September 5, 2024
So you’ve booked your first yoga class, decided whether to rent or buy a mat, and checked the route to the studio. The only remaining question is this: what are you going to wear? The good news is that you’ll be spoilt for choice. As yoga has become more popular worldwide, manufacturers have expanded their...
July 5, 2024
One of the main benefits of yoga is just how little ‘equipment’ you need to practice. In fact, you’re good to go with little more than a mat, enough space to roll it out, and comfortable clothes. But here’s the thing – choosing the right mat for you can really make a difference. It may...
May 27, 2024
Yoga is an ancient practice with roots reaching back thousands of years in Asia. Thanks to the plethora of benefits, Asians never ceased practicing different types of yoga. In the United States, yoga has almost exploded in popularity over the past decade and a half. We love introducing more practitioners to yoga and helping others...
April 19, 2024
When can you call yourself an advanced yoga practitioner? The answer is – it depends. But while that may be true, it doesn’t help you pick the best yoga class for you. Would you benefit most from a beginner, intermediate, or advanced class? And what does ‘all levels’ mean? In this blog, we take a...
March 10, 2024
Every year as Spring and Summer approach, you’ll struggle to load a lifestyle website or open a magazine without stumbling across articles advising you on how to get perfect abs in time to bare your midriff. Don’t worry, we’re not about to jump on that bandwagon. What we want to do is spend some time...
February 24, 2024
Mention yoga and most people, including seasoned practitioners, think about flexibility, mobility, mindfulness, and perhaps even meditation. But have you considered adapting your yoga practice to develop strength? We’re not suggesting you turn into a bodybuilder. Instead, we want to devote this blog to looking at asanas from a different angle with upper body strength...
February 16, 2024
We’ve all fallen off the wagon when it comes to our yoga practice. Even the most dedicated of our in-house instructors and the gurus we admire the most are likely to have had breaks in their yoga journey. Whether it’s because of an injury stopping you from practicing, family events getting in the way, or...
February 12, 2024
Look at pictures of yoga practitioners online, and you could be forgiven for thinking that flexibility is a prerequisite for yoga. Believe us when we tell you – it’s not. In reality, countless seasoned practitioners started their yoga practice to improve flexibility and mobility. Both flexibility and mobility are crucial for healthy movement, whether you’re...
January 26, 2024
Have you made New Year’s resolutions for 2024? Don’t worry – we’re not about to check whether you’ve stuck to them or have had a couple of lapses already. There’s also no judgment if you’re not into making resolutions. But whether you like that particular term or not, most of us start the year with...
January 20, 2024
How have you been sleeping lately? Over the holiday season, most of us lose a bit of sleep whether it’s due to attending parties, stressing over presents, or making arrangements for family visits. With 2024 now fully underway, it’s time to get (back) on track and create a better sleep routine. Yoga Nidra meditations can...
