If you’re new to yoga or are beginning to practise more regularly, you might notice teachers using a variety of terminology during classes - some in English but others in Sanskrit.
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The Benefits Of Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a modern style of yoga which is informed by traditional Chinese medicine. In contrast to a Yang practice such as Vinyasa Yoga where we are working with the muscles,
In Yin Yoga we want the muscles to relax so that we can get into the deeper connective tissues within the body. While the muscles respond to flowing, repetitive movement and warmth, the connective tissue can be accessed through supported stillness and coolness. In this style of Yoga the majority of the postures are seated or supine, with each shape held for between 3 and 8 minutes!
Ways Of Transitioning From 3 Leg Dog To Low Lunge
A very common movement found in most Vinyasa practices but can be difficult for many people. This can be due to tightness in the hips but also lack of strength in the hip flexors.
Yogic Spring Clean For 40 Days!
Would you like to transition into a new version of YOU?!
Listen to Heather sharing on the upcoming Spring 40 Days: Cleanse. Integrate.Iluminate Yoga & Coaching Experience ⚡
Meet Some Of Our 200HR Graduates!
It’s not long until we commence our next round of Teacher Training here at Heather Yoga! This will be our 4th cycle of our 200HR programme and we can’t wait to get started.
If you’ve been wondering what it’s like to embark on such a transformative journey then check out the videos below and hear directly from our graduates about their experience!
Why 40 Days?
For my upcoming Yoga & Coaching experience ’40 Days: Intend: Commit, Transform’ this January and February - I’ve chosen this specific length of time as it's said we can heal our habits by doing something daily- we break old negative patterns and set in motion & cement new positive ones!
Ardha (HALF) Chandra (MOON) Asana (POSE)
A regular feature in many Vinyasa Yoga classes, this pose can be a tricky one for most people! The body is not only balancing on one leg, but the hips are externally rotated meaning the glutes have to work even harder to keep you stable.
5 Reasons Why Yoga Can Ease Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints that lead people to a yoga class. The lower back is naturally the most flexible part of the spine and since our modern lifestyles can lead us to excess stiffness in the mid and upper back, our naturally most flexible area ends up taking on too much. So how can yoga help?
Celebrating Menopause
For too long menopause has been spoken of in whispers only with an air of shame clouding its story. It’s time to speak loud and proud about this change occurring in your body – one of the most natural things for a woman to experience.