A lot of people know what yoga is, but tend to get a little confused when you throw ‘Bikram’ in there. Generally they get the idea that (for a lot of people it would be seen as a form of torture) it takes place in a 40 degree room but don’t necessarily understand the flow. [...]
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I was quite taken aback by something our yo yoga instructor said in class the other day. “It’s called yoga practice; we don’t expect you to be able to do it immediately”. That really hit home for me. I just wish the same principle was more commonly applied in life. Today, in our fast paced, [...]
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I’ve come to the sad realization that in just a few months I will be on the wrong side of my twenties. This is a depressing thought. The days of walking down the street and the local bergie’s calls of “Haai Gul” (Hi Girl) are distant memories. Just this morning as I parked my car [...]
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It was a typical blue Monday. Having not been the greatest day, I was less than inspired to hit the gym, never mind my yoga mat. But challenging myself I managed to not only get through my regular Monday Pilates class, but an hour later found myself flat on my mat at yo yoga.
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If you’ve been to yo yoga before you’ll know how crucial it is to wear the right gear. Unlike regular yoga the room heated up to temperatures of 40°C or more, so you’ll be sweating out of places you never knew you had, so ideally you’ll want wear as little as possible, or at least something as [...]
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The common misconception most guys have is that yoga is for sissy’s and real men play rugby. Well it’s not true. Yoga no longer remains the domain of women or guru types. It can quite happily be said, that real men do yoga. Do you think the All Blacks are a bunch of sissy’s? I didn’t think so.
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Fitness is a fickle thing. You take your attention off it for a moment and ‘poof’ it’s gone. Well that’s my experience anyway. Missing one week of exercise and I’m right back down to square one. Last week I was quite sick and so was forced to take it easy. No gym, no Pilates no [...]
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When starting hot yoga, it’s probably a good idea to ease into it. The heat can be overwhelming and it can be intense when starting out. Personally, I love it and often compare myself to that of a lizard who loves nothing more than to bask in as much heat as possible. For others, the [...]
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On the 5 May yo yoga is excited to announce that Marissa Dana, the travelling yogi, is going to be holding a playful, yet challenging 3 hour workshop right here in the ‘burbs. Marissa is a Holistic Health & Wellness Coach and a certified AcroYoga and yoga instructor. She believes that turning yourself upside down [...]
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If you’re a runner why not think about including a regular yoga class as part of your training. Although possibly a little late notice if you’re running the Two Oceans this weekend. Running is great exercise on its own but it can take its toll on your body. A typical runner experiences a lot of impact driven exercise, [...]
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