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January is here and with it comes a whole host of fitness challenges. Whether you’ve signed up for Yoganuary (practicing yoga every day of the month) or you have written down some personal fitness goals that are unique to you, we thought it would be fun to explore some of the more challenging poses yoga offers. Here are the four most complex yoga poses to try and master in 2021 with the help of a professional trainer. Can you check any off the list?    The Plow This is a deceiving pose as it looks easy to achieve but in...

We get it, the daylight hours are getting shorter and those dark mornings are leaving you will little to zero motivation to take on the day. But what if we told you that a quick yoga session could help melt away those pesky winter blues? Once the festivities are over, it’s easy to feel a little deflated but we’re going to show you how to be your best self all the way through December and January too. Here’s how. Enjoy those Endorphins    One way to counteract any low moods that may occur during winter is to feel endorphins flowing...

When we think of yoga, we can often conjure up images of sun salutations with a beachy backdrop or tree pose in a tropical location, but that doesn’t mean that yoga isn’t just as beneficial in the colder months or that your practice should take a back seat in winter.   Say Goodbye to Winter Blues Yoga makes us feel good. So when the days are shorter and the mornings are darker it can be a solution if we feel a little down in the dumps. If you tend to suffer from the winter blues, yoga is a great way...

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...

If we’ve learned anything over the last few months, it’s the importance of incorporating self-care into our daily environment. While we’re all familiar with slapping on a sheet mask and watching our guilty pleasure on Netflix or soaking in a hot bath and enjoying an epic pamper session, did you know that you can prioritise self-care while on the yoga mat?   Here are a few ways to incorporate self care into your yoga session. Be Organised and On Time How you arrive at your yoga mat can set the tone for your whole day. For example, if you arrive...