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Read an indie author and get inspired
Holly Gibbs shares an excerpt from inspiration book I Must Be A Mermaid, by Charlene Hickey Through the mystical intertwining algorithms of Instagram, I discovered Charlene Hickey,…
Aerobics instructor to chronic fatigue syndrome
Jodi Haines’ healing journey to magic of sound She had just landed her dream job in London, found the perfect flat by Clapham Common and settled where…
Yoga and yoga therapy for cancer patients and survivors
Both yoga and yoga therapy can address the different needs that cancer patients experience during the different treatments. By Evi Dimitriadou Cancer and cancer treatment-related side effects…
Balance your bladder meridian through yoga
Restoring balance to your bladder meridian. By Micaela Maddedu The bladder meridian is the yang to complement the kidney’s yin and as such it presents the same…
Being black and good enough
Navigating the yoga world as an ordinary 200-hr-trained teacher. By Yv Greaves I was told from a young age: to overcome racism, get qualifications and opportunities will…
Tadasana for mothers
Joining in with your children as they get bigger and stronger and faster than you. By Maria Oliver Sometimes I think that one of the main reasons…
4 bodywork techniques to reunite body and mind
Emotions that are not processed may become stored in your unconscious and may influence your body posture and overall health and wellbeing. Try these 4 bodywork techniques,…
A helping hand: exploring Ganesh Mudra
Exploring Ganesh Mudra. By Diane Ashfield Most of us have come across a mudra during our time spent on the mat – you may be quite familiar…
How chronic illness is a journey to discovering that freedom is within
Turn within and allow yourself the space to really listen to your inner being. By Shannon Wysocki When we are suddenly hit by a health setback, it…
Inflated by a puncture
Three punctures in a week gave Emma Smallman a chance to practice what she teaches I cycle everywhere and whilst I do have a vehicle, I’ll always…
Yoga and Neurogenesis
The positive effect yoga can have on neurogenesis. By Evi Dimitriadou We are never too old to learn a new skill, never too old to learn yoga,…
Should I sit up or lie down in meditation?
Sitting up vs lying down. By Nikita Thakrar In one of my recent wellbeing workshops, a participant asked me if its ok to meditate lying down. They…
Treating the kidney meridian through yoga practice
Choose from a passive or active practice to balance your kidney meridian. By Micaela Madeddu In Traditional Chinese Medicine the kidneys are the source of willpower and…
There is no substitute for subbing
Andrea Marcum explores the lessons you can learn from being a substitute teacher (or ‘guest star’) When you read ‘(sub)’ next to the name on a schedule,…
Winter mini flows
The first months of the year are the perfect time to reflect on your self-care routines and proactively take some preemptive measures to stay well over the…
Yoga and eating disorders
How yoga can help in multiple ways when battling an eating disorder. By Katy Burr During my 20s I developed an eating disorder, specifically Anorexia Nervosa. I…
My yoga journey
By Aleksandra Matuszewska My yoga journey: Sharing. When I think about yoga I think about people. Being connected to your body and mind means that you are…
Top Ten Tips for Hosting Yoga Retreats
Some key advice if you’re considering hosting your own yoga retreat. This is a personal tip list compiled from three decades of experience in hosting retreats. Not…
Try a little tenderness
Building good habits and letting go of negative self-talk. By Sian Siekierski It’s in the first few months of the year – when the enthusiasm of the…
Can you give yoga one more chance
Orla Carlin asks you to think twice before you give up yoga. I know when I started yoga many moons ago, I absolutely hated it. My mind…
3 easy steps to help you relax and unwind
A short practice to help you move out of ‘fight-or-flight’ mode. By Micaela Madeddu These days we are constantly challenged with family, work, health or self-confidence issues….
Seven qualities my teachers taught me that endure
Yoga teacher Alexa Mergen reflects on ten years since she started training This year marks my tenth as a yoga teacher. Whether or not you believe in…
Yin Yoga for the water element
Three yin poses that help to encourage reflection, relaxation and slowing down. By Gillian Davis Yin yoga has a strong association with Traditional Chinese Medicine, as it…
11 soft reminders when setting goals for 2023
Sometimes you need tough love while creating goals, and other times you simple need a gentle reminder that you can reach your objectives. By Swati Gupta A…