Bhramari Pranayama is a safe and simple practice that calms the nervous system by lengthening the exhalation using sound. It offers an opportunity to let go of the external stimuli for a few moments creating calm and quiet in the body and mind. It is also great for getting to sleep or back to sleep, and as a prelude to meditation. 

There has been a lot of talk lately about being safe in Yoga. To me it is very simple. If we are always practicing Ahimsa, there really should not be any question about being safe.

I recently had the pleasure of seeing David Whyte speak on the subject of 'Asking the beautiful question'. He encouraged us to be a shade braver and at the end he thanked everyone for spending a Saturday morning sitting in the dark listening to him, but from where I sat, there was only light. I love so many of this poems, this is just one of my favourites.