Today’s Picks
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…
6 different entries to Ardha Chandrasana
Giulia Candeli shares 6 different entries into Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon pose Here are six different entries into Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon pose), starting from easy…
Struggling to meditate?
Five top tips from Emma Smallman As someone who dabbled for years with no success, I know the frustration of wanting to meditate, understanding it would benefit…
What is the best style of yoga to practice?
With so many different styles of yoga being taught, it can be difficult to choose the best option. By Jeni Peters So many people have asked me:…
Yoga at every damn age!
Life is for living, no matter your age. By Jillian McCarthy I’m sixty-six years of age and have been doing yoga on and off for most of…
Yoga and elephants: a different kind of yoga retreat
Leave western life behind for a week of yoga and meditation at an elephant foundation in the remote jungles of Thailand. By Catherine Dowling The four-wheel-drives carrying…
5 Ways to Make a Bad Day Better
Instead of turning to wine or chocolate to make yourself feel better, try some of these tips. By Sian Siekierski Feeling low? Sluggish? Down-spirited? You can’t expect…
From thriving to surviving:
Using the sutras to help take on the challenges of modern life. By Giula Candeli It seems a different world and a different way to live life….
10 Tips for Hands-on Adjustments
From asking for consent to choosing the right type, Zoe Porter shares her tips for hands-on adjustments Hands-on adjustments can be utilised in a variety of ways;…
Your own heart’s calling
Setting intentions and following dreams. By Heidi Pascual The power of intention is widely recognised in popular contemporary culture. Sankalpa (intention) is also an ancient spiritual practice…
Calm before Christmas
3 yin poses to help you relax into the festive season. By Gillian Davies The lead-up to the festive period can be overwhelming, to say the least….
Welcome your in-breath in
How can we create space in the chest for our inhalation? By Imogen North We have, as a western yoga community, become so focused on our exhales…
An open letter to the unbinding yoga teacher
Michelle Maslin-Taylor on the unbound yoga teacher Oh yogi, here you are, finally a yoga teacher – living your dream. You chose this path to unbind yourself…
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…