In the modern day practice of yoga, the mat has typically been considered a space dominated by women. But there is a group of yogis from around the world set to smash that stereotype. BOYS OF YOGA is a collective of male yoga practitioners from all corners. They are proving that yoga is a lifestyle…
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6 Inspirational Yoga Instructors Who Teach Around the World
During the last two years teaching yoga in Southeast Asia and India, I have been deeply inspired by the worldwide community of like-minded teachers making a positive impact taking up yoga instructor jobs, exchanges and projects around the world. Their ability to truly live their yoga practices allows the benefits to extend to all whose lives they…
Exploring Kerala: Adventure, Ayurveda and Yoga
Set on the coast of Southern India, Kerala has a variety of natural landscapes to explore including beautiful beaches along the Arabian Sea, the backwaters, and lush green tea plantations. It offers a unique language, culture and cuisine from the rest of India. For those hoping to learn more about Ayurveda and dive deeper into…
Meet the Little Yogis of Udaipur, India
Arriving in Udaipur couldn’t have been a better first-impression of India. Often referred to as “The Venice of the East” or “The City of Lakes”, there are breathtaking views of the water with mountain backdrops in every direction. I found myself in constant awe over the artistic atmosphere created by everything from the colourfully adorned camels to the street…
10 Simple Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice
If we aren’t already meditating, chances are we’ve thought about giving it a go. Perhaps we’ve wanted to but have felt a bit daunted, not knowing how or where to start. Sound familiar? The good news is if you’re thinking about it you’re half way there. All you need now is a bit of discipline, an…
Coming Home: My Yoga Journey
When I took my first yoga class I was a slightly awkward, impatient, young Media Executive with a mild case of anxiety (probably stemming from being so deeply wrapped up in the stories of my own life), who didn’t care for silence, wasn’t very good at sitting still, and couldn’t touch her toes. Sophie Palmer…
Meet Miranda Kerr’s Yoga Teacher, Charlotte Dodson
Miranda Kerr’s body is almost otherworldly. Her clear, glowing skin, slim, toned limbs and not to mention that youthful, dimpled smile. I guess that’s why they call them ‘super’ models though, right? That said, one of the things that we love about Miranda is that it doesn’t all come naturally to the girl from ‘sunny Gunny’. She nurtures…