Blossom Yoga Wear Blog — Mindfulness

Our body and mind have subtle ways of telling us when we’re overworked or nearing burnout or if we simply need a break. For many, that’s what yoga is, a break from a hectic work schedule, the endless list of chores on your list or the daily commute. Yoga is your daily change to take time out for you and we promise your body and mind will thank you for it. Here’s four not so subtle signs it’s time to hit the mat.   You’re Stressed Out Stress often occurs when you take on too much, spin too many plates...

  With gyms and studios closed in various cities due to lockdown, more and more of us are going online to get our yoga fix. The great news is YouTube is overflowing with yoga tutorials and classes that can teach you new skills and help you progress and keep fit at home. Here are the Yoga channels we will be tuning into this year.   Liv Townsend   If it’s motivation you’re looking for, Liv Townsend’s YouTube Channel should be your first port of call. Liv takes her love of yoga online in a unique way that has allowed her...

If there’s anything a global pandemic has taught us, it’s that self-care is paramount. The simple act of carving out a small portion of the day just for you is therapeutic in itself, regardless of the activity you choose to enjoy. But did you know that yoga can be used to benefit both your physical and mental health? Here’s a little guide to yoga therapy and how you can prioritise your overall health and wellbeing with poses and breathing exercises you can incorporate into your practice.   What’s the Difference?   We know what you’re thinking. How exactly does yoga...

During the past few months, I don't know about you but I have got quite used to practicing yoga and fitness at home. I didn't have to stick to the class times scheduled by studios or gyms and I could usually find a free IGTV class to do when ever it suited me, and guess what I've got used to it.  No more rushing to get ready, drive to the studio, find a parking space and still claim my favourite place in class. And I have to say I like it! However, when my local studio reopened I wanted to go...

What is Yoga Nidra Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. Induced by a guided meditation, the body is completely relaxed and ready to open the doorway to a place where we see both ourselves and our lives in the best possible light. Laying completely still and following a set of verbal instructions, you will close down all other senses using only your hearing. You will be guided on a journey, and experience travelling through several stages to awaken a seventh sense, and tap into an underlying sense of peace. Why...