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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Since I have started teaching yoga, I have been fortunate to have gained several corporate yoga classes. The experience has certainly improved my practice, my teaching and also my ability to adapt to changing situations. When I say, adapt to changing situations, I mean thinking on my feet! Sometimes the best laid plans were […]
The answer to the question can be answered in a hundred, if not a thousand ways as it will not only depend on who you ask but also when you ask them; teacher or student. Of course no answer is wrong as everyone has their own reasons and motivations for their practice. (Aside from this – who are […]