Journal — Yoga For Health

Self love is something we could all use a little more of, so if you are searching for ways to be kinder to yourself this year, we’ve got some superb yoga poses to help you make self love a priority. So, how exactly do you prioritise self love? Carve out time in your busy schedule just for you! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there is no better time to flood your yoga sessions with self love, gratitude and compassion.   The Ultimate Self-Love Yoga Sequence Before you begin, add a few little luxuries to your yoga practice. Infuse...

What is Yin Yoga? If you’ve ever tried to book a yoga class online, you will probably have been gobsmacked by the number of different types of yoga available and found yourself in quite a pickle when choosing the right style for you. In our opinion, practising yoga is like having access to a health and wellbeing toolbox where you can dip in and out taking from it exactly what you need each day. This could be a boost in energy or a dose of relaxation. When choosing from the many types of yoga, you are faced with choices that...

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...

Since the start of the pandemic, more and more people have started running outdoors. Adding running and yoga into your weekly exercise regime can offer a number of physical and mental benefits during these strange times. Whether you are an avid runner or you have recently got back into it, here are some easy yoga poses that can help to stretch out those muscles and keep any stiffness at bay. The Seated Forward Bend This is a nice and easy yoga pose that really helps to loosen any tight spots and improve flexibility over time. If you run regularly, you may find...

  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...