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Calm before Christmas
3 yin poses to help you relax into the festive season. By Gillian Davies The lead-up to the festive period can be overwhelming, to say the least….
Welcome your in-breath in
How can we create space in the chest for our inhalation? By Imogen North We have, as a western yoga community, become so focused on our exhales…
An open letter to the unbinding yoga teacher
Michelle Maslin-Taylor on the unbound yoga teacher Oh yogi, here you are, finally a yoga teacher – living your dream. You chose this path to unbind yourself…
The three most important words you’ll ever say
Saying three powerful words can change your life. By Nikita Thakrar In my experience, we all come to a stage in our lives where we say three…
6 ways writing emails has made me a better yoga teacher
me a better yoga teacher How a weekly email has helped Sue Cheung become a better teacher As teachers it’s our responsibility to connect with students during…
10 simple mantras for beginner meditators
You don’t need to know Sanskrit or Hindi to incorporate mantras into your meditation practice. By Cora Gold 10 simple mantras for beginner meditators Nearly every corner…
Finding home
Finding home on the yoga mat. By Aleksandra Matuszewska My yoga journey began two years ago, just before the global pandemic. In fact, it began four years…
New discoveries
Does creating a new yoga pose give you any rights to it? By Diane Ashfield Imagine an astronomer gazing through their telescope and discovering a new galaxy,…
Get creative with the 7 chakras
Using the chakras to illuminate your yoga practice. By Jilly Shipway If your yoga practice has lost its sparkle, then working with the seven chakras will bring…
Why handstand?
Where to start with learning to handstand. By Sarah Moosavi The image of yoga has changed dramatically over the years from the stereotypical lotus pose images to…
Yoga for life
How to take yoga on a lifelong journey with you, through it all. By Yas Knegt A while back, having come from an abusive relationship with elements…
On simplicity
An ‘aha’ moment on my yoga mat. By Laia Bové I’m good at making things complicated, it’s one of my many talents. I remember a particular vinyasa…
Trauma-informed and diversity-oriented yoga mantras and theming
yoga mantras and theming How some ‘yogic’ catchphrases create spiritual bypass, disempower practitioners, and perpetuate trauma, and what mantras and theming to use instead. By Megan Biondi…
4 Vital Parts of Hatha Yoga for the Newbie.
What to expect from hatha yoga. By Joanne Moules The world of yoga can be a confusing one. If you are just entering this glorious world, then…
I see a shadow
Diane Ashfield draws parallels between the movie Groundhog Day and yoga philosophy The 2nd of February is known around the world as Groundhog Day. Popular and mostly…
So you really want to Savasana?
Stay on the mat just a little longer. By Paul Calarco Savasana (Corpse Pose), pronounced sha-vah-san-ah, is typically the final posture of a yoga session. The purpose of…
Yoga Through a Western Lens: Are We Honouring the Culture Behind the Practice?
Are we honouring the culture behind the practice? By Ali Barnard Cultural appropriation is not something that immediately comes to mind when one thinks of yoga. The…
The Lone Wolf
Being asked to be alone may just be life’s way of encouraging you to work on yourself. By James Adams The lone wolf stands alone. The lone…
10 easy ways to find balance in backbends
Hayley Poole shares 10 top tips to find balance in backbends Whether it’s urdvha dhanurasana (the full wheel) or just a basic spinal arch – backbends are…
3 Ways to Make Yoga More Accessible, and Why You Should Try
From breath to props, three ways to make sure yoga is accessible to all. By Laia Bové As many other stories you may have read, I, too,…
Pain in the Asana
It’s great to challenge ourselves in yoga, but should we really be feeling pain whilst practicing? Diana Ashfield encourages us to be mindful It’s great to challenge…
Loss, grief and gratitude
How to cope with grief. By Florence Christensen On 8th September, a grande dame, the Queen of the United Kingdom, took her last breath, leaving many to…
In support of students living with Systemic Lupus
October is Lupus Awareness Month. Maria Jones shares some top tips for teaching students with Systemic Lupus “What is the worst part of having lupus? “asked my…
What makes a yoga body?
Have a body. Do yoga. What ‘get a yoga body’ really means. By Jen René If you’ve spent any time at all engaging with typical yoga-related messaging…