Our sorrow and wounds are only healed when we touch them with compassion. Buddha

Ustrasana (Camel variation) , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . Ustrasana (Camel variation)

Here is the quite unusual vision of an all male yoga group. This was taken on my holiday and they are all either related to me, or very close family friends (husband and son included). Most publication items that are widely available about yoga, will usually have a a nubile, lycra clad female on the cover. Those that do have a male on the cover (few and far between) will either have s very strong looking man with rippling biceps, doing an arm balance that looks pretty unachievable to the novice. Or a ballet dancer type, looking off into the distance, with one leg wrapped somewhere round his neck. The benefits of yoga are well documented, and many sports men and women are using yoga alongside their regular activities, to help keep their bodies stay flexible and strong. Breathing techniques, which for me are the key aspect of yoga can help you deal with the stress and strain that life may bring ...So anyone from students to company directors ( as in these photos) can take to the yo

I tried a demo class of Will Power and Grace yesterday, and can hardly move my legs today :-) Many of the moves I have seen before, in the good old days as an aerobics instructor ( although we always wore shoes then) . Not entirely certain its for me, but its fun and dynamic, and very reminiscent of the 80s feeing the burn...where are my leg warmers?

Whoa, not sure I will ever be able to do this? but good to observe how it is done.

This was shared by a twitter friend Mel-Funny poke at a number of things I can relate to.

Attachment follows the experience of pleasure. Aversion follows the experience of pain. Clinging to life is the sentiment which causes its own potency to flow equally even in the wise. Their operations are to be got rid of by meditation. Bengali Baba - Yogasutra of Patanjali

Ibiza 2011 114 , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . On my recent trip to Ibiza, we visited a friend on a nearby island. This is where he gets to swim every day. I wont say exactly where it is as I think he likes having it to himself. ;-)

From London with Love is the latest book published by the talented and funny writer, Jemma Forte. A book that will make you laugh out loud. The novel story is about a movie star's daughter fleeing Hollywood and her father's reputation to set up an anonymous life in London. Jemma has had some fantastic reviews for her second book, which include: "If you loved The Devil Wears Prada, you'll adore this... Fabulously funny " HEAT "Wonderfully funny and heart felt" Company The book in now available to purchase on Amazon . I came away from last night's book launch at Waterstones in Chelsea clutching my signed copy of the book. I am now eagerly awaiting book three. Cherie Lathey & Jemma Forte at Waterstones in Chelsea