Some may call it ‘udgita’ – the uplifting chant – Omkara or Shabda Brahman – supreme consciousness – but whatever you call it and whether you practice Iyengar, Vinyasa, Hatha or any other variation of yoga, it is likely that your teacher will begin or end your class by chanting OM. I like to think […]
Nestled in the rolling Andalucian hills just outside of Seville is a little drop of bliss called Suryalila. About an hour’s drive from the city, it’s fairly accessible via various methods of transport. We chose to get a transfer organised by the retreat. Just before we turn off to take the bumpy dirt road that leads to
Growing up in India, Dr. Deepti Sastry started yoga at the tender age of eight. She is a deeply intelligent person, and self-proclaimed ‘philosophy junkie’, whose commitment to yoga and yoga philosophy pervade her whole life. We are lucky enough to have her as the 500-hour Philosophy Module teacher here at YogaLondon, but that is
Asaf Hacmon is an experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher and the Founder and Director of LiveYoga, a thriving yoga studio in Amsterdam. He is also the creator and presenter of SkyTeam’s latest venture – in-flight yoga tutorials. Inspired by this innovative yoga venture, YogaLondon Blog got in touch with Asaf to find out more about him
Ever stopped and looked around and wondered why? Why are you doing this job you hate? Why are you considering signing up to yet another course to somehow improve yourself? Why are you saying yes to a party invite you really want to say no to? The moment we first start to ask why symbolises
Wanting to start a home practice but not sure where to start? Or maybe looking for a yummy little sequence to start the day… Read on! This short flow is perfect to kick off a hip opening session or as a stand-alone short practice when time is precious. Done fast, it can also work beautifully
30 days. 30 yoga classes. Zero experience. That about sums up the month of July for me. Call me crazy, stupid or brave, but I’m about to embark on a 30-day yoga-thon challenge at Yotopia, Covent Garden — knowing next to nothing about it! Taking The Plunge Yoga is something I’ve been intrigued by for
Yoga asana practised without breath awareness is dangerously close to a gymnastics class. Pranayama literally and metaphorically brings oxygen – and energy – into the body, as it flows from posture to posture. In life, breathing without thinking about it is taken for granted, but when giving birth it’s important to pay attention to the
We would like to update our community about our DEI plan’s progress, challenges and next steps. OUR AIM: REFLECT LONDON’S DIVERSITY IN YOGALONDON’S COMMUNITY OF GRADUATES, STUDENTS, AND THE TEAM WHAT WE HAVE DONE SO FAR Started training the team We took some time to reflect on the feedback from our community and to
Many yoga teachers and students suffer burnout: the 21st century stress-related phenomenon that is becoming more and more common in our often hectic and demanding lifestyles. Burnout is that feeling of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion that comes from continually pushing yourself to the limits — it could be work, yoga, friends, commitments, studying, partying,
