Even though I’m injured currently and am not allowed to run, sitting still is not really an option! Resting is a large part of recovery of course, but keeping active at a lower intensity/impact is important for maintaining mobility and flexibility of the muscles and joints. It also helps me to stay emotionally positive!Yoga and … More Body Balance and Walking
There are many different types of Yoga, and I believe that there is a variety for everyone! You just have to find the style and teacher that you like. Source But depending on your mood and current physical and personal situation, different yoga practises will fit best. I’ve tried a few different options and tend … More Yoga By Candlelight
After my first Half Marathon and a super busy stressful week at work, I was definitely in need of both a physical and mental break! Fortunately a couple of friends and I had just the thing planned last weekend… We headed to Champneys Forest Mere near Liphook on the South Downs, for a 1 Night … More A Relaxing Break
The June issue of Om Yoga magazine is out now! This months issue is packed with great articles, including one on “Sneaky Office Yoga” which definitely jumped out at me. As someone who spends all day sitting slumped at my desk, working away, I found this particularly interesting. Sneaky Office Yoga The idea is to use … More Sneaky Office Yoga: Om Yoga Magazine June
You may remember me blogging about Erin Motz’s 30 Day Yoga Challenge which I completed during Yo-vember last year… Yovember Well, she was part of a Kickstarter program to create an online yoga community, with heaps of fun classes that you can do from the comfort of your own living room. I supported the Kickstarter program … More MyYogaPro is live!
I was recently invited to become part of the Om Yoga Magazine bloggers community- you can take a look at all the bloggers involved and the posts we’ve written here. This month’s magazine is out now, featuring a host of awesome articles on yoga poses, kit, holidays and techniques. This particular piece jumped out at … More Switching Off: Om Yoga Magazine May
I wrote recently abut the power of the mind, and how mantras and certain words can give you the energy to push through in a workout. Yoga and cupcakes with the lovely Emma and Lucy 🙂 While attending the Good Vibes Yoga for Runners and Cyclists workshop this weekend, the teacher Lexie Williamson spoke of … More Count To Ten – Mental Tricks for Running
Get running fit with yoga I’ve written several posts before on the benefits of yoga for running, cycling or everyday calmness! This article in the latest issue of Om Yoga Magazine has some more great tips on incorporating a few simple stretching exercises and yoga mind techniques to help you get “running fit”. The repetitive … More Get Running Fit with Yoga: the Power of the Mind
Since getting into yoga in the last few months I’ve made a few purchases which I wanted to share with you… Yoga is a little like running in that you think, “oh I don’t really need anything apart from a decent mat/pair of running shoes” and then 3months later you find your house and wardrobe … More Yoga Essentials: Who Wears Short Shorts?
…aka Bikram Yoga I started going to Bikram Yoga as part of the January 21 Day Yoga Challenge hosted by Charlie at The Runner Beans. It’s been on my “bucket list” for ages, so I finally got around to giving it a try last month and am loving it so far! I signed up for … More Getting Hot and Sweaty- Bikram Yoga
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