by Anji Gopal | Mar 15, 2020 | Yoga
In unsettling times, we can turn to the practices of Yoga to find guidance for our daily lives. The Bhagavad Gita is one such amazing resource – remember, Yoga isn’t just the physical practice. Chapter 2 v.48 (and c46, v47) offer good advice. Here is a...
by Anji Gopal | Nov 13, 2019 | Yoga
You may have seen last week’s BBC report about Yoga and hip problems: www.bbc.co.uk/news/health. As a yoga teacher, trainer of yoga teachers and an NHS osteopath, I think this was a well-timed article. I often see students, trainees and teachers in my classes...
by Anji Gopal | Apr 22, 2019 | Yoga
Osteoporosis Women of a certain age know that they need to improve bone health to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis (and its pre-cursor Osteopenia) are common conditions when bones lose their strength and become more brittle. It can contribute to pain...
by Anji Gopal | Mar 3, 2019 | Healthcare, Osteopathy, Yoga, Yoga For Back Pain
Recently I was invited to be the guest on a 90 minute live broadcast, discussing my approach to using yoga as a therapy for Persistent Low Back Pain. This work forms the backbone of my PLB Programme offered in the NHS. Here is a short clip from the broadcast in...
by Anji Gopal | Jun 5, 2018 | Healthcare, Osteopathy, Yoga, Yoga For Back Pain, Yoga Research
Sometimes it’s hard to relax and we really need this skill in our hectic lives – especially if we are feeling stressed, overtired or are in pain. Here’s a 15 minute relaxation practice – similar to the ones at the end of a yoga class –...
