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During yoga we spend a lot of time weight-bearing on our hands. A traditional yoga practice doesn't offer much to build strength the wrists and the supporting muscles of our forearms, and our wrists are

Early days as a yoga teacher can be overwhelming, and even a little scary. Here are my four key tips for new teachers, new-ish teachers, and honestly for all yoga teachers. If you prefer reading to watching,

My partner and I currently teaching yoga at a beautiful boutique hotel/surf camp in Taghazout, and one of the perks of the gig is that we get to eat dinner there. There aren’t many places to dine around

Some days, I like to guide myself through a self practice and move intuitively. Other days, I land on my mat and want to be told what to do. Admittedly, a video is never quite as good as going to a real

My partner and I completed AcroYoga teacher training in January this year, and we've had the opportunity to teach a few beginner workshops recently. We're leading another one tomorrow and we can't wait!

In modern asana practice there tends to be a lot of emphasis on stretching the hamstrings, and not nearly so much focus on strengthening them. Over time, this can lead to injuries, particularly for yogis

I love teaching yoga to a great playlist – and for my vinyasa classes, I like music that’s uplifting and joyful. Music that will infuse my students with energy and happiness. Most of my yoga music is the

Why do we practice asana, really? What’s the point in contorting our bodies into peculiar shapes on a regular basis? There are lots of answers, and from my perspective, they’re all valid. Any reason for

I nearly didn’t post this recipe because it seems so easy and frivolous, and not like a ‘real’ recipe. And because I feel like using store-bought chocolate (instead of making everything from scratch) is

Years ago, I read an article which stated that all truly fabulous desserts contain three textures: creamy, meaty (meaning something you can sink your teeth into, not something resembling a carcass), and

I’m on a mission live a kinder, more mindful, happier, healthier life. I want to wake up each morning feeling clear and purposeful. To be fulfilled. To align my actions with my values. And I want the same