Journal — Yoga Practice

The weather may make it seem otherwise, but spring really is just around the corner. It’s at this time of year that we think about cleansing, to make way for a fresh new start. Let’s face it, after months of darkness and cold spells that would make even the hardened Jon Snow shiver (despite his wooly Ikea rug wrapped around him), this fresh new season can’t come soon enough. In anticipation of the change, here at Blossom Yoga Wear we’ve put together some top tips to help put a spring in the step of your yoga routine.# 1. Fire BreathKapalabhati...

Us human beings are a funny lot. We tend to love and hate routine in equal measure. We need some of it to find stability and security in our life, yet too much can leave us feeling stagnant and just a little bit bored. Finding the balance is always a tightrope act and yoga is no different. Once you’ve started to build up a regular yoga practice, you may find yourself getting stuck in a bit of a rut. Perhaps you’ve been taking the same classes for some time, or always find yourself doing the same tried and tested asanas...

When going to a yoga class for the very first time it’s common for the teacher to ask: ‘What types of yoga have you practiced before?’ In the beginning, what most of us are actually thinking is…‘Er...the stretchy kind’. If you couldn’t tell your Iyengar from your elbow, don’t worry, you’re certainly not alone!  With a relative feast of yoga types to choose from, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, finding the right style to suit your needs can be challenging. Swat up on yoga styles with the help of our handy little guide. That way you...

Here at Blossom Yoga Wear, we are not only designers of beautiful yoga wear, we are yogis too.  Having started our practice only 2 years ago, we can't imagine our world without yoga now. Not only do we love the feel of our body strengthening and stretching but we love the peace and calm that our practice brings. So when fellow yogi and friend of Blossom Yoga Wear Elena Voyce told us about the campaign she was promoting to get yoga on the UK National Curriculum, we of course wanted to support and help in any way we can. We are...