The purpose of food is not just to fulfil you physically. The act of eating is so much more than just obtaining basic energy and satisfying a physiological need; there is a greater purpose. The new year is the perfect time to reflect on the simple things of life which we sometimes ignore, such as […]
Looking for a 5 min sequence when time is short or something to add some fun to your classes – look no further, the warrior mini-sequence will be perfect! I love the strength I find through the first 2 poses than the fun of the last one as I let my imagination run wild! I
What’s holding you back? Whether it’s a belief that you’re not fit enough, not strong enough, not clever enough or simply not good enough, our beliefs can limit our growth and potential and define us as something we’re not. Avidyā is one of the yogic kleśhas, usually translated to mean ignorance. The Sanskrit word ‘vidyā’
Have you decided to stay home this bank holiday weekend – avoid crowds, and the uncertainty of cancelled flights? Smart! So why not take advantage of the long weekend to create a sanctuary, and solace… Here are some ideas for how you can plan your very own mini-retreat at home. Get Planning! Have a think
Every month we round up all the most exciting happenings in the yoga community that you should know about or ought not to miss. This month in the body-positive movement, a yogi shares her struggle with an eating disorder and how she still has to defend her right to celebrate her body and her practice.
Brenda Wanjiku a.k.a. @shikushapes is a YogaLondon graduate who ‘clicked’ with yoga from the very first class she went to. Self-effacing, artistic and passionate about food, she talks yoga in quarantine, growing avocados, doing yoga with her stepdad and why we should learn from each other. 1. How did you get into yoga? Three years
Can’t face tackling over 200 versions of the Upanishads? I hear you. Check out this article for the main facts about these epic texts. Get to Know the Upanishads Name: The Upanishads Date written: As always with these ancient texts, it’s very hard to pin down an exact date, but it’s generally thought that the
I have been adapting my yoga empire to meet with the Covid induced climate of change. That’s my fancy way of saying OMG why is my bank balance so poorly. At the start of lockdown, I organised a ‘global strategic future planning session’ with the team. In essence, I sat at the kitchen table pen
According to a study conducted by the University of Otago in New Zealand, women who indulged in a combo of yoga, meditation, and visualisation lost more weight than those who did not indulge in visualisation techniques. My story is something similar, and I discovered firsthand the truth behind this research. From The Outside Looking In
It’s a relatively well-known fact that one of the founding Yoga texts, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, doesn’t mention much about asana. In fact, the only reference the sutras make to physical postures rather plainly states the importance of sitting comfortably.1 This might seem at odds with the plethora of physical variations of yoga now readily available.
