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 >>
For many of us, the first time we chant OM in a yoga class can feel unnatural and perhaps a little silly. However, once you break through that initial uneasiness and begin to join in there’s no denying that chanting mantras has a very unique effect on our experience. Mantras aren’t just reserved for those … Read more >>
While everyone else seems to be able to effortless reach their toes in a forward bend, you’re barely able to get your fingertips past your knees before body is yelling at you to stop. Hamstrings can be tricky, and many of us suffer from chronically tight muscles in the backs of our legs. Beyond the … Read more >>
Remember when you were a child and handstands and cartwheels were regular fare? Unfortunately as we age the majority of us develop a fear about being inverted. Your yoga practice is a fantastic way to ease yourself out of your comfort zone and challenge this fear head on. While handstand can be extremely intimidating, with the right … Read more >>
As a yoga teacher, it’s very common to hear this question. Both new and experienced yogis are eager to know how much yoga they should be doing; but in reality there is no single correct response: As with everything in yoga our practice, the answer depends on the individual. There are actually 5 questions you … Read more >>
When it comes to our yoga practice, backbends can often be just as intimidating as headstands, and with good reason: As with all advanced postures it’s important to have a secure foundation and understanding of alignment in order to avoid injury. However, there’s no need to worry: by keeping these simple tips in mind you … Read more >>
The loss of our ability to balance is an especially frustrating aspect of getting older – and a potentially scary one. When a fall could easily result in a trip to the doctor, or even require surgery, staying upright on your own two feet becomes a rather pressing issue. Unfortunately, there are a lot of factors working against … Read more >>
What is Postnatal Yoga?Technically, it is yoga practiced after childbirth. What does that actually entail? It entails a mom coming to her mat during one of the most delicate, sensitive, challenging times of her life.Take It EasyThis is not a time to be practicing yoga ferociously or fast-paced. Much like prenatal yoga, it is a time … 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 >>