We are in the throes of the age of Instagram, hashtags, and selfies. The social media craze is here and it’s not just for teenagers to showcase their latest selfie. Businesses have learned how to leverage this for themselves. Now, I’m not just talking Instagram, I’m talking all social media platforms from Facebook to LinkedIn to […]
Feeling overwhelmed with the sheer amount of choice you have as a consumer? Not quite sure how this fits in with something as esoteric sounding as a yama? Join me as I share exactly why our third yama – asteya – is more relevant than ever for modern day yoga practitioners. SAY WHAT? Asteya: often translated
Going on retreat might sound indulgent to some, but getting away and deeper into practice can work wonders for yoga teachers. Whilst it can be difficult to prise ourselves away from hard-won studio classes or a busy schedule that took time and dedication to build up, the self-investment a retreat represents can work hugely to
The Teenage Years Can Be Difficult At The Best Of Times, But In Moments Of Conflict Such As Parents Separating Or The Increasing Expectations Placed Upon Young People To Succeed, It Can Be A Time Of Great Transition And Change. Nurturing the connection between mind and body is paramount for older children in yoga. Facilitating the
Quadriceps Is One Of The Largest Muscles Of The Body. Certainly One Of The Most Well Known Ones. It Is Strengthened And Lengthened In So Many Yoga Poses But Do You Really Know How To Tap Into Its Full Potential? Read On To Find Out How To Use Quadriceps To Deepen Poses And Enhance Your
The sun is out! Summer is here! And in the words of the song, “We’re all going on a summer holiday, no more working for a week or two…” And even though for most of us that summer holiday is a ‘staycation’, it’s still a joy to have a change of scene, even if it’s
OVERARCHING OBJECTIVE This action plan seeks to recognise, address and combat racial, structural and social inequality within YogaLondon. This draft will be reviewed and expanded upon as we learn, grow and receive external advice from D&I stakeholders, whom we are currently reaching out to. 1. LISTEN & EDUCATE OURSELVESAs we begin on our journey of
Happy Holidays everyone! Christmas has been and gone for another year, and hopefully you’re enjoying some great new yoga gifts from your loved ones. Now it’s time to start looking forward to the year to come, but before you start to make any New Year’s Resolutions, here’s a roundup of the month’s yoga news. All
During the lockdown, we’re all allowed one walk, run, or cycle a day to get our daily exercise. This precious time of being outdoors is invaluable, especially for those that live in built-up urban areas. While on your walk, there are lots of ways that we can practice yoga, through the way that we interact
New Year’s Resolutions, remember those? By the end of January, we’re a month into the year already, approaching the point where good intentions might be starting to ebb. So here’s how the yogic practice of tapas, the yogic ethos of ‘fiery cleansing’, can re-energise your efforts to bring your aspirations to fruition, and invigorate you,
