How often have you walked into a studio, grabbed a mat, and settled down to the floor, preparing for the next hour (or so) of time just for you? You may have your own mat, or maybe more than one, rolled up in your yoga corner. Choosing a mat these days can — like most […]
Is it safe to do a headstand or shoulderstand during your period? What about other inverted poses or downward dog? What about strong twists and back bends? Admittedly, there’s mixed messages out there for women about the do’s and dont’s of inversions during a period. Some say that any inversions during your period should be
So here I am, embarking on week three of doing yoga every day in July, and how do I feel? Knackered. Thankfully in that glorious, “I’ve earned this tiredness!” kind of way, but nonetheless I’m pooped. I have learnt various lessons this past week. The ups and downs have heightened a bit from last week,
As yogis, we are taking into account the notion of ‘Ahimsa’, or compassion for all living things. From here, we can start looking at our own consumption patterns. How might we make a more positive contribution to our earth? Here nutritionist and yogi Elisa Pineda explores a more conscious way of eating. Why We Need A Change For
Picture the scene. There are people sweating in a darkened room, contorted into uncomfortable positions, their faces red, their muscles screaming. What, we ask ourselves, could be more conducive to a romantic liaison? Er…Welcome to yoga dating! So, yes, yoga dating is a thing. Being a single person looking for love and living in London
If you’re visibly pregnant, haven’t started showing, or are even thinking about having a baby, one thing you can guarantee is that by bringing up the subject everyone will have some advice to offer you. At least one of these people, be it your friends, your GP, a midwife or a host of semi-strangers, will
There is no possibility of one’s becoming a yogi, O Arjuna, if one eats too much or eats too little, sleeps too much or does not sleep enough.~Bhagavad Gita Verse 6.16 As people deepen their yoga practice there is an inevitable shift in awareness and perspective. One of the most common places people look with this
Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, a perfect time to nourish your liver! This raw cucumber mint soup is packed with liver cleansing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Cucumber has high amounts of water which make it a natural diuretic which in turn helps to cleanse your liver. It’s also a great way to
Ancient Babylonians were thought to be the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, roughly 4,000 years ago. They weren’t in quite the same format as the ones we make today (reduce my screen time), and their New Year was in March (marking the planting of the new crops). But if we want someone to
The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil Throughout time, health has always been referred to as the greatest treasure, above any possessions or achievements. After all, when we are not healthy, we cannot enjoy the beauty of life. Whether you count happiness in possessions or experiences, it is difficult to enjoy either one of them without health.
