Last weekend I had the good fortune to expand my knowledge of how to teach yoga to seniors. This Certificate course has confirmed some ideas I already had as well as learning new techniques for this growing area, where there is such a need as well as a big demand. Seventeen teachers on the course lead by our teacher Jaya Bharati, at the Sivanada Centre, Putney in London

Some asanas are what I call gateways to further asana variations and Kapotasana pigeon pose is one of those. "Resting Pigeon" as in this photo, is wonderful after strong standing asanas or it can be more dynamic with a back bend, so there are adaptations for the different levels of students in class. The full expression of this is is with the back knee bent and both hands holding the ankle, this pulls the energy up the body into the belly, requiring significant flexibility in

As I continue teaching in the community it has emerged that many are unable to balance for any length of time. This is becoming more and more important in the classes I teach. I watch with great satisfaction as all my students gradually gain a degree of balance as each week we persevere in this area and their determination is something to behold! The pleasure and sense of achievement is wonderful to see in all age groups. This issue cuts through all age groups, by the way, an