You’ve probably heard the word ‘Chakras’ mentioned in a yoga class, especially on YouTube where Chakra balancing classes are getting more popular. The concept of Chakras may seem very ‘New Age’ and you do not know what it actually means. Not to worry, you are not alone. Even people who…
If you are looking for a different or new form of exercise to add to your regime or to fuel your ambition to be fitter and healthier, there are countless options to work through and consider! There are new trends and hot topics every year from Zumba to spinning to…
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Yoga vs Yoga Therapy Knee pain is a very common condition and problem, together with hip problems. Around 300 million people are affected by knee or hip pain! This number will only increase due to modern lifestyle and habits. For people suffering from knee pain, yoga may seem counterintuitive. And…
What constitutes “good mental health” – and what does love have to do with it? Well, for a beginning, if you are looking to maintain good mental health, then chances are that you’ve been told, time and again, to lean on those you love most. The people near and dearest…
Yin Yoga is increasingly practised by yogis and is now a staple in many yoga studios. Nonetheless, most students are familiar with the more "yang" practices – the active yoga classes such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Yoga which focus on dynamic movement to build heat and may not have tried…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd24M18293Y Note: If you are unable to watch the video above, you can access it directly on YouTube here. A little about Yin Yoga Yin Yoga has become quite popular in recent years, with many studios offering the practice as a staple. For those of you who haven't tried Yin…
Many people have tried doing sit-ups and crunches, or some form of core work, but have not seen results they want. Are you one of them? To get a strong core and flat tummy, you will need to work and engage ALL of your core muscles. This means forgetting the…
Starting a home yoga studio is easy, all you need is a yoga mat you can get as cheap as $10, free videos online, and you can get started. However, if you have been practising at home and are now comfortable in your home-based studio, you will eventually want to…