My imperfections and failures are as much a blessing from God as my successes and my talents and I lay them both at his feet. Gandhi

Death has such great importance in this society that it affects everything. I learned from my guru that death is not the enemy, I see it as another moment. Yet it’s the end of an incarnation and means going on to other incarnations. Ram Dass

The basic fact is that all sentient beings, particularly human beings, want happiness and do not want pain and suffering. Dalai Lama

Paddangusthasana , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . This is the Paddangusthasana pose.

This Vinyassa flow sequence taught by Claire Missingham is a great example of how dynamic flow yoga does not have to be rushed. I have practised in london with Claire a couple of times and have enjoyed the way she teaches what could be deemed difficult poses with a soft approach.

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Buddha

Matsyasana (Fish pose) , originally uploaded by yogamama.co.uk . This is the Fish pose, sometimes called Matsyasana