By Elaine Kelly Congrats on deciding to join the worldwide yoga movement.  You are not alone! Congrats on deciding to join the worldwide yoga movement.  You are not alone! Figures from 2016 show that UAE’s fitness industry is now worth an estimated $380 million while

By Elaine Kelly As the weather cools, its a great opportunity to spend more time outdoors.  If you have never tried yoga, here are some good reasons to give it a try and some links to free outdoor yoga events you can

By Elaine Kelly If there is one yoga pose I am determined to achieve it’s a free style hand stand. I’ve been practicing every day for almost two years and while I am seeing improvements, that graceful lifting of the legs over

By Elaine Kelly What is yoga? The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj which means to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as “union” or a method of discipline. A male who practices yoga is called a yogi, a female

By Elaine Kelly Have you ever had your hair tested?  Your next thought might be, why would I do that?  Well, it turns out, your hair is the best indicator of long-term mineral and metal levels in your body.   I decided to

By Elaine Kelly It dawned on me as we drove along the steep, rock strewn hills toward Ramallah that it was 30 years ago I first visited the Middle East region. I worked as a volunteer on a kibbutz in Israel for

By Elaine Kelly In December I went to Hyderabad, India for work to attend a course. Hyderabad is the IT capital of India and Microsoft has its main R&D facility there. In December I went to Hyderabad, India for work to attend

By Elaine Kelly Practicing yoga takes not only disciplined limbs but also a disciplined diaphragm. How you breathe can affect your state of mind as you practice yoga helping you feel energized and focused or more relaxed. Proper breathing techniques keep both your mind

By Elaine Kelly Check out Elaine Kellys article on yoga for menopause and try her restorative routine.Yogalife Magazine, September, 2015 – Mindful Menopause Ageing gracefully isn’t always easy, especially when the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause set in. Between nightly hot flashes, heightened anxiety and moodiness,

By Elaine Kelly If someone told you, “You can spend 10 days in 140 acres of pristine woodlands with a private room, be fed delicious vegetarian meals, and learn an amazing meditation technique and it will cost you nothing”, would you go?