Yoga for Athletes
Imagine walking into a yoga class in Wellington and seeing the All Blacks squad on yoga mats in downward facing dog. Not the usual reason you would see the All Blacks in Wellington, but funnily enough it’s not out of the question. Yoga and the benefits are proving...
Top 5: Yoga Backbends
1. Bhujangasana (Cobra) 2. Salabasana (Locust) 3. Ustrasana (Camel) 4. Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose) 5. Anjurasana (Crescent Moon)So my yogis for top heart-opening and working into the lumbar and sacral spine - say hello to backbends !! Ideal following some dynamic heating...
Holistic Yoga: The season for a spring cleanse
We’re thankfully moving into spring! And this season invites a renewal of energy, growth and maybe even taking the time for some internal spring cleaning. The winter blues may still be lingering and it’s probably a good time to let go of our comfort eating that came...
What Would a Yogi Eat?
We all know that feeling: we leave the gym or the studio (yoga or dance, take your pick) and feel an urge for a sugary treat. Our mind plays tricks on us, telling us that we ‘deserve’ it given the hard work we put in. You’re sweating, hot, dehydrated and tired. It’s...
Yoga and Coffee: A Wellington Thing
Wellington is a city where most things in life involve a good cup of coffee. For many people who do yoga in Wellington, coffee and yoga are part of the morning routine. Waking up properly means a bit of surya-namaskar (sun-salutation) or an online class and a locally...
Yoga is for Everyone
"If only I didn't work so much, then I could get into yoga..." I repeated that same excuse to myself, maybe half a million times, over the last few years. I work in hospitality, which means I was either working, sleeping, or trying to catch up on the rest of my life....
Diary of a Lockdown Yogi
I am lucky I have always been a pretty disciplined and focused kind of person when it comes to my asana and meditation practice. Creating your routine and staying steady brings balance. Thrown into the midst of a lockdown, trying to work a busy job now at home, being...
Yoga for the people – Better Health & Life
What would your perfect yoga class consist of? Break it down for me. Are you needing that deep stretch yoga for runners? So many people are putting in the effort to find eco-friendly commuting options like walking, running, or biking into the office. Maybe a little...