I love people watching – I’m a physio, I can’t help it. For me, time waiting for trains is time spent checking out how people stand. Spotting the person with great posture becomes my passion. You know the one who stands tall; elegant, effortless and a delight to watch. But why don’t we all move […]
Back bends are commonly what yoga is known for. Thanks to the uprising of social media, there are even more photos of these gorgeous back bends with breathtaking backgrounds. Who can blame these yogis for taking pictures of them; they are energizing, uplifting, and heart opening. Unfortunately, many people get injured for not practicing back
As part of a healthy diet, we recommend that you include three meals and two snacks throughout the day. The idea of a snack is that it can help you maintain your levels of energy, glucose and nutrients steady through your day. Healthy snacking is also quite helpful to avoid some mood swings and cravings.
-Breaking News – well, not quite breaking, but still pretty hot off the press. For the first time in the great history of England, a member of the royal family has become a qualified yoga teacher! Hoorah! The member in question is Sam Chatto, the 22-year-old grandson of Princess Margaret (the Queen’s sister), and 24th
Emma Newlyn is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic massage therapist, trained herbalist, wellbeing coach, and nature enthusiast. We talk to her about how she found Ayurveda, what Ayurvedic tips she’d offer to get through lockdown, and the full details of her early morning routine. 1. Where did your passion for Ayurvedic medicine come from? As well
There’s a common misconception that working out your chest (or anything for that matter!) has to take a huge chunk out of your day. The reality is, if you have a mat, a patch of floor, and a space where you won’t be interrupted for a short while, you are ready to go! Chest day
Many people associate the word ‘yoga’ with photos of young, beautiful models contorting themselves into impossible poses on the cover of some magazine or in a Lululemon shop window — but that’s actually a bit of a misnomer. Asana practice, as physical yoga postures are rightly called, is just one of the Eight Limbs of
Mark Bonington is the published author of ‘How to Start Teaching Yoga‘, reiki healer, barre teacher trainee, amateur opera singer, writer, social media marketing expert– is there anything he can’t do? But first and foremost he’s a passionate yoga teacher, with a lot to say! He’s also a YogaLondon graduate, so it was lovely to
Until about five years ago I lived in Denver, Colorado, a state pretty much in the middle of the USA known for its beautiful landscape and the Rocky Mountain range. Most people I knew there were into the outdoors and being active, whether it was hiking, cycling, or skiing. When I first moved to Colorado
“Savasana is a link connecting the body and the mind; it connects asana and pranayama and leads one to the spiritual path.” ~ Geeta Iyengar Savasana, or corpse pose, is the final pose of most yoga lessons. For most of us it’s a welcome rest at the end of a strenuous workout, but it’s also
