Today’s Picks
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,…
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…
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…
5 ways to curb a smartphone addiction
Our brains are turning to these little gadgets to receive their dopamine fix, but it doesn’t have to be that way. By James Adams Smartphones. Those clever…
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…
5 helpful tips for practicing mindfulness
The first steps to experiencing the benefits of mindfulness. By Dr Melissa Susan Krieger Is mindfulness a goal of your yoga practice? A decade ago, I would…
The plus-sized yoga teacher
Your body shape makes no difference to your teaching ability. By Nikita Thakrar It appears as though anyone over a size 10 is plus size now. In…
Become a yoga teacher – me?
Can you be a yoga teacher? Joanne Moules says yes you can So you enjoy yoga. Regularly attend a class and you are experiencing countless benefits from…
Yoga – it’s not all about the moves
Stretches and poses are just a small part of your yoga journey. By James Adams Whenever the word yoga is mentioned, you may recall a mental image…
Meditation can be for you too
3 ways to explore meditation. By Laia Bové Telling you that having a consistent meditation practice is one of the most powerful things you can do for…
Honouring Hispanic Heritage Month in Your Yoga Practice (while getting a good night’s rest)
(while getting a good night’s rest) 3 ways to honour the Hispanic heritage in your yoga practice and focus on getting a good night’s rest. By Monica…