“I’m an elephant” I announce to the group. Everyone nods sagely as if this is 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” yoga…
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A Weekend Getaway in Arizona: Exploring Mesa and Phoenix
When it’s cold and foggy in San Francisco, I dream of being in the desert sunshine. The desert sunshine for me waits in Arizona. From the magic and mystic of Sedona, to the wide open spaces of Phoenix, and every bit in-between. So, I spent a long weekend visiting Mesa and Phoenix and discovered how incredible Spring is…
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 habits…
Experience Seven Senses Retreat at Habitas Tulum
As I’m reflecting on the Seven Senses retreat experience I had at Habitas Tulum, Mexico, last month, I’m reminded of the Forrest Hayes quote, “We have two minds. One thinks, the other knows. The mind that knows goes back many lifetimes. This is the mind of the one heart, of all things: the trees, the…
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…
Bali Yoga Studios: 5 of the Best Places to Practice Yoga in Bali
If you want to downward dog to your heart’s content, with a tropical backdrop to boot, few places offer yogis the type of haven that Bali does. Indonesia’s most famous island, Bali is the ultimate destination for yogis. Whether beginner, advanced or something in between, of all the Bali yoga studios, you will find one…
Inscape: New York’s Hottest New Meditation Space
Okay, I will admit it. I have always been a skeptic of meditation. Whether it’s due to my lack of understanding or simply just ‘not for me’, I could never understand the concept of sitting in a room alone with all my thoughts. God forbid. But, New York is a storm in a teacup and when…
Why the Handstand Should be Your Favourite Travel Exercise
Eighteen months ago, I packed up my belongings and quit my job as a full-time strength coach in favour of a full-time nomadic lifestyle. Knowing that I would not always have access to a gym on my travels, my focus shifted from working with kettlebells to mastering my own bodyweight so that I could workout…
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…
