Why Butterfly?

Why Butterfly?

Do you find that your hips are really tight, or your lower body slightly numb due to pooled blood in your lower extremities – the result of long hours in a seated position?  Maybe you’re confined to a desk for much of the day, perhaps you sit while commuting for...
How to relieve aching feet

How to relieve aching feet

In need of a quick pick me up for your feet after a long hard day?  Maybe your feet are feeling worse for wear after being pinched in shoes all day, perhaps they’re throbbing after too much standing or slightly numb from too much sitting resulting in the blood pooling...
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 “monkey mind” on the mat

How to keep your “monkey mind” on the mat

Each experience on your yoga mat is unique.  What happened before you arrived at your mat, the current state of your emotions, what’s happening in your personal life, incidents at home or at work, what’s happening on your calendar for the rest of the...
Can I get cardio benefits from Yoga?

Can I get cardio benefits from Yoga?

I often get asked by sceptics if Yoga can provide any cardio benefit.  This is especially pertinent for those incorporating cardio into their exercise routine to maintain a certain level of fitness or for those looking to lose weight and tone up. Traditionally, many...
The dawn of the Digital class

The dawn of the Digital class

Learning to negotiate COVID-19 imposed measures around the world has shaken most of us to the very foundation. Many of us lost our jobs and had to scramble to find a means of earning a new income stream.  For me, the journey has been positive, allowing me to discover...
What is the best Yoga & Pilates mat to use?

What is the best Yoga & Pilates mat to use?

I often get asked what mat I use for Yoga and Pilates? Students wanting to know what the best mat is to use and what they should look out for in a good quality mat? I don’t believe that there’s a right or wrong here, it’s all really about personal preference. Yoga...