How can we ensure that we are the best yoga teachers we can possibly be? Just as we need to take care of ourselves and our students, we also need to take care of our teaching career. From the early days of enthusiasm and energy, through to the later years of keeping it fresh, every […]
Halle Berry is the evergreen Oscar winner, who just so happens to be 51 years old. But despite hitting her half-century, she couldn’t look further from being middle-aged. And one of her latest Instagram posts paid homage to her incredible youthfulness as she stripped down to just a pair of knickers to demonstrate her latest
Who’s Who and What’s What at 5 of the Internet’s hottest studios Whilst it’s true that London – like many of the world’s capital cities – has more yoga studios than ever before, it can still be difficult to get to class. With long days in the office, kids’ after-school rotas, socialising and the need
There are three ways to practice authenticity in yoga. The first is to learn how to connect with your heart. The second is to connect in with your heart every day. And the third is to honour the wisdom of the heart by taking appropriate action. How to do this? Let’s find out. 1. Connect
New research from the University of Sydney suggests that yoga is just as dangerous as any other sport – but is that the whole picture? Yoga has long been seen as the softer alternative to high intensity sports, but a new study from the University of Sydney suggests that yoga is more dangerous than we
Why do we need to know the Sanskrit names for yoga poses? Why not just call them by their translated name? The Sanskrit terms for poses are often difficult to remember, as well as a mouthful to pronounce. It can put some students off, as they shy away from the ‘yogic’ side of things and
Yoga is a vast subject, and just when you think you know all about it, a whole new yogic practice hoves into view that you know nothing about – step forward, kirtan. So what’s the story of kirtan? Put simply, it is yogic chanting, meditation through song, or communal meditation. It is an ancient practice
In recent months I have explored the wonders of the wrist and the secrets of strong shoulders. Each has a huge influence on the way we practice yoga poses and both, rightly, deserved the individual attention. But, what of the bits of the arm between? Just a couple of bones, a few muscles and a
Wearing leggings all day feels great. Liberating, trendy, and perfect for making the transition between athletic and leisure activities quite literally seamless. But are you aware of the health risks that go with wearing yoga gear 24/7? From an increased risk of yeast infections to outbreaks of spots to rashes, here’s how to avoid some
There are calendars for yogis featuring CGI cats and dogs twisted (rather unnaturally) into yoga asanas, motivational quotes over sunsets and even meditative colouring calendars, but none of them give you all the dates a good yogi should know. Well we’re here to fix that! Take a look at the list below for some important
