There’s an old saying that ‘if you’re tired of London, you’re tired of life’. I happen to agree with this, as London is simply one of the best cities in the world. The ancient history, alongside the cutting-edge culture and a vibrant night life – what more could you want? Especially at this time […]
Every month we round up all the most exciting happenings in the yoga community that you should know about or ought not to miss. Health and Science How often have you referred to twist poses as ‘detoxifying’? Well it may be time to stop that, due to a study that asked how much yoga affects
Barely two months after graduating from my 200-hour teacher training course, I landed a regular teaching slot at one of the most exclusive clubs in the UK. This isn’t me bragging, but contemplating ‘how on earth did that happen?!’ How do you land a yoga job when you’re a fresh graduate (or newbie)? What is
The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary complexity of our own being. ~Sri Aurobindo It’s been my experience that we don’t find yoga — yoga finds us. It’s only when we need something that yoga can offer us that we are presented with an invitation, and it’s entirely up to
When we think about a comfortable seat it is usually a version of cross legged sitting that comes to mind. But so many students find it far from easy to sit cross legged on the floor. As a foundation pose for many yoga practices, finding a comfortable seated position is vital. Come with me on a journey
Lululemon has long been a lifestyle brand, famous for its athleisure and athletic gear. From their visual branding to the classes they hold in store, Lululemon has been synonymous with sweating your way to health and happiness in high performance, fashionable kit. The brand’s latest campaign takes a step beyond offering a lifestyle, however: now,
The subject of yoga is like Doctor Who’s tardis. Despite its apparent simplicity, yoga, once opened up seems to be as vast as the universe itself. Take, for example, the path of yoga. It’s the eight-limbed path, right? Well yes, but, no, wrong. There are actually three other yogic paths, that are also routes to
New research indicates that yoga can increase the thickness of the cortex – the brain’s language and memory control centre. A recent study from Brazil has revealed evidence that regular yoga practice can help ‘train’ the brain. “In the same way as muscles, the brain develops through training”, says Elisa Kozasa of Hospital Israelita Albert
In the world of yoga, it’s easy to get stuck in your own yoga bubble. Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga are two of the most practised forms of yoga in the world, but there’s plenty of misconceptions out there about what they actually consist of. So let’s go bust some myths! The Facts Iyengar Yoga
What would help a mother who was terrified of giving birth? How can we empower women to feel in control during labour? In the yoga industry we’re all about giving people back the joy of getting in touch with their own bodies. And a pregnant woman has more reasons than most to do this. One
