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How my relationship with yoga saved the relationship with my body
How yoga has helped Alice following her MS diagnosis. By Annabelle Swarts For three years now, Alice Lattimore (19) has suffered from MS (multiple sclerosis). MS is…
Goodness Gracious – Bhadrasana pose
Exploring Bhadrasana – Gracious Pose. By Diane Ashfield There’s a saying in yoga that you should master all of the standing poses before attempting the seated postures…
Killer yoga
Why yoga is being practiced in the armed forces. By Diane Ashfield Being a yoga teacher, I’m naturally drawn to any articles featuring yoga in the national…
Yoga props and making do
How COVID changed yoga props. By Maria Oliver Yoga props. Don’t you just love them? If you can’t reach your toes, use a brightly coloured belt. Blocks…
The blissfulness of meditation
How the nothingness of meditation becomes everything. By Dr. Melissa Susan Krieger A blissful state lies in wait of self-discovery. Through meditation, you can connect intimately with…
To infinity and beyond: Anantasana
Exploring laid back pose Anantasana. By Diane Ashfield If there was ever a laid back yoga pose, it has to be Anantasana, also known as Sleeping Vishnu…
Enjoy the journey
Desperate to get into a particular yoga posture? Take your time and enjoy the journey. By Diane Ashfield If you have a yoga pose that’s your nemesis…
How to balance your gallbladder meridian through yoga practice
Bringing balance to the gallbladder meridian through yoga poses. By Micaela Maddedu An imbalance in the gallbladder meridian can present as depletion (meridian is empty) or excess…
“There is no perfect practice. There is no perfect Yogi”
Archana Kanade on her gradual realisation about her yoga practice When I first began practicing, it was more from a fitness point of view. My asthma condition…
How to hack your cycle to optimise your yoga practice
Tips on how to hack your cycle to create your new yogic super power! By Ellie Spear Have you ever been curious about how your cycle affects…
Swap from Yang-focused power yoga to Yin Yoga (and Sound)
Every once in a while, swap a power yoga class to a Yin Yoga (+ Sound) session. By Henrika Helynen Yin and Sound is the perfect combination…
5 ways to create a body-positive yoga practice
Be intentional about creating a body-positive yoga practice. By Brandi Rima Knowing myself now, it’s hard to believe that I first tried yoga because I hated my…
The Divine and Tantra
An extract from The Power of Tantra Meditation, by Artemis Emily Doyle and Bhairav Thomas English Tantra views the Divine as having one reality composed of two…
Confused about breathing?
Simplifying breathing to get what you need from it. By Micaela Maddedu It is overwhelming and confusing every time we start reading about breath: what type is…
8 incentives to practice yoga outside
Find a level place. Practicing yoga in nature, by Alexa Mergen Sunday mornings when a volunteer teacher leads a public yoga class along our city’s riverfront, tourists…
Trauma Awareness Month
May is National Trauma Awareness Month in the US. Will you recognise the signs of traumatic stress? By Holly Gibbs Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of…
More yoga for teenagers
Lyn Eborall on the benefits of yoga for teenagers, and what she has learnt from them during their classes We’ve all read articles about the challenges young…
Mauna – Noble Silence
The power of silence. By Archana Kanade As a child, if I was being naughty or had crossed the line of discipline, I was given the punishment…
Put a spring in your step – time to get moving!
It’s time to get moving! By Gillian Davies It’s finally happening. The buds are blooming on the trees, it’s a little bit warmer outside and colour and…
Memory, I salute you
Can regularly practicing a yoga sequence help boost our memory? By Diane Ashfield I was very sad to hear the recent news of screen legend Bruce Willis…
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…
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…