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 […]
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 […]
This morning’s practice was particularly special for me….. As normal Shannon was giving the Wednesday morning class. It was however, the first time my mum, also known as Bibi, has been in the same class as me. It was wonderful to share our practice together and hang out afterwards. Who knows, she may even become […]
Last week the UK was hit by a thunderous snow storm that caused all sorts of disruption to the country. Schools were shut, deliveries delayed and there was more train disruption meaning commuters could not get to work….. You really would have thought that we had had blizzard and snow drift conditions in London and the […]
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 […]