“I’m an elephant” I announce to the group. Everyone nods sagely as if this is the most normal thing in the world. Thankfully, this isn’t the start of an interpretive dance class. I’ve simply picked out my “animal spirit card” for the week. An elephant feels appropriate. I’ve come to Omega Movement’s “Move with Alignment”…
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6 Yoga Inversions for Beginners: A Step by Step Guide
Trusting, letting go, and turning things upside down often seems a little scary. But like most things, once we conquer the initial fear and hesitation, we open to a whole array of experiences and positives. Just as the practice of yoga (on and off the mat) encourages us to move further away from our old…
The 5 Best Yoga Studios in London
A metropolis bursting with ambition, opportunity and plenty of places to let your hair down, it’s no secret London is one busy town. It should come as no surprise then that the wellness scene is also thriving, with Londoners keen to retreat from the frenetic pace with some much needed yoga. We’ve tried and tested the…
Magic of Ibiza Yoga and Walking Retreat
Ibiza, the Balearic island known for its wild partying, superstar DJs and 24 hour clubbing culture is not perhaps the first place you’d think of for a relaxing retreat. But, think again. This beautiful, mystical destination has been much-loved by hippies and yogis for decades and Ibiza retreats are the perfect way to discover why,…
Bali Yoga Studios: 5 of the Best Places to Practice Yoga in Bali
If you want to downward dog to a stunning tropical backdrop few places offer yogis the haven that Bali does. Whether beginner, advanced or something in between, of all the Bali yoga studios, you will find one that feels like home. The Island of the Gods also hosts teacher training aplenty and yoga retreats encompassing…
Les Passeroses Rural Yoga Retreat in the South of France
There’s a magical moment when you arrive at Les Passeroses in the middle of rural south-west France. Push open the anonymous blue door by the side of a dusty road, pass through the heady scent of honeysuckle and you unexpectedly find yourself next to an inviting swimming pool by an enchanting French farmhouse. This is…
Melbourne’s Best Yoga and Fitness Classes to Try
There’s been an obvious shift in people’s attitudes towards fitness over the past few years. Fewer people are hitting the old-school gyms, preferring the fitness classes at boutique Melbourne yoga and fitness studios. Here’s a round-up of Melbourne’s best yoga and fitness classes you should try right now. Sophia Lahey Bodhi & Ride This ‘aint…
Hariharalaya Yoga Retreat: Waking up in Cambodia
I’ve always struggled to put into words what Hariharalaya yoga retreat in Cambodia has meant to me. Perhaps it’s because the founder, Joel Altman is so passionate about living in the present moment that writing about a past experience there almost seems counterintuitive. What I can tell you without question is that Hariharalaya is more…
The Sumba Warrior Collection: Yoga Pants with Purpose
It felt like the stars had aligned the day I stumbled across Joriki on Instagram. The socially conscious active wear brand founded by James Langer is dedicated to supporting underprivileged communities by creating yoga apparel inspired by female artisans around the world. Within minutes of learning about their mission, I was writing an email with…