Do you feel under pressure to turn up to your yoga class in the ‘right’ yoga gear? Do you hanker after a pair of ultra-cool, high-end leggings that you’ve seen modelled on Instagram? Or are you one of those students that stubbornly wear your leggings until they’re practically threadbare? Or, maybe, you’re somewhere in the […]
It was a beautiful day in Rishikesh. I was taking a stroll down the quiet lanes of this ultra neat town. Bells were ringing. Throngs were chanting mantras. There was a magical aroma that filled the air. It was a blissful moment. There was a group of people nearby doing Sun Salutations. It looked as
At the time of writing this article about being open to change, the government has announced that social gatherings in the UK will be limited to six people [emits silent wail]. For many of us, this is going to be very hard to take, when most of us feel that we’re only just getting back
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the different types of yoga classes available out there?Well we’ve put together this piece for you to help demystify what all these different styles are about, by telling you about some of the key aspects of each style. Which Style Of Yoga Is For You? Before we start
There is a child-like part of me that asks on a daily basis, “Why do bad things happen in the world?” Unfortunately, it’s not a question I can find an answer to, but it’s a topic of conversation that seems to recur more and more lately. For example, just listening to the news this morning
Poppy Pickles recalls her introduction to yoga through antenatal yoga, and reflects that the lessons she learnt then are still useful in her practice today. From the beginnings of getting to know her body from the inside out, to the practical implications post-pregnancy, many lessons can be learned from pregnancy yoga. The very first yoga
For the discerning Yogi, ancient texts are paramount to an authentic practice. The Yoga Sutras, The Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Upanishads along with hundreds more all fall under this umbrella and each one has their own distinct voice within the vast collection of yogic literature. That’s not to say by turning the final
Starting At Square One I didn’t think that I would end up on the path to being a yoga teacher. In my mind, yoga teachers are supple, calm and exude a Zen-like wisdom. They aren’t ordinary beings, like you and me, but have mastered self-discipline, have transcended attachment to physical temptations and desires and are
