Asanas & Physical Moves
If you are reading this, it is probably because you are already aware that you need a change. Intuitively, you might feel that moving would be good for you.
We live in a time in which whenever we want something, we’d like to get it, or achieve it, straight away. More than ever we live in the immediate moment, oblivious to the fact that the most fulfilling and life enhancing actions involve a process. “Quick results” is everyone’s favourite choice. Whether it involves losing weight, making money, learning a language or reaching enlightenment through yoga and meditation, we want the shortest, fastest, possible way.
The moment you start doing the exercises in our website, you will start feeling good.
There is a process involving intelligent choices and a thought out progression rather than a random selection of exercise videos. Our exercises are aimed at regaining, improving and maintaining good health for the long term.
Each month we will offer you:
- Our monthly exercise video, with sequences learned and practiced by our clients –and ourselves!- throughout the years, involving movements from different traditions and disciplines, such as kinisielogy, active warm-ups, body weight exercises and of course, yoga in all of its forms.
- The Yoga Therapy set. Every month we will deal with a particular health concern, paying specific attention to health imbalances such as lower back pain, anxiety, heart disease, digestive problems and many other issues.
To begin to experience the benefits of our exercise sequences, try these sample videos now. They will give you a sense of how we work. Please keep in mind our video library, available only to members, will include a range of pacing and skill levels.
The monthly video shown here is a fairly fast sequence, watch it through first to familiarise yourself with the movements, then practice twice a week for one month.
The Yoga Therapy set focuses on strengthening and stretching the lower back and increasing mobility in that area. Follow our tutorial to learn how to keep your lower back healthy.
Please remember to read our recommendations and contraindications, included with every video.
Begin your practice today, start feeling great!
Pawanmuktasana for Auto-immune
Sun Salutation for LBP
Yoga Therapy for Lower Back Set
Your set for the Summer
Slow Flow Set
Shoulder set I
Sitting Spine Stretches
Long and Lean
The power set
Fall Set 2







YT – for low energy
Fall Set 1
YT Joints
Kundalini Belly 1
YT Abdominal Strength
Vitality Yoga Set
Breathing
BREATHING PRACTICES
Breathing is one of the most essential and basic body activities. Breathing is simple, and yet it has become an issue for millions of people.
Most of us assume that because breathing is usually automatic, it is beyond our active control. But what we may not realize is that many physical and psychological problems can be better handled when we breathe properly by changing the rate, depth and quality of our breath.
Below you will find a selection of simple breathing techniques and exercises that will help you control your breath and take life at a calmer pace.
With love,
Montserrat and Emile
Cooling breath: Sitali Pranayam
5 - 2016
Sitali Pranayan is an ancient breathing practice that has a cooling effect on the body. Learn this practical technique to calm down heated emotions and periods of stress, or even after an intense workout.
Bhramari breath (Bee’s breath)
4 - 2015
The continuous buzzing sound of Bhramari breath brings me into a state of peace, calm and lightness like no other form of breath does. I practice it with my students when they have sinuses issues -ideal for the allergy season-, depression and symptoms of stress, such as anxiety and insomnia.
Read more Breathing
Breath of Fire (Bellow’s Breath) for 12 weeks
The Three Magic Breathing Exercises.
The balancing breath
Heart-centred breathing exercises







The lesson of Heart-Centred Breathing
The Importance of the Diaphragm







Breathing Exercises 2







Moving with the breath: A Case Study
Breathing Exercises 1







Yoga Nidra & Relaxation
Our guided meditations
Yoga Nidra, according to Swami Satyananda Saraswati, “…is a powerful technique in which to relax consciously…a systematic method of inducing physical, mental and emotional relaxation”.
Yoga Nidra has an amazing effect. We have seen hundreds of clients through the years suffering from all levels of stress finding relief with this simple guided meditation. Yoga Nidra feels safe, because all you have to do is follow the simple guidance of an experienced teacher, so you don’t have to worry about how to relax, or even learn how to meditate. After a few minutes the state of relaxation gradually settles in.
Listen to our guided meditations, below, to receive the gift of total relaxation any moment of your day.
With Love,
Montserrat and Emile
Health News & Articles
As our understanding of health continues to evolve, we will provide you with monthly updates and insights into the most current health news. We will also give you examples of case studies based on our experience as therapists. This way, you can decide for yourself, and take action for your own health, when you need it.
How to survive the Winter… part II
Good living in the Winter months (part I)
That wonderful Placebo effect
Lifestyle Causes of Lower Back Pain
What is A2 milk?
Abhyanga: Ayurvedic self-massage
Parabens and breast cancer.
Burnout, explained.
Post holiday blues and how to combat them
Montserrat and Emile’s 12- Week Food Plan
Whatever happened to melancholy?
A satisfying holiday.
The vegetarian choice
Superwomen and auto-immune disease
Your fall food list
What you need to know about the common cold
Nourishing Wisdom
FODMAPs & Your Belly
A simple lower back pain?
The best foods for your back
Food Wisdom
Recipes
Pickled Green (& Yellow) Beans
4 - 2015
Summer is pretty much over now but I’m still hoping to hold on to it for a little while longer with some end of summer pickles. I found this simple recipe for pickled green beans (or “dilly beans” as they are known in the States) on the kitchen.com website. I like them just a few days after I’ve pickled them because they’re still super crunchy. They taste lovely and fresh …….
Recipes
Asian Noodle Salad
9 - 2016
“I’ve been making all sorts of salads this summer, but the one I keep coming back to is this Asian noodle salad…”
Read more Food Wisdom
Berry Smoothie
Very Green Quinoa Salad
Super Green Smoothie
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
4-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Nut, Seed & Date Bars
Cajun Spiced Crunchy Chickpeas
Beetroot & Chocolate Cake
korean-style chicken and rice
Baked Fish in Salt Crust
Chocolate and coconut granola
Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Coconut Curry
Warm brussels and cauliflower salad
A Summer Salad of Cucumber, Red Radish, Walnuts & Zucchini
Ingrid’s Salmon Tartare
Recipes
Pickled Green (& Yellow) Beans
4 - 2015
Summer is pretty much over now but I’m still hoping to hold on to it for a little while longer with some end of summer pickles. I found this simple recipe for pickled green beans (or “dilly beans” as they are known in the States) on the kitchen.com website. I like them just a few days after I’ve pickled them because they’re still super crunchy. They taste lovely and fresh …….
Recipes
Asian Noodle Salad
9 - 2016
“I’ve been making all sorts of salads this summer, but the one I keep coming back to is this Asian noodle salad…”
Read more Food Wisdom
Berry Smoothie
Very Green Quinoa Salad
Super Green Smoothie
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
4-Ingredient Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Nut, Seed & Date Bars
Cajun Spiced Crunchy Chickpeas
Beetroot & Chocolate Cake
korean-style chicken and rice
Baked Fish in Salt Crust
Chocolate and coconut granola
Pumpkin, Red Lentil and Coconut Curry
Warm brussels and cauliflower salad
A Summer Salad of Cucumber, Red Radish, Walnuts & Zucchini
Ingrid’s Salmon Tartare
Q&A
Which supplements should I take in the Spring/Summer…?
Fat or carb free?
What are the best Apres-ski exercises?
Best Pre-ski exercises
How can I prevent catching the flu?
Which are the best exercises on a long flight?
“How can I find out if I have food allergies?”
“What are the best stretches for relaxing?”
“Is coffee good for me?”
“What are the best natural remedies for colds?”
“What are the best core exercises for men?”
“Why have I become sensitive to certain foods as I get older?”
“How can I make my mind quiet?”
“What are the best warm ups for runners?”







CORPORATE YOGA & HEALTH
CORPORATE YOGA & HEALTH
3 - 2016
Our specifically designed Yoga and Corporate Health workshops and classes are a valuable support system for many international companies. Read all about Collective Health programs, by My Life Moves.
YOGA THERAPY CLINICS
Yoga Therapy for Heart Disease
4 - 2015
A safe, effective and compassionate application of Yoga and Yoga Therapy for clients and students with heart disease. Learn about the most important contraindications and the modifications that you can introduce in your practice, different types of heart disease and how Yoga Therapy can help to take care of your heart.
Auto-inmune disease: the new epidemic
1 - 2017
Auto-inmnune disease can come as a surprise to many women (78% of the total population who are diagnosed with auto-immune are women), but not as a surprise to their immune system. In this practical Yoga Therapy Clinic we will learn the different and most common types of auto-immune disease, and how to approach them from a Yoga Therapy perspective.