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The benefits of yoga and meditation during lockdown: four proven ways to alleviate anxiety from expert yoga teachers, Victoria Ayling and Tara Lee The lockdowns around the…
5 Ways to Explain to Children What is Yoga
How to explain to children the true essence of yoga. Gopala Amir Yaffa What actually is yoga? Well, the word ‘yoga’ basically translates to ‘union’. When we…
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat; alternatives to PVC
In the market for a new mat? Beware, most mats are made from plastic. Find out what other plastics are out there, other than PVC, and what…
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat; 3 reasons to avoid PVC
You’ve ditched the plastic, got an eco-friendly water bottle for the gym and a reusable coffee cup for the café, so this might make you gulp: your…
How to choose a yoga mat
Considering a new mat? Wait! Read this first to find out about cushioning, grip, portability, and what material to choose. Part one of a three-part series by…
The Origins of Yoga
An exploration of Lord Shiva, Parvati, Matsyendra, and the early origins and spirituality of yoga. By Neelam Puri Yoga is a combination of breath control, simple meditation,…
Try Before You Buy
How to make the most out of further training courses. By Melissa Albarran Being a yoga teacher – in a global pandemic or otherwise – every penny…
Stacking Stones and Good Intentions
Balancing stones, much like yoga itself, can bring a calm focus and an inner peace to our everyday lives. By Guinavere Elizabeth Long Balancing stones, much like…
7 tips for daily practice
7 tips to support your yoga practice in a world that is constantly changing. By Mellara Gold The most valuable relationship we can have is the one…
Relationships and spirituality
Could your spirituality be the key to how long your relationships last? By Neelam Puri Have you ever wondered why your relationships don’t last? There are some…
How our lungs affect our emotions
Breathing is an integral part of yoga. Here, Viviane Maia outlines the significance and power of our lungs and how they can affect our emotions In Traditional…
The Importance of Small
The importance of small: why I’m permanently changing my exercise habits this lockdown and supporting small, local yoga studios and teachers. By Emma West Before lockdown, my…
How to get the most from a yoga teacher training
My top 5 tips for getting the most from your yoga teacher training course. By Emma West I completed a 250-hour yoga teacher training over 10 months…
Mind games!
Time to explore your inner critic: simple tools for a quieter, more peaceful mind. By Eva Kristlova Be mindful of your mind: it can be positive and…
My 7 Favourite Benefits of Yoga
There are literally thousands of great reasons to do yoga. Here, Olga Oakenfold outlines her seven favourite benefits of a yoga practice 1. Yoga gives you a…
Meditation for Children
A simple home meditation practice for children caught up in the cycle of stress brought about by endless lockdowns. By Emma West Last year was was tough…
Stop chasing happy and embrace the moment
Are you chasing happiness? Start embracing the ‘moments’ of happiness if you want to lead a fuller, richer life, writes Katia Shulga You know that blissful feeling…
Reaching out during COVID-19
Image: Alex Yeung / Shutterstock.com. The power of connection and the importance of reaching out to others during the Covid-19 pandemic. By Guinavere Elizabeth Long The 2020…
home meditation fort
For those seeking sanctuary and serenity right now, it’s time to build your own adult meditation ‘fort’ – using pillows, blankets, anything you can lay your hands…
The healing power of jewellery
Incorporating healing crystals, jewellery and gemstones into what you wear can boost energy levels and nurture feelings of positivity and joy, writes Nancy Ahuja In the last…
Dear Chair Yoga, I’m Sorry
Emma West writes a personal and heartfelt letter to the miracle that is chair yoga On the first day of my year-long yoga teacher training, I broke…
3 Things to Consider when Yoga is your Business
3 things to consider when yoga is your business: Rebecca Milnes shares three strategies to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams 1. What’s your…
5 Tips to Take Flight in 2021: Rooting to Rise
Rooting to rise: Desi Barlett highlights 5 key inversion tips to take flight in 2021 In the practice of yoga, we learn a lot about creating a…
Yoga voices from BIPOC communities
Voices from BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of colour) communities share their views on how yoga is becoming more diverse and accessible, especially in the wake of…