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Yoga for life
How to take yoga on a lifelong journey with you, through it all. By Yas Knegt A while back, having come from an abusive relationship with elements…
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…
I see a shadow
Diane Ashfield draws parallels between the movie Groundhog Day and yoga philosophy The 2nd of February is known around the world as Groundhog Day. Popular and mostly…
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…
What makes a yoga body?
Have a body. Do yoga. What ‘get a yoga body’ really means. By Jen René If you’ve spent any time at all engaging with typical yoga-related messaging…
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…
The Work-From-Home Reset
A five minute yoga sequence, by Eloise Skinner Working from home can leave your body feeling achey, tired, and in need of a good stretch. And in-between…
My self-healing journey through yoga and meditation
Cristiane Billins on what yoga has done for her Physically, yoga presented me with a body that until then I was unaware of. It gave me flexibility, physical…
5 Ways to Tap into Your Creative Nature
We are all artists if we choose to be. By Laia Bové If you had asked me a few years ago if I considered myself an artist,…
Caring for ourselves: it really is ok
If filling another person’s cup requires emptying our own, are we really being kind in the purest sense? By James Adams There are so many people in…