I had an amazing experience for a whole weekend at the yoga retreat. Arriving at the farm house was magical - it was secluded and felt hundreds of miles away from city life. The journey took me an hour - but should have only taken 30 minutes because I got lost on the way! On our first day we … [Read more...]
Eye operations and feeding the poor in India
I recently returned from a trip to India. As you know 10% of all Hot Yoga classes go towards charitable projects in the UK and abroad. This year the money raised went towards very needed eye operations and food for an orphanage. Thanks to everyone who contributed by coming to the hot classes, it was … [Read more...]
Core Stability and Yoga
The Core of the human body is a corset of muscles that surround the abdomen and lower back and includes the transverses abdominus, multifidis(s), diaphragm and pelvic floor. In order for smooth contraction and movement to occur in the arms, shoulder, and legs – as well as all twisting motion – this … [Read more...]
Four steps to the perfect splits (Hanumanasana)
The frontal splits is perhaps one of the deepest hamstring stretches of all. Every hamstring stretch helps prepare you for this pose. Remember, with your full body weight hovering over your hamstrings, it’s very easy to push too far here. So please be careful. STEP 1 Extend your right leg … [Read more...]
The Ujjayi breath – the breath of fire!
Ujjayi translates from Sanskrit as the victory breath or breath of fire. The victory referenced is the victory of union, or self-integration, which is the fundamental process of yoga. In a sense, this practice aims to demonstrate how the breath can glue the mind, body and soul together. It is also a … [Read more...]