This year hasn’t been easy, but for some, it’s provided some mental space to think about what’s really important. Family, yes. Friends, yes (but perhaps not all of them). Yoga, yes. Yoga has been a bedrock for so many people during this strange and uncertain time. Some of you may have found yourselves furloughed with […]
I hated backbends when I began practising yoga. They were soo hard and seemed unachievable for my stiff middle-aged body. But now I can’t get enough! I love the feeling of length in the front of the body; my hips opening into extension and my chest broadening and lifting. Sometimes I truly feel like I
You’re an established teacher, with regular yoga classes and a foundation of good teaching experience. You’ve been thinking about leading a one-off workshop, but you’re not sure if you’re ready or not. With the average yoga class lasting only one hour, and a yoga workshop being anything from 2 hours to a whole day, workshops
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival, which is becoming increasingly popular in the West. It celebrates the advent of Spring with the showering of vibrant powdered colours. Let’s explore the history of this exuberant event and look into how we can incorporate the spirit of Holi into our yoga lessons and practice. Let the Colours
Back bends are commonly what yoga is known for. Thanks to the uprising of social media, there are even more photos of these gorgeous back bends with breathtaking backgrounds. Who can blame these yogis for taking pictures of them; they are energizing, uplifting, and heart opening. Unfortunately, many people get injured for not practicing back
