Kayleigh Alwill
Want to take a more fitness inspired approach to your yoga practice? Then look no further than Power Yoga. This increasingly popular style of Yoga is fast paced, challenging and centred around your physical fitness. But don’t think taking a power yoga class will just be about working out and getting a sweat on, you will undoubtedly … Read more >>
Does pain from sciatica affect your daily life and make even the simplest of physical tasks difficult? Living day in and day out in extreme pain can be debilitating and begin to take its toll on your overall physical and mental health. If the ‘one size fits all approach’ from Western physicians is not working for … Read more >>
Monkey pose, or Hanumanasana in Sanskrit, is a graceful yet challenging posture named after the Monkey God Hanuman (1). This posture requires flexibility in the hamstrings, hip flexors and hip extensors. Although challenging, there are many preparatory poses that can stretch and warm up the integral muscles for you to safely perform the splits. Quick Navigation … Read more >>
Many experienced Yogis will declare that yoga is a way of life. But how can this seemingly physical stretch based workout become a lifestyle? Behind the modernised physical practices of yoga lie ancient philosophy and spiritual teachings. A system created to bring about complete health and wellness of the mind, body and soul.Brief History Of The … Read more >>
Are you one of those people that love fitness but feel Yoga is too gentle for you? So often I hear people say that Yoga isn’t much of a workout, or they prefer a workout that will make them sweat. Well maybe you should try Ashtanga Yoga. Ashtanga is a dynamic and strong practice linking breath to … Read more >>
With yoga hitting the Western world by storm, have you ever wondered how this spiritual and ancient practice from India became such a popular fitness workout? Instagram is flooded with enthusiastic Yogis showing off their yoga moves, but to understand where the physical side of yoga fits in we need to start with Hatha. The background … Read more >>
Do you ever wish your life could just slow down a little?Everything is super fast paced nowadays and we are expected to keep up. In Taoist teachings this would be described as being in a yang state, and with everything in life we need balance. This is where yin comes in.What is Yin YogaYin yoga is … Read more >>