Month: October 2020
The teacher’s path
9 simple steps to make sure your yoga teaching stays on an authentic path. By Ganga Devi There is a tendency in the West to focus on…
My Yoga Biz – Annabel Lee
MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams. This month’s mentor: Annabel Lee, 33, of Yoga with Annie (yogawithannie.co.uk) DOES…
The road to recovery
Yoga and traumatic brain injury: how youthful yoga teacher Max Munro put his life back together afer a life-threatening fall Max Munro is a 22-year-old yoga teacher….
Release the blueprint
Embrace the slings and arrows of imperfect parenthood, rather than become overwhelmed by how things ‘should’ be. By Kerry Curson Like many things we face in our…
From chaos to order
How to get back to basics when family drama has got you hooked. By Siri Arti When I found myself researching the lunar energies of the new…
Spring Green Wraps
Spring Green Wraps These spring green wraps are a take on collard green wraps. They make a nutritious snack or a lunchtime dish which is super-healthy and…
Millet And Vegetable Patties With Red Pepper Dressing
Millet And Vegetable Patties With Red Pepper Dressing These millet patties are a great addition to a salad, wrap or sandwich. The red pepper dressing has a…
Peanut Tempeh and Mango Rice Noodle Salad
Peanut Tempeh and Mango Rice Noodle Salad Packed with a variety of different flavours, this vibrant salad is the perfect dish to serve up on a summer’s…
Meditation of the month – Zen Warrior
A meditation for navigating confrontation with greater confidence and ease. By Jill Lawson Are you someone who avoids confrontation? Do you steer clear of facing difficult situations?…
Ancient wisdom for modern times
Why do we keep doing the things that we know are not good for us? The ancient science of ayurveda could offer some answers Why is it…
Hidden Treasures of the East – Hamsa: The Hand of Protection
Exploring the true meaning of yoga’s gifts to the West – Hamsa: The Hand of Protection The Hamsa symbol has become a popular good luck charm worldwide….
Eat drink yoga – August 2019
Healthy eating goodies Captain Kombucha Captain Kombucha has launched two new flavours as part of its naturally fermented drinks range. Handcrafted in western Portugal, the new arrivals…
Onigirazu
Onigirazu Onigirazu is the sushi equivalent of a sandwich; they make a great, flavoursome and filling lunch and can be made in advance. Ingredients for the marinated…
The Year of Self-Love – August: Releasing Comparisons
August: Releasing Comparisons The self-love journey is an ongoing commitment to nourishing the relationship we have with ourselves; the most important relationship we’ll ever have. It’s an…
My Secret Place – Rob Lahoud
My place Yogi: Rob Lahoud Photographer: Andreas Proesser Location: Curiosity Rocks, Lake Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia Only locals know about this hidden treasure, unless you are…
Yoga 24/7 – The best online Yoga studios
With so much yoga online nowadays you don’t even need to leave the house to get your yoga fix. Here’s our quick guide to the best ones…
Upward-Facing Dog – David Kam
DAVID KAM IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) Benefits A beautiful benefit of practicing this posture is that it opens up the…
PARK LIFE
Enjoy a bit of free yoga in the park this summer Nothing beats whiling away the hours in the park when the weather’s fine. Then again, nothing…
Lessons from the mat – James de Albuquerque
Reflections of a 10-year-old yogi….at the age of 70. James de Albuquerque reflects on what he has learned from a decade on the mat “The purpose of…
STRESS AWARENESS
Hidden symptoms your body is stressed and how to tackle them. By Miss Velile Ndebele It doesn’t matter who you are, stress inevitably affects most people. Figures…
Yoga Nidra: a homecoming and a release
Uma Dinsmore-Tuli explores the power and potential of one of yoga’s simplest but most effective tools. Literally, Yoga Nidra means ‘yoga sleep ’and it is an astonishing,…
The Body Positivity Blog – Digital divas
Digital divas. Jane Lambert prepares to step out of the comfort zone of her online yoga at home and into the real world of yoga classes Way…
Yoga Anatomy: Firefly Pose (Titibasana)
A 360º overview of… Firefly Pose (Titibasana) With Dr Kiki Morriss Firefly is an advanced balancing pose that requires good alignment, physical strength and determination. Start with…
OM Meets… Kino MacGregor
Photo: Alessandro Sigismondi (sigismondiphotography.com) OM meets… Kino MacGregor Kino MacGregor is a Miami native who’s happiest on the beach with a fresh coconut in hand and a…