Whether stepping forward in sun salutes or used as a hip opener, lunges are wonderfully versatile; lovely and accessible and a great way to strengthen the legs in preparation for other standing poses. Here’s how to really make the most of this simple pose. The Art of the Lunge Lunges may not be considered a […]
Yoga means to unite or yoke together and that’s what the last chakra is all about: unity. Overview of Sahasrara The violet chakra is called Sahasrara which means ‘a thousand petals.’ It is positioned just above the crown, or top of the head and governs our ability to experience the super-consciousness. Just as the root
Ashtanga Yoga is often considered one of the toughest styles of yoga, as many of the sequences rely heavily on high-energy vinyāsas. I personally used to stay away from the practice due to a knee injury that acted up during intense flows. However, I secretly cherished a dream of practicing Ashtanga Yoga… The dream came
London-based start-up, CorkYogis, is selling sustainable cork yoga mats to support women recently freed from Kolkata’s sex trade. Human trafficking is one of the world’s most serious problems, with an estimated 35 million people shackled to fates no one would choose. 14 million of these people are held captive in India. After visiting Kolkata, India’s
After practicing a strenuous activity such as yoga, it’s possible that some of your muscle or tendon fibers tear slightly or become injured. This can sometimes go unnoticed, but if you regularly practice a posture incorrectly or, even worse, you don’t replenish your body to repair itself, your body is more susceptible to greater injuries. The foods you
Success is on the other side of fear Weekend 9 Our penultimate weekend came around quickly as we neared the end of the course. I was excited to share with my coursemates that I had a potential teaching opportunity with a trial booked a few weeks from now – I couldn’t believe it! Until then,
What would help a mother who was terrified of giving birth? How can we empower women to feel in control during labour? In the yoga industry we’re all about giving people back the joy of getting in touch with their own bodies. And a pregnant woman has more reasons than most to do this. One
Starting yoga is easily the hardest part of any yogi’s journey. For every serene and impossibly bendy ‘success story’ there are hundreds of people at the very beginning of their exploration of yoga feeling a little bemused. These people may already have ventured into a few classes. They might be studying pictures of yoga poses
There was a time when eating local was the only option. Who knew that Queen Isabel’s decision to send Columbus to explore the world would have such a great impact on what we eat today? Before the “discovery of the Americas” there was no chocolate in Switzerland, no coffee in South America, Ireland did not imagine
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