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The power of breath in Yoga
Breathing is a foundational element in any yoga practice. We use our breath to anchor us, to bring us back into the moment, to bring us back into our bodies. On a physiological level, the breath can also aid our Yoga practice. For example, in any Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice, a breath called Ujjayi is encouraged, which helps carry more oxygen into our lungs and through our body while we are practicing, ultimately helping us to move through our yoga sequence more fluidly. Ujjayi
Emily Stoker
Oct 312 min read


Yin yoga - What is it and why do we do it?
Yin yoga is a more modern style of yoga which was first culturally recognised in the 1970's/1980's. When you experience Yin yoga, you can feel that it has been created in direct response to, and as an antidote to, our modern, busy lives. Yin yoga is a style that focuses on floor-based postures, and holding those postures for longer, i.e. up to and sometimes beyond the 3 minute mark. Using long deep breaths to allow the body to soften and the mind to remain present, but relaxe
Emily Stoker
Oct 231 min read


Hatha Yoga - What is it and why do we do it?
Hatha Yoga is one of the most established styles of yoga, dating back more than 1000 years. One of the main principles of Hatha is balance; balancing our naturally active energies with our naturally calm energies. We achieve this balance by practicing physical yoga postures (asanas) as well as breathing techniques (pranayama) which can help to create that feeling of stability within our brains and bodies. In Hatha Yoga you will typically stay for longer in each yoga posture,
Emily Stoker
Oct 172 min read


Sun Salutations - What are they are why do we do them?
Sun Salutation, translates in Sanskrit to Surya Namaskara. A sun salutation is a series of Yoga postures, with each posture combined with...
Emily Stoker
Oct 81 min read


Vinyasa Flow Yoga: What is it and why do we do it?
Vinyasa Flow is a style of yoga that prioritises dynamic, continuous movement*
Emily Stoker
Oct 11 min read
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