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 […]
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 […]
Before having Max, Shannon and I were both keen triathletes, completing several Ironman events and multiple Olympic distances races. As one of the three disciplines we spent a fair amount of time on the bike cycling from London into the Surrey Hills, to Windsor or, on occasion down to Brighton. Nowadays group rides have now […]
I appreciate we have just moved into February so can just about still be thinking about New Years resolutions – if you haven’t made one or want to make a new one – an article from Australia. (The word seems to be getting out about yoga).So – the article outlines a number of benefits of […]
Firstly – I appreciate the winters in Wisconsin are slightly harsher than we have in UK – though I believe the sentiment of the article is still relevant about how ‘yoga-snacks’ and breathing (both integral parts of yoga) can be integrated into every day life. Ultimately yoga in the winter can Enable physical strength and […]
Appropriately, a blog linking yoga and American football ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend. (Come on the LA Rams!) American football (particularly this side of the pond) – is often perceived as the archetypal ‘macho’ sport with plenty of physical contact, taunting of opponents and less than subtle celebrations…. This video outlines one athletes […]
On a recent business trip to Budapest I was keen to experience yoga in a different country and potentially in a different language.Within my time and travel constraints I found 2 options.My first class was in a meeting room at work given by a colleague that had recently qualified in one of our meeting rooms. […]
So what does running have to do with yoga?The objective of yoga has been described trying to achieve the, ‘restraint of the modifications of mindstuff’ – or essentially clearing the mind of thought and reaching a meditative state. One thing when learning meditate is that this ‘state’ may only be fleeting on occasions.To complete the […]
For the first time, YogaTonic UK entered a team into the Cookham Regatta Challenge Cup event in 2018. Shannon and I thought it would be a great opportunity to hang out with our yoga friends, off the mat and to enjoy doing some different activities. As part of the Challenge we would have to compete […]
Our summer holiday: We have been looking forward to it for months. Easy journey to airport, smoothish flight on Alitalia, fresh Italian coffee immediately upon landing at Rome airport and the long wait at the baggage carousels. Still waiting. No bags left at carousel. How is this possible? I am not sure why I was surprised […]
Many people feel intimidated by yoga because they feel as though they feel inflexible and worry they can’t do all the poses. I have been doing yoga for years and I can’t do all the poses like the Instagram yogis and sometimes I feel a bit self conscious.We all may look different in a pose, even with […]