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How to do a Flying Pigeon arm balance
Letβs take a look at the Flying Pigeon Arm Balance today! It may look like a tricky one, but if we break it down to its components it is essentially a One-Legged Pigeon Pose on top of Chaturanga Dandasana. If you are familiar with arm balances and have a certain amount of hip flexibilityβ¦ thereβs no stopping you!
Considering family yoga? These are the benefits + where to start
Yoga can be a lot of things: a way to exercise and remain active, a job for many, a community for all of us but really at the end of the day it provides you with a break from reality to focus on your body and your mind.
Why on earth would you want to share it with your family then?
Yoga and rock climbing: the perfect match?
In this brief article climber Ieva shares her opinion on how yoga practice and rock climbing complement one another and thoughts of why you should try rock climbing as well! From the sense of achievement of completing a climb to increased awareness of the present moment, rock climbing is a beautiful activity to add to your life.
Top yoga stretches for your lunchtime break
So even if it is just a stretch on your office desk or you manage to find an empty room for you to lie down, weβve put together some of our favourite yoga poses to try out at lunchtime.
The best yoga poses to try if you play sports
Whatever sport you play, from badminton to basketball, running to rollerblading, up your game on the court, track or field quicker with these poses for after a workout or to add to your home practice. And, even if you don't do the sport listed next to each of these exercises, they're still worth doing on a regular basis.
5 yoga poses to kickstart your day
Weβve put together a list of poses that will get your body moving and energy flowing for the day ahead
4 yoga poses to make you feel more rested
Getting your body moving and energy flowing can have a huge impact on your energy levels and mental wellbeing. With this in mind, weβve put together our favourite four yoga poses that can help you feel more rested after just a few minutes.
How to nail the Dancer pose: walkthrough for the classic pose
When you think of yoga poses, it is no surprise one of the first ones to pop into your mind (and instagram) is the Dancer pose. An aesthetically beautiful pose, also known as 'Lord of the Dance', itβs a fantastic workout helping to develop balance and lower body strength while stretching the shoulders and opening the chest.
How to nail Crow Pose in 4 easy steps
Crow pose, or crane pose, is a fun advanced pose which is actually a lot easier than it looks! Arm balances have a number of benefits including boosting arm and core strength, improving focus and balance while toning the whole body. Plus, overcoming the fear of falling on your face is also said to help build confidence and self-awareness!
Yoga hack: 5 ways to improve flexibility
Weβve compiled 5 easy techniques to help you improve flexibility. For all stretches, be sure not to overextend as this can lead to muscle strain, reducing the range of movement.
How yoga can help mental health
In this article, we'll discuss how the regular practice of yoga can deliver results for our brain and overall mental health - and even work as complementary therapy in aiding mental illnesses.
Yoga Hack: Finding focus in 5 easy steps
In this article, we go back to our Yoga Hacks eBook in order to bring you some tips and techniques that can help you in your quest to finding focus and strengthening your mind.