In western cultures, there is a common perception that yoga is designed for women and subsequently the large majority of yoga classes are filled with the female of the species. However, many of the yoga pioneers from eastern cultures are men. There are also a growing number of men in the west who are showing…
The Yoga Sutras are a collection of 195 Indian traditions, or aphorisms, written and compiled by the Sage, Patanjali. They detail the historical practice of yoga taken from many sources, combining the knowledge that was available at the time, to act as a yoga guidebook and the framework of which yoga practice has been built.
With a precious baby on board, it is only natural that your own personal health and safety is number one priority and prenatal yoga isn’t for everyone. Many mothers-to-be are hesitant when it comes to exercising during pregnancy as they are fearful they could cause discomfort or harm to their unborn child. However, health professionals…
Everyone has to start somewhere, so if you are completely new to yoga and feel apprehensive about getting started, then there really is no need. Beginners yoga classes are welcoming and as it is a very personal practice, you can start off slow and work to improve or deepen your practice and style at your…
Bikram yoga is a relatively new style of yoga, compared to more traditional types. It is based on Hatha yoga and this 90 minute sequence consists of 26 postures, each repeated twice. It is performed in a yoga studio, heated to roughly 40C (105F). By practicing yoga in a heated room, you allow a greater…
What is yoga? It is a great question, with several possible answers, depending who you ask. To someone who has never practiced before, yoga can perhaps be described as a physical activity, developed some 5,000 years ago in India, where participants move into unusual and awkward looking positions, stretch a lot, whilst practicing deep breathing!…
Ashtanga yoga is made up of six series or sequences, each with 25 asanas (poses). The sequence is always practiced in the same order to enable you to build up your technique and focus wholly on the accuracy of your alignment. This in turn allows deeper stretches and clears the mind of idle or negative…
There are many types of yoga to choose from. It makes sense to practice one that suits your personality, your current fitness level and your personal goals. This isn’t to say that sticking to just one style is necessary. Many yogis variate between different types of yoga for a holistic practice. However, there is also…