If you are relatively new to yoga you might be wondering what exactly yoga blocks are and how you use them. Yoga blocks are foam or cork rectangle blocks about the size of a novel. They are used as a prop in yoga to help you stretch deeper into a pose and to act asContinue reading “Do yoga blocks really help?”
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How to finally get into that regular yoga practice
If you’ve been following me on social media, I’m sure you’d know by now that I’ve just returned from a long trip traveling Latin America. What you might not know is that I also took a break from yoga whilst I was away. Staying in small hostel rooms, visiting remote towns and with no spaceContinue reading “How to finally get into that regular yoga practice”
Why touching your toes is not the ultimate goal of yoga
You may never be able to touch your toes in yoga. Not, even after years of a regular practice. And it’s not because you’re not flexible enough or haven’t practiced enough. It could simply be due to reasons out of your control like the length of your legs in comparison to your arms and torso.Continue reading “Why touching your toes is not the ultimate goal of yoga”
Why it’s good to do yoga after your workout
The reasons why yoga is best after a workout and how your body and mind benefits too.
Three reasons why you can do yoga, but think you can’t
It still surprises me when someone tells me they’d like to try yoga, but they are not sure if they can do it. Maybe it’s because I’m a strong believer that yoga is something every can do (providing they find the right teacher and style that works for them) and because these words usually comeContinue reading “Three reasons why you can do yoga, but think you can’t”
Yoga for beginners – 3 basic yoga poses you need to know
If you are new to yoga or curious about starting yoga, these 3 basic yoga poses are a great starting point. Here you will find out how to do each of these poses, the benefits of these poses and the different ways to do each pose to make it more accessible for you. Child’s poseContinue reading “Yoga for beginners – 3 basic yoga poses you need to know”