In our 15+ years of organising yoga & wellness retreats we’ve seen a fair number of happy guests pass through our doors & so we’re pretty well placed to share the benefits of taking yourself off on a retreat. So let’s begin! … Access to Professional Guidance. Lockdown saw many people… Read more »
There’s many reasons why you might have stopped practicing yoga. Maybe you’ve been on holiday & haven’t gotten back into your normal routine yet or, a new job means you don’t have time to practice or can no longer get to your favourite class, you could be nursing an injury or, perhaps… Read more »
Everyone gets excited about going on a yoga retreat & a big part of the excitement is bringing together the things you want to take with you. In addition to what we recommend you pack, we also think it’s pretty important to bring an inspiring – potentially life-changing – read as… Read more »
As Yoga teachers we’re often asked “What’s better .. Yoga or Pilates?” But the truth is you don’t have to choose whether to do Yoga OR Pilates because together they are an incredible combination! Both practices support & complement each other extremely well. Together they build muscle strength & tone, improve flexibility &… Read more »
It’s easy to think of Autumn as an ending of Summer but it’s nicer to think of it as a chance to slow down, to rest & reflect, to make plans for the future and look forward to some cosier months ahead. Ayurveda – the sister science to yoga – considers Autumn as… Read more »
Sooner or later we all need a new yoga mat. Whether it’s to replace your trusty old mat that’s wearing thin or, you’re a keen beginner & have decided that, actually, you quite like yoga and want to buy your own mat rather than use the communal ones at the studio. Either way,… Read more »
When was the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? Over time you’ve probably rolled out your yoga mat on all manner of surfaces – at home, in the park and at various studios. You may have sweated or even cried on your mat but, after each session, did you just roll up your… Read more »
Whether we realise it or not, our lives are filled with rituals many of which are incredibly soothing and bring a form of stability into our life. A ritual can be something as simple as such as making ourselves a cup of morning tea, showering before we start the day, teeth cleaning, morning… Read more »
If you include balance postures in your yoga practice which I’m sure you do – such as half moon, tree, crow etc – you may know that engaging your core helps improve your stability and thus allows you to hold the pose a little longer so you can ‘explore’ the pose a little further such… Read more »
Being in lock down has been challenging, scary, joyful & at times, quite dark and yet This global slow down has enforced lifestyle changes but has also given us an opportunity to finally stop being busy and to take a long hard look at our lives. We’ve had the time and space to evaluate what… Read more »
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