Month: April 2023
Emerging into wholeness
Creating the bonds of deep, heartfelt connection with ourselves. By Lauren Bloxham Reading time: 5 minutes The early summer is a great time to look around and…
Sadhguru: man on a mission
Yogi and spiritual teacher Sadhguru, or Jaggi Vasudev, is the founder and head of the Isha Foundation in India, which has touched the lives of millions worldwide…
Man on the Mat – Virabhadrasana
MAN ON THE MAT with Ravi Dixit Virabhadrasana Reading time: 2 minutes In Sanskrit, ‘Vira’ means ‘hero’ or ‘warrior’ and ‘Bhadra’ is ‘good, blessed or fortunate’. This…
The power of a yoga self-practice
How I discovered, lost and then rediscovered the joy of a yoga self-practice. By Chantelle Magrath Prior to my 200hr yoga teaching training, I’d never heard of…
The 6AM yoga lady
An uncomfortable truth about teaching yoga. By Brandi Rima I noticed a missed call from the studio right after my plane landed ending a weekend trip with…
Continuing Professional Development
Why continuing professional development is important for yoga teachers. By Maria Oliver Continuing Professional Development is essential for anyone’s career regardless of the industry or niche. This…
Yoga at Home – Inner Warrior – Sequence
Inner Warrior A whistle-stop tour through the warrior poses. By Isabel Lankester 1. Ardha Uttanasana (Standing Half Forward Fold) Begin in standing at the stop of your…
Yoga at Home – Inner Warrior
Inner Warrior A whistle-stop tour through the warrior poses The essence of a warrior is strength, but also patience, perseverance and focus. Here, we acknowledge our foundations…
5 yin-spiring poses for spring
Come out of hibernation with yin yoga this spring. By Imogen North When I ask students why they choose to practice yin yoga they tell me; being…
Planet Yoga – June 2023
Planet yoga Stories from around the weird and wonderful world of yoga USA: Worker wellbeing More younger employees are using workplace mental health and wellness benefits than…
Yoga changed my life – Lorna Chapman
Lorna Chapman set up Luna Yoga & Health in 2003…and she hasn’t looked back since NAME: Lorna Chapman AGE: 52 OCCUPATION: Yoga teacher, linguist YOGA YEARS: 25+…
My Secret Place – West Wittering, West Sussex
My Preview text place Yogi: Anna Coates Photographer: Hester Barnes Location: West Wittering, West Sussex, England The photo shows Anna Coates enjoying the fresh air and natural…
Welcome – May 2023
Welcome Welcome to our May issue. Inside this month, we’ve got everything you need to keep you inspired both on and off the mat, from yoga sequences,…
Four Ways to Practice The Art of Surrender
How yoga teachings can help us during our moments of surrender. By Angie Follensbee-Hall When my daughter was three years old and nearly died, I experienced a…
Have we become too attached to the word no?
No means no – unless you really should mean yes. By Sofia Kazi ‘No’ is perhaps one of the most profoundly deep and multi-faceted words in the…
Yoga gymnastics
Must we be so flexible to do yoga? The damaging effects of conflating yoga with gymnastics. By Sarah Highfield If you were to put the word ‘yoga’…
Yoga and wild swimming in Cornwall
Love your yoga and now want to experience the wild swimming craze too? Look no further than Cornwall’s Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, where you can experience…
Body Positive Yoga Retreat
Yoga with a Moroccan twist on retreat with body positive yoga teacher and coach Donna Noble Yoga teacher and body positive coach Donna Noble will be leading…
The Glass House Retreat
An invitation to Essex – The Glass House Retreat is the new kid on the block in the county’s health and wellness scene There are so many…
Autumn yoga retreat – Housel Bay Hotel, Cornwall
A Cornish yoga retreat on the edge of the world at Housel Bay Hotel Housel Bay Hotel, a Cornish hotel on the southernmost tip of the UK,…
Teaching what you practice
Yoga teaching from a place of authenticity is where it’s at. By Paula Hines A yoga practitioner who has practiced with me for a decade, recently told…
Come and play yoga
Learning to embed fun, play and exploration in our yoga practice… for all ages. By Maria Oliver Being in play, being in the state of mind that…
My Yoga Biz – Nicola Barnes
MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Nicola Barnes, 50, NKB Holistic and Yoga(nkbholisticandyoga.com) Does a…
Fuel your fitness
Experts reveal the answers to the most Googled questions about fitness, workouts and nutrition If you’re into one of the more strenuous yoga styles and take your…