Eight Limbs

Mysuru Knowledge
Graduates, Philosophy, Practice, Social, Yogis Guide

If you know Yoga, then you NEED to know Mysuru

On June 21, Indian yogis made international headlines when 54,101 of them practiced together on Mysuru’s Race Course to celebrate International Yoga Day for the third time. Whilst it didn’t quite make a world record, it has put Mysuru on the yoga map for more yogis than ever before. Where is Mysuru? Mysuru, otherwise known

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Shoulder Understanding
Asana, Department, Graduates, Health, Philosophy, Practice, Yogis Guide

The Yoga Teacher’s Guide to the Shoulder Muscles

Our scapula, or shoulder blade, glides around on the chest wall allowing the complex movements that we use in our asana. It plays a vital role in keeping the scapula firmly fixed on the chest wall. Here is how to activate, strengthen and make the most of this important muscle in your classes. The When and

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Swami's Philosophy
Philosophy

“Be Easeful, Peaceful and Useful,” The Story Of Sri Swami Satchidananda

We’re starting our series on famous yogis and yoginis with Sri Swami Satchidananda, for the simple reason that his version of the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali has become such a pervasive text in yoga and teacher training courses, and many will be familiar with this guru’s face smiling at you from the cover. He became

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YogaLondon Mom
Health, Nutrition

This is your YogaLondon Mom calling…are you eating well??

Do women really have different nutritional needs than men? You may be aware of the need for equal gender rights, but men and women have different needs when it comes to nutrition. Nutritionist and yogi Elisa Pineda explains all… Although man and women are 98.5% identical in their DNA, there are differences between the sexes. Due to differences in

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Yogic Attitudes
Philosophy

10 Attitudes to Live a Fully Yogic Life

Yoga is more than just stretching and breathing. Discover the ten yoga attitudes that you can cultivate towards yourself and others to lay the foundation for your whole yoga practice. Known as yamas and niyamas, these attitudes can help us further our yoga journey both on and off the mat. Say What? Yamas and niyamas.

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Pranayama Thread
Philosophy

Pranayama: The Silken Thread

Most people learn early in their yoga journey that pranayama, the fourth of the eight limbs of yoga, refers to breathing exercises. This definition works to begin with, but it is not the full story. Let’s unpack some key concepts to paint a more complete picture, shall we? Let’s Start With The Breath We are

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