Month: August 2020
Keeping things real with yoga
Keeping things real with yoga. By Meg Jackson Up until yesterday you’d have thought I had the best fingernails ever to grace a yoga mat. They were…
Back bending progression.
Love those backbends. A back-bending progression with Angelique Sandas Backbends can be invigorating and freeing. They can also be intense and intimidating. This progression leads the body…
Flaunt yourself free
From corporate attorney to yoga teacher and burlesque dancer: Lora Cheadle outlines her four stages of competence and how the principles of FLAUNT! can set you free…
OM in 30 Seconds – September 2020
Yoga, Race & Diversity Lack of diversity across the fitness industry is even more apparent in yoga. It has been completely whitewashed, sexualised as part of the…
THE ZEN MAMA
Jackie Heffer-Cooke gave up a high-stress TV career following the birth of her first child to help others navigate the trials of parenthood more smoothly with yoga…
Contributors – September 2020
Dr Kiki Morriss Dr Kiki Morriss is a trained medical doctor, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and founder of Primrose Hill Yoga in London, where she teaches adults,…
Ayurveda autumn cleanse
Ayurveda expert Zane Zalite discusses the autumn seasonal transition from pitta to vata, as the summer months make way for winter According to ayurveda, the seasons can…
Juice cleansing 101
Boost your energy and productivity by making your home a retreat. By naturopath Chloe Silverman Often, during times when we need the most energy and focus, we…
Mindfulness meditation training – meditation for fear
Mindfulness meditation training alters how we process fearful memories, a new study shows Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. Well, now there’s…
Coconut banana nice cream and chocolate chip cookies
Cocunut banana nice cream and chocolate chip cookies MAKES 12 COOKIES AND AROUND 750G ICE CREAM Even though my father was the chef, my mother would always…
In Search of Simplicity Through Meditation
Ditch the clutter in your life — the mess around the house, the junk food, the negative thoughts – to simplify, create space and set your spirit…
All on your own tortillas
All on your own tortillas MAKES 16 The majority of shop-bought tortillas are packaged in plastic and have been sitting on the shelf for weeks, maybe even…
‘I have nothing in my fridge’ stir fry
‘I have nothing in my fridge’ stir fry SERVES 3-4 We’ve all been there. There are a few odd vegetables hanging around in the fridge, but nothing…
Ski fit – Yoga and Skiing
Yoga and skiing – Tim and Sharon Phillis of Yoga Tonic share their top tips for staying fit and preventing injury if you’re skiing or snowboarding this…
The Importance Of Breathing To Feel Better
Garry Jones relates the importance of breathing on mental and emotional health and how we can help ourselves feel better A key method for relieving feelings of…
Eat drink yoga – october 2019
Human Food Daily Nutrition Bar Vegan snack bar from Human Food. Contains 100% of the recommended intake of Vitamin B12 and at least 50% ofother essential vitamins…
A year of self love – Protecting your energy
Protecting your energy Self-love is an ongoing commitment to finding full acceptance for yourself as you are right now. The more you practice self-love, the more freedom…
Revolved Extended Hand to Foot Pose
RAVI DIXIT IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Revolved Extended Hand to Foot Pose (Parivrtta Utthita Pada Hastasana) Benefits This asana improves concentration and balance. It Increases…
Hard Rock Hotel Yoga – Rock OM
Cool yoga music vibes are the new thing for the next crop of chic, boutique luxury hotels, such as Rock OM at Hard Rock Hotel Not so…
Hidden Treasures of the east – The nine nights of celebration
The Nine Nights of Celebration Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West. Navratri: ‘nava’ (nine) and ‘ratri’ (nights) is the 10-day and nine-night festival…
The age of athleisure
If you think yoga seems more popular than ever nowadays, that’s because it is. And the demand for athleisure is increasing too Everyone loves yoga these days,…
Salty Yoga – the healing combination of salt and yoga
Gentle flows… deep breaths… and a little dose of fun…the healing combination of salt and yoga Have you ever had the experience of being in that gorgeous…
Exploring the world through tantra
Managing the senses in a sense-driven world: how Tantric philosophy can enhance our experience of everyday life. By Kerry Curson The smell of freshly cut grass in…
Love your chakras
A deeper understanding of the Chakra system. By Paula Mayura The Chakra system originated in India over 4.000 years ago and is described as far back as…