invitation to you is to be aware of this tendency of the mind to be always on to the next thing and to consciously be more aware of the present moment and all the steps in between. Slowing yourself down is one technique that helps to settle the mind. For example if you're walking to the shop - walk - don’t already be in the shop with your mind - smell the roses (or dog poo!) on the way to the shop instead.. Another thing that helps is cultivating curiosity through the senses: what does it feel, smell, taste like, what do you hear etc..

Please keep on reading to explore different ways to make the journey count!

Love,

Esther

Exploration, not destination

Letting go of attachment...

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"Let your concern be with the action alone, and never with the fruits of action. Do not let the results of your action be your motive, and do not be attached to inaction"

Off the mat, how often do we worry about what might come of the effort we put into a project at work, a holiday we’re planning, or a meal we’re preparing, that we never really enjoy the process itself?
On the mat, how often do we feel frustrated (or even angry) because we cannot 'achieve' a particular pose?
How do we let go of our attachment to the destination and instead enjoy the ride...?

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In a mix of Hatha and Vinyasa classes, Esther will teach you about the different chakras, what they mean in our lives, where they are located and what asanas you can practice to stimulate or balance them.

The 7 Chakras are the energy centers in our body around which energy flows. When a roundabout is blocked traffic will build up around those major areas. It's the same in the body - when one of the chakras or energy centres are blocked, it has an effect on the physical body and also emotional, mental and spiritual aspects that are associated with it. Read more...

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Romance and yoga!

Yoga workshops in Rome, Italy with Esther Ekhart - 14th and 15th May

Combine an exploration of Rome, the city of romance, with a couple of soul-nourishing workshops with Esther Ekhart. Saturday afternoon's workshop will focus on using yoga to free yourself from habits in daily life whilst Sunday morning is all about reclaiming your power!

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