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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...

Is it time to add a few new additions to your workout wardrobe? Bored of your old, ill-fitting yoga pants? It’s time for a refresh. Wearing appropriate clothing for a yoga class can not only make you look and feel good, but it can also ensure you are comfortable throughout the session and of course allow you to move from pose to pose effortlessly. Here’s our top tips on choosing the best leggings for yoga.   First and Foremost, Consider the Length One of the most important factors when deciding which pair of leggings are the best for your yoga...

  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...

Hands up if you love Pancake day, 🙋‍♀️  and look forward to tucking into a stack of delicious pancakes! Well we do for sure, in fact we are quite partial to a pancake stack for a leisurely weekend breakfast. To celebrate this years pancake day we are sharing 2 of our favourite recipes. Comment below if you make them and let us know what you think. Vegan Pancakes Try this vegan fluffy American style pancake recipe for a perfect stack. Serve these pancakes with fresh berries, maple syrup or chocolate sauce for a really luxurious plate.Ingredients: 125g/4½oz self-raising flour 2 tbsp caster sugar...

Yoga & Mother Nature… the perfect pairing.  So, we’d better do all we can, individually & collectively, to tread lightly on this earth and preserve this planet for generations to come, right?  We know how important sustainability is and that's why here at Blossom Yoga Wear we launched our Eco-friendly collection over a year ago. If you’re serious about saving the planet, it doesn’t stop with yoga wear.  Head to your bathroom & check out your personal care products… root out the nasties that are introducing chemicals into the eco system & wasting precious resources.  As well as polluting the earth, you’re...