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Activewear the new life-wear
For a business launched during last year’s lockdown, adjusting to the ‘new normal’ is part of the process for LacunaFit founder Lucy Scott Brown. Here, she tells…
Always transmit positive vibes
Transmit positive vibes Be kind to yourself, give out positive vibes and always do your best: the building blocks to success. By Sally Parkes Like most yoga…
How to build your yoga class and your community
A guide to building two essential components in your yoga business: your yoga class and your community. By Jackie Heffer-Cooke The first thing to understand when you…
Successful yoga career – Quality counts
Good quality training and a good dose of pragmatism can make all the difference in building a successful yoga career. By Gillian Osborne So, you want to…
Why you need yoga in 2021
3 important (and fascinating) science-proven reasons you need yoga in 2021. By Kim Weeks and Sat Bir Singh Khalsa The list of science-proven health benefits of yoga…
Yoga and sleep
Yoga and sleep: Discover ways to sleep better and improve performance on the mat. By Wendy Jacob You may recognise the feeling – a late night, an…
Spiritual awakening
Coming home to love: when you are on a spiritual path, what does it mean to love everybody? By Raquel Bravo Last year, while in the throes…
Acro Yoga: a brief history
Are you a yoga purist? The ancient origins of Pole Yoga and Acro Yoga may surprise you, writes Patrick McCartney For the purist, many hybrid forms of…
Moonology made easy – part 2
Discover the beauty of working with the moon and create a personal toolbox to navigate its amazing energies. Part two of a three-part mini-series, by Olivia Hickman…
Eat Drink Yoga – March 2021
Healthy eating goodies Real Good Ketchup The Vegan Arrabbiata Pizza Popped Lotus Seeds American Pistachios
Golden Chai
Golden Chai MAKES: 1 MUG OR GLASS, WITH EXTRA TO TOP UP Earthy turmeric, cinnamon and ginger lend this warming drink a wonderful flavour and colour. This…
Rice Paper Rolls With Alfalfa Sprouts
Rice Paper Rolls With Alfalfa Sprouts MAKES: 8 WRAPS Perfect paired with a peanut dipping sauce, these light, crispy rice paper rolls are fresh, summery and bursting…
Glass Noodles with Stir-Fry Vegetables and Soy Sauce
Glass Noodles with Stir-Fry Vegetables and Soy Sauce A light and nutritious meal, packed with Stir-Fry vegetables. It is simple to make and ready in minutes. Ingredients…
How to eat well in a pandemic
Top tips for eating well during a lockdown, from the British Nutrition Foundation On top of the usual winter blues, the start of the year has also…
Teen Yoga ambassadors
A new ambassador scheme from Teen Yoga is looking to make yoga and its many benefits available to more young people as the mental health fallout from…
My Yoga Biz – Sarah Highfield
MyYogaBiz Tips from the experts to help you grow the yoga business of your dreams This month’s mentor: Sarah Highfield, 38, Yogagise Yoga, London What is your…
Safe spaces
Do you show up as safe? By Paula Hines Safe space. This term is often mentioned in the realms of yoga gatherings and increasingly so, as more…
OM Books – March 2021
Strong, Calm And Free – A Modern Guide To Yoga, Meditation And Mindful Living Nicola Jane Hobbs £16.99 Bloomsbury Heartfelt and deeply practical, this book invites you…
Do the splits
Sometimes not even the grippiest of mats will help you. By Victoria Jackson Recently in class (online, of course!) the teacher said: “In one minute’s time you’re…
Ethical Yoga Wear
Find freedom in your movement, feel connection with the universe and live with intention: welcome to our special report on ethical yoga wear No one ever regrets…
TORTOISE POSE (KURMASANA) with Mario Austin
MARIO AUSTIN IS THE MAN ON THE MAT TORTOISE POSE (KURMASANA) Benefits Strengthens the entire back. Gives hamstrings and adductors a stretch. Tones the abdominal region. Helps…
Slumdog Warrior – Dickens Omondi Odhiambo
Kenyan yoga coach, Dickens Omondi Odhiambo, who grew up in the slums of Kibera, wins award for social good after inspiring others in his native Nairobi Dickens…
Back to nature
Back to nature: a gentle lakeside yoga sequence to reconnect with the natural environment. By Safia Siddiqui Bowley Spending time in nature nourishes the soul, and with…
Yoga bones: a practice for all ages
Yoga is a wonderfully-therapeutic practice for all ages, building strong bones and bodies for young and old. Laura Staton, occupational therapist and author of a new book,…