Month: April 2021
Meditation through Poetry
The soothing words of poetry can complement our meditation practice. By Nikita Thakrar As we begin to emerge from the third national lockdown in the UK, and…
Does Our Yoga Practice Ever Get Easier?
Why does it sometimes feel like our yoga is getting harder, the more we practice on the mat? It’s because we are learning about ourselves. By Mellara…
The 5 Koshas
The five bodies according to the ancient yogis. By Stephen Marks One question I often like to start my meditation workshops with is: Are you your thoughts?…
Hyperextension and yoga, why strength is key
When it comes to hyperextension, sometimes it’s better to sacrifice those extra few inches of stretching for a more consistent, regular, safe practice. By Emma West I…
Flying the nest
10 tips for new teachers out of lock down. By Sarah Rumble If you are a newly qualified teacher, first off, congratulations! Doing a teacher training is…
Eco Products
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Mantra of the month – yes you can
Mantra of the month How often do you find yourself saying, “I can’t” instead of “I can”? “I can’t” seems to be an auto-pilot statement for many…
A Yogi’s Guide to saving the Planet
A Yogi’s Guide To Saving The Planet What’s loving the environment got to do with yoga? By Deana Morri Remember your first taste of yoga? Grappling with…
Wake up call
A Yogi’s Guide To Saving The Planet Saying ‘no’ to single-use plastic Global WAKEcup is a zero-waste reusables brand with a mission to end single use plastic…
Rainbow Yoga
Rainbow Yoga is a fun style for all that’s great for building connection Rainbow Yoga – for children, adults and all ages – is all about connection:…
Yin Yoga
Caterpillar A quiet practice delivering powerful physical and mental benefits. By Gillian Cawte Yin Yoga is a quiet practice which can help balance the yang aspects of…
Restorative Yoga
Soften, relax and release with Restorative Yoga. By Eva Kristlova Restorative Yoga is a restful yoga for stressful times. This is a nourishing and soothing style of…
Treats from Eden
A Yogi’s Guide To Saving The Planet An eco-conscious vegan cafe that has seen online orders boom during a year of lockdowns Enjoyed by celebrities, athletes and…
How green is your garden?
A Yogi’s Guide To Saving The Planet Creating an eco-friendly environment in your home and garden. By Evelyn James The idea of living sustainably is now more…
Know before you throw
A Yogi’s Guide To Saving The Planet A simple guide to sustainable packaging The plastic crisis is now well documented, and in response, companies are launching all…
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat
A Yogi’s Guide To Saving The Planet Looking for a new yoga mat? Beware: most mats are made from plastic! Bethany Norman explores some of the natural…
Kundalini Yoga
Open up to the true brilliance of you with Kundalini Yoga. By Jessica Banks With ancient roots and many facets, Kundalini Yoga is considered to be the…
LYT Yoga
LYT Yoga is anatomically informed and designed to correct imbalances from a sedentary lifestyle. Caroline Nunn explains how she discovered this practice that’s ideal for modern times…
Iyengar yoga
A classic, long-established yoga practice for all. By Katie Owens Iyengar Yoga is named after the late BKS Iyengar, who is credited with bringing yoga to the…
SUP Yoga
Where zen meets sport. By Enrico Tambellini By combining the world’s fastest-growing water sport of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) with the ancient art of yoga you get…
7 trending yoga styles to try this summer
Looking to try something new this summer but not sure what? Here are seven brilliant yoga styles you might want to explore One of the best things…
Safe hands
Missing hands-on adjustments in the studio, Victoria Jackson turns to her husband for a little lockdown yoga support I don’t often use yoga videos for my home…
OM Travel – May 2021
Book your yoga break quick: the retreat industry is poised to boom post lockdown, according to health and wellbeing experts The UK wellness retreat industry is predicted…
Yoga is for every body – May 2021
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community We want your photos!Send us happy shots, fun pics, great asana (or bad asana!), big smiley faces, anything…