How to alleviate back & knee pain while running

How to alleviate back & knee pain while running

Do you sometimes experience back and knee pain while running (whether out on the road or on the treadmill)? Maybe you’ve been advised to keep your glutes engaged during the lifting action of the leg to counter knee pain. However, for most athletes the glutes are...
Why is Yoga an excellent stress reliever?

Why is Yoga an excellent stress reliever?

Stress is commonly defined as tension being applied to an object.  Within the human body this can manifest emotionally, mentally, physically, or more often than not, all three.  Stress is your body’s way of reacting to and coping (or not coping) with what it perceives...
Is Yoga really a good all round workout?

Is Yoga really a good all round workout?

Sceptics might ponder whether or not Yoga really is the type of exercise that provides everything your body needs to function optimally?  Here is a peek at some reasons why many answer with a resounding “YES” to the aforementioned question. Yoga is efficient: Why...
How to keep your yoga mat clean?

How to keep your yoga mat clean?

“What’s the best way to keep my yoga mat clean?”, “How often should I clean my yoga mat?” and “ How do I prevent my yoga mat from becoming stinky and tacky?” are questions I regularly get asked. From a hygiene perspective, it’s obviously most beneficial to have your...