Here are 6 recommended yoga poses to try prior to leaving for the mountains, before a day’s skiing and after a day on the slopes. The suggested poses can be used to build strength in the legs, ankles and core, whilst also helping you develop a greater sense of balance and flexibility. If you want […]
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In Vinyasa Flow yoga, the Sun Salutation is frequently used for many reasons: It warms you up and gets you breathing You stretch and strengthen several muscles at once Different poses can be smoothly integrated (the ‘flow’ bit) For those who would like to remember this sequence quickly, here it is a quick version: Stand (grounding […]
In January we started on a new project – the migration of our website from the ‘off the shelf’ platform to the more flexible WordPress site. Anytime you embark on a new project there are so many options to be explored – what platform to use, will it deliver what we need and most importantly […]
In pursuit of keeping things fresh, we are ever changing and forming new partnerships. We believe that a martial arts and yoga can appear to be very different yet have more similarities than you think. We have partnered with Samurai Fitness Group to provide new online classes for our students. On Thursdays mornings and afternoons, […]
Still loads of uncertainty, isn’t there? What does “lockdown” still mean? Who else is confused? There appears to be new rules but is it making us more divisive? When will we have our freedom back? When can we stop looking at every stranger (or friend, even) with suspicion when passing by on the street or […]
As of Monday, 1 June 2020, the “lockdown” rules are that 6 people from different families are allowed to meet in an outside location, as long as they adhere to the distancing rules. Hurray! What does this mean for our classes? We can have up to 5 people attend an outside yoga class on our […]
As a small wellness business, it can feel like a huge struggle, especially when comparing ourselves to others. I am lucky to have a partner but there are times I feel really deflated and insecure (e.g. “Why am I so inflexible STILL?”,”Are people getting sick of us?”, “Do other yoga teachers roll their eyes at […]
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with trying something new? Unsurprisingly, the last few months have meant changing the way we do things in our everyday lifes – from how we shop to where we shop to how we exercise and how we teach. We’ve obviously had to change the way we teach our yoga classes […]
Please take the effort to look deeper before making assumptions. Some may love what they THINK they see in that glass, some may not. What do you think this is? . . . It’s Kumbucha, the tonic of life. It’s a probiotic drink derived from tea. I made it with green tea, which I tend […]
We aren’t sure if this is the best timing but we have been agonised to change our pricing. But every person we have spoken to has implored us to raise our prices. I am losing so much sleep on this so I’m going to inhale deeply and jump into that cold water. Simple summary (it’s […]
The practice of yoga has expanded exponentially over the years, beyond the confines of studios. Nowadays, yoga classes can be found all over the place, including gyms, schools and offices. Corporate Yoga during COVID-19 As you may imagine, teaching yoga to several people in an office environment feels significantly different from a studio-based yoga class. Corporate yoga classes have become the norms […]
What can you Expect in Yoga Classes? Many people wrongly assume that yoga classes simply involve stretching and breathing deeply, with people attempting to ‘achieve enlightenment’ or reach a level of ‘zen’. The reality is that there are so many different yoga class styles out there which incorporate different practices, poses and techniques which are […]
Yoga Practice at HomeMaking time for regular yoga classes is something that many people would like to do. However, making your way to that post-work yoga session during rush hour, and having to remember everything can be a real challenge. It’s fair to say that life does throw those proverbial obstacles and curveballs when we […]
Feeling a bit stale and want to give yourself a bit of a kick start into a new routine? Usually we all think of starting new challenges in January after a hectic Christmas period. However, there’s no time like the present to try something new. In light of the recent announcements, it may be a […]
Ski Fitness Snow has started falling in several European ski resorts, so if this starts to whet your appetite about skiing in 2020/21, we wouldn’t blame you. Both Tim and Shannon are passionate skiers and plan to get SkiFit for their 2020/21 skiing holiday, whenever that may be. Whenever, or wherever you plan to go […]
Like many other people, we have become “flexitarian”. So, we eat vegetarian (sometimes vegan!) during the week but if out to dinner or have friends over, we eat anything in front of us. Eating less meat is beneficial in so many ways: Better for the environment, better for you and it’s more cost effective. Sometimes […]
Many people assume yoga classes are only available for adults to enjoy as a way of reducing stress, improving their flexibility and balance, and keeping healthy. However while yoga is great physically and mentally, for both men and women, over the years, there has been a huge increase in the number of schools and nurseries […]
We’ve been returning to Mottaret for years and have found something new to explore every time – from new pistes and off piste routes (with a guide) to restaurants and places to picnic. Ongoing improvement of lifts and pistes makes this a great resort for all levels of skiers. With 600km of pistes across the […]
Before the coronavirus pandemic, organisations both big and small recognised the value of ensuring a healthy mindset for their employees. Prior to 2020, more companies began incorporating workplace yoga schemes, where employees could regularly take part in yoga classes (such as vinyasa flow or yin yoga) on-site, and enjoy the benefits they bring. Even though […]
Once again we are heading into #lockdown and are having to adapt to #workingfromhome. I fear this time round #wfh may feel tougher in light of the shorter days and the ongoing uncertainty. What did you learn from last time that will help you get into a good #workingfromhomelife routine? 5 Tips for help get through lockdown 1. Get […]