It is a well-known myth that you cannot build flexibility while building muscle. This is supposing they are opposites, that you cannot build muscle, while lengthening a muscle.  This is completely wrong and, in fact, increasing your mobility can mean you can lift even more. It also helps longevity and quality of life as building muscle around joints can considerably improve overall mobility.

We all have masculine and feminine energy, the way these balance themselves, is different for everyone. Some people are in more of a rush to go and push the boundaries and hardly stop and take a moment to check themselves. Others take a rest and slow down, knowing there are gains from taking care of themselves. You will find that a fast-paced lifestyle is more often our reality. Being part of the workforce is a rush - powered by adrenaline. It is also run by the sun, meaning if the sun is rising so should you.

For years, yoga teachers have taught the benefits of grounding the feet in practises. To strengthen, to become stable and to overall improve the mind - body - earth connection. Feeling stable is an important part of standing, balancing and overall living. Grounding can also mean having an anchor to take care of your mental health. Finding your loved ones or friends is grounding. Being at home can be grounding. But let's talk about why grounding your body to the earth literally can be such a game changer for your health.

Yoga is an everyday practice. It can be very different for everyone. To some it is a physical practise, to others a daily meditation or pranayama practice. Others view the actions of every day as their yoga practice, so the choices they make and the way they view the world. I think everyone should try to incorporate all three into their daily practice.

After the cold winter, we shift into the light of spring. We begin to make our way out of hibernation, find our way to new life and renew what faded in the winter months.

The Moon controls our tides, whether that is the oceans or the waterways of the human body. Having the natural anchor of the moon to guide your practise can be a marvellous way to explore your body and the energetic rhythms of the month.

When you went into your first class, I imagine you were encouraged to sit or lie on you mat and find your breath. It probably felt like ages, before you eventually got up and began the movement side of the practise. Did you wonder, “when is the workout starting?”

Here is how to make deep rooted habits to feel energised everyday.

Let's deep dive into why Sun Salutation may not be accessible to you and if you even need them at all.

Discover how Yoga can fuel your spirit and recharge your body to give you the motivation and energy that makes everyday easier.