We all know that yoga is good for us physically, but taking care of our mental health is just as important. Regular yoga practice is a wonderful tool proven to support wellbeing. Did you know that it is common for people to experience their first instance of poor mental health during pregnancy? And for those … Continue reading W e l l b e i n g 🌸
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Yoga Pose Spotlight: Gate Pose
(par-ee-GOSS-anna)parigha = an iron bar or beam used for locking or shutting a gate Not the flashiest of yoga asana but an amazing one for stretching the side body and increasing breath capacity to access deeper breathing. I've found practicing Gate Pose (also known as Parighasana) in pregnancy so beneficial and it's also ideal for … Continue reading Yoga Pose Spotlight: Gate Pose
Image-Obsessed Yoga
Public Image or Personal Development? I follow a lot of yogis on instagram and am starting to get the impression that many are prioritising their public image over personal development. It seems that due to our image-obsessed culture and the ability to connect with followers and fans over social media, that the yoga world is … Continue reading Image-Obsessed Yoga
A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness
Mindfulness (Noun) the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition" a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. So what is it all about? So recently I've … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness