Richard SimpsonMar 11The Ego ~ The Burden of the Illusory SelfWhen 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...
Richard SimpsonFeb 16Ayurvedic Herbs & SupplementsThere are many herbs and supplements used in Ayurveda, and this is a brief overview of some of those most commonly used to both maintain...
Richard SimpsonDec 9, 2021The Gift of GratitudeThank 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...
Richard SimpsonNov 26, 2021Getting to Know the BandhasIn our last blog post, I talked about the importance of proper body and energy alignment, and the transformational effect it can have on...
Richard SimpsonNov 13, 2021Alignment - The Key to Health and VitalityAt Pingala, we place a huge amount of emphasis on the importance of correct alignment within the body; in fact, this is so important,...
Richard SimpsonNov 6, 2021Tips for a Healthy Autumn SeasonAutumn is upon us and with it cooler, damper weather and strong winds that can leave you feeling cold and unbalanced. According to...
Richard SimpsonApr 25, 2021Meditation for Inner PeaceOne 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...
YokoMar 12, 2021Yoko's diaryI moved from Japan a couple of years ago to start Pingala Holistic Healing with Richard in England. I had already been teaching Yoga,...
YokoFeb 25, 2021Yoko's diaryOne 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...
Richard SimpsonDec 29, 2020To 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...
Richard SimpsonOct 19, 2020Are 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...
YokoOct 14, 2020CureIt is getting autumnal here and my sequences are becoming more grounded and healing in my classes. I create a different yoga sequence for...
Richard SimpsonSep 8, 2020Modern 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...
YokoAug 25, 2020DIY Natural CosmeticsMost people these days are using chemical products, and many of these products contains dozens of harmful chemicals. It says they are...
RichardAug 2, 2020Action or Re-actionAre 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...
YokoJul 30, 2020Private Lessons and Lung CleansingWe 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...
RichardJul 22, 2020A 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...
YokoJul 19, 2020King 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...
RichardJul 16, 2020Should 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...
RichardJul 2, 2020Which 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...
YokoJun 27, 2020Summer solstice and New moonWe had powerful days during the summer solstice and new moon last weekend. Some people felt strong emotions come out, physical pain or...
YokoJun 12, 2020Chakra Yoga Flow ClassI 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...
YokoJun 1, 2020Ojas-ImmunityIt’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...
YokoMay 25, 2020DiaryFirstly I would like to say thank you beautiful ladies who joined my classes on Friday. During this uncertain time, less people are...