Richard Simpson
Why Are We In Pain?
A recent survey of the UK population has found that a staggering 24% of people are living with chronic pain. Chronic pain is categorised...
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Richard Simpson
- Mar 11
The Ego ~ The Burden of the Illusory Self
When one is drawn toward the spiritual path, it is very common to hear and read much about the ego. It is said that the ego is the root...
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Richard Simpson
- Feb 16
Ayurvedic Herbs & Supplements
There are many herbs and supplements used in Ayurveda, and this is a brief overview of some of those most commonly used to both maintain...
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Richard Simpson
- Dec 9, 2021
The Gift of Gratitude
Thank you. It’s two words that we use so often in our lives, but do we really mean them? Cultivating ‘an attitude of gratitude’ is...
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Richard Simpson
- Nov 26, 2021
Getting to Know the Bandhas
In our last blog post, I talked about the importance of proper body and energy alignment, and the transformational effect it can have on...
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Richard Simpson
- Nov 13, 2021
Alignment - The Key to Health and Vitality
At Pingala, we place a huge amount of emphasis on the importance of correct alignment within the body; in fact, this is so important,...
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Richard Simpson
- Nov 6, 2021
Tips for a Healthy Autumn Season
Autumn is upon us and with it cooler, damper weather and strong winds that can leave you feeling cold and unbalanced. According to...
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Richard Simpson
- Apr 25, 2021
Meditation for Inner Peace
One of the first blogs I ever wrote on this website was about the power of meditation, and it is becoming clearer to me now that going...
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Yoko
- Mar 12, 2021
Yoko's diary
I moved from Japan a couple of years ago to start Pingala Holistic Healing with Richard in England. I had already been teaching Yoga,...
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Yoko
- Feb 25, 2021
Yoko's diary
One of my clients told me about her friend who has been ill for some time due to long COVID. She said her friend was so poorly she...
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Richard Simpson
- Dec 29, 2020
To Fast Or Not To Fast?
Fasting has been done for religious and ascetic purposes for thousands of years, but it also has many health benefits as well. I’ll be...
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Richard Simpson
- Oct 19, 2020
Are We Being Violent?
In this blog, I'm going discuss the issue of violence both within and around us. In the west, violence usually equates to action - we see...
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Yoko
- Oct 14, 2020
Cure
It is getting autumnal here and my sequences are becoming more grounded and healing in my classes. I create a different yoga sequence for...
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Richard Simpson
- Sep 8, 2020
Modern Convenience?
It is difficult to argue with the fact that the movement in modern times has been towards convenience and comfort. In the belief that our...
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Yoko
- Aug 25, 2020
DIY Natural Cosmetics
Most people these days are using chemical products, and many of these products contains dozens of harmful chemicals. It says they are...
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Richard
- Aug 2, 2020
Action or Re-action
Are you acting or re-acting? When you live in the present moment, you operate from the realm of infinite possibility; What you do in that...
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Yoko
- Jul 30, 2020
Private Lessons and Lung Cleansing
We are now taking private bookings as we move out of lock-down and thank you to those who have started taking my private classes. I am...
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Richard
- Jul 22, 2020
A New Approach to Health Care?
In this modern age there is so much desire to compare different things and create a versus environment; one thing is pitted against...
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Yoko
- Jul 19, 2020
King or Sage?
Life is After many years of experience and practice, I am empty most of the time, so it is easier to channel higher consciousness. I...
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Richard
- Jul 16, 2020
Should I Become Vegetarian?
A question that is often asked by people approaching a holistic lifestyle, is whether it is necessary to become vegetarian or vegan. I...
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Richard
- Jul 2, 2020
Which Oil Should I Use?
A while ago I wrote a blog entry called 'Oil - Natures Miracle', discussing the importance of oiling the body and its many health...
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Yoko
- Jun 27, 2020
Summer solstice and New moon
We had powerful days during the summer solstice and new moon last weekend. Some people felt strong emotions come out, physical pain or...
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Yoko
- Jun 12, 2020
Chakra Yoga Flow Class
I got a couple of good questions from a wise person in my chakra yoga class, and I’d like to share them with anyone who can benefit from...
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Yoko
- Jun 1, 2020
Ojas-Immunity
It’s time to enjoy the sun. The sun is essential for us in many ways; for vitamin D, killing bacteria, light and wave healing, stress...
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