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 […]
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 […]
In our classes, we are constantly throwing out words like ‘bandhas’… ‘lower abs’… ‘pelvic floor’. The deeper abdominal muscles should be responsible for supporting your body, but many people do not engage them while doing yoga or other exercise. If you learn to engage those muscles, you will be more effective in yoga, running, or […]
After doing yoga for a while, sometimes we want a little more than a downward dog or triangle. Sometimes we want to push ourselves a bit further, sometimes not. I did yoga regularly for years and didn’t push myself, which is fine, too.When I started regular yoga in 2001, I dreaded the class where the […]
We have all have had a tumble or two on the ski slopes. It is important to build strength and flexibility BEFORE you get skiing. Doing high impact exercise can be great for strength and cardio but there is also risk of injury. Doing yoga is zero impact, high intensity exercise that will help you […]
We tried our first glowing yoga class on Halloween. It was really fun to teach.Some yoga purists might question fluorescent light and glow sticks mixed with respected ancient asanas but it does have benefits.Doing yoga in the dark:heightens the senses. Since your sight is limited, you have more opportunity to focus on the body and how […]
I was training for triathlon in 2004 and couldn’t figure out why I was having so many hamstring problems. I constantly stretched, I was going to yoga twice a week at work, and I was careful not to ‘overdo’ it during training sessions. I had massage, physio and finally went to a sports doctor who […]