Most of the time we don’t pay any attention to breathing – it just happens. This kind of breathing is keeping us alive but, conscious controlled breathing – or Breathwork – goes much deeper than this. Breathwork is the intentional manipulation of your breath and can deliver powerful & positive effects to… Read more »
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What’s better – Yoga or Pilates?
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 »
Why and How you should practice Yoga in the Summer
Summer is a season we all look forward to with longer, lighter & warmer days that make us feel alive and energised. But the transition from the cool peaceful days of spring to hot summer can be quite stressful for our bodies and may have a negative effect on both our health and well-being. Luckily,… Read more »
New to Yoga? Read these jargon busting tips
Here’s a quick reference to help you understand some of the frequent ‘yoga’ terms used in classes. Unless you understand the words it will be difficult to follow the subject! Asana The name given to describe the various yoga postures or poses you’ll practice during class. Hold your asana’s with stability and encourage a sense… Read more »
Yoga slows down the ageing process
It’s pretty much accepted that as the human body ages it tends to stiffen & tighten up. When we’re young we’re very flexible and agile but, as we get older, our range of movement, strength, stamina & flexibility all diminish. And if that’s not enough, sooner or later, we notice subtle aches & pains that… Read more »
Yogi Tea
Here at Yoga Breaks in Spain we do all we can to take care of both the physical and spiritual well-being of our guests while they are with us in Spain. One way in which we do this is to offer a range of yogi herbal teas that revitalise the senses and boost the immune… Read more »
Yoga versus Pilates – What’s the Difference
As some of you may know, twice a year we offer a combined Yoga and Pilates holiday. While walking the beautiful Denia coastline a few weeks ago with some guests on our latest joint holiday I asked how they were finding the two different disciplines. For more information on our Yoga and Pilates Holidays in… Read more »
Yoga Music Playlists
Music is such a personal thing and the choice of music for a Yoga class is a very tricky one. Any music played in a Yoga class should be there primarily as an aid to assist students a) in gaining inner wellbeing, b) to help unclutter their minds and c) to find tranquility. Deciding whether… Read more »
Yoga in the Real World
The phone is ringing, you’ve got a report to write, bills to pay, your children want your attention and you’re wondering how you’re supposed to find time for yoga amongst it all. It’s exactly during these busy periods that we need a little ‘me’ time more than ever. So, if you can’t get to a… Read more »
