It’s very common to believe that the only way to build muscle strength is to use weights, resistance bands or weight assisted machines. And of course, this is true – these methods do increase muscle strength. However, the strength of our muscles & bones can also be improved with the combination… Read more »
Most of the time we don’t pay any attention to breathing – it just happens. This kind of breathing is keeping us alive but, conscious controlled breathing – or Breathwork – goes much deeper than this. Breathwork is the intentional manipulation of your breath and can deliver powerful & positive effects to… Read more »
If you’ve recently bought a new yoga mat or, have an old mat gathering dust in the back of the cupboard, you might be wondering what to do with your old yoga mat – particularly if you don’t want to throw it into land fill. We’re here to help with a few ideas… Read more »
Maybe you’ve been thinking about slowing down your yoga practice for a while now but you think slowing down is associated with getting older & you’re not quite ready for that just yet! Well, we’re here today to see if we can encourage you to slow down your yoga practice every now &… Read more »
In our 15+ years of organising yoga & wellness retreats we’ve seen a fair number of happy guests pass through our doors & so we’re pretty well placed to share the benefits of taking yourself off on a retreat. So let’s begin! … Access to Professional Guidance. Lockdown saw many people… Read more »
There’s many reasons why you might have stopped practicing yoga. Maybe you’ve been on holiday & haven’t gotten back into your normal routine yet or, a new job means you don’t have time to practice or can no longer get to your favourite class, you could be nursing an injury or, perhaps… Read more »
Everyone gets excited about going on a yoga retreat & a big part of the excitement is bringing together the things you want to take with you. In addition to what we recommend you pack, we also think it’s pretty important to bring an inspiring – potentially life-changing – read as… Read more »
As Yoga teachers we’re often asked “What’s better .. Yoga or Pilates?” But the truth is you don’t have to choose whether to do Yoga OR Pilates because together they are an incredible combination! Both practices support & complement each other extremely well. Together they build muscle strength & tone, improve flexibility &… Read more »
It’s easy to think of Autumn as an ending of Summer but it’s nicer to think of it as a chance to slow down, to rest & reflect, to make plans for the future and look forward to some cosier months ahead. Ayurveda – the sister science to yoga – considers Autumn as… Read more »
Sooner or later we all need a new yoga mat. Whether it’s to replace your trusty old mat that’s wearing thin or, you’re a keen beginner & have decided that, actually, you quite like yoga and want to buy your own mat rather than use the communal ones at the studio. Either way,… Read more »
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