Jade Lizzie

Jade is a yoga teacher, writer and adventurer on a mission to share the happiness yoga has brought to her life. With more than 500 hours of Yoga Alliance training in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Forrest Yoga, Jade teaches classes that are strengthening, intelligent, dynamic and fun.

The interplay between yoga practice on the mat and life off the mat is what keeps Jade fired up about yoga. She’s curious about the ways that yoga can help people to find greater peace, self-acceptance and joy in the rest of their lives.

Jade is also the co-founder of Yoga Let Loose, a group that organizes events, workshops and retreats. Yoga Let Loose events are focused around yoga, but add in travel, adventure and fun.

When she is not teaching or practicing yoga, Jade works in education and digital marketing, and writes freelance for websites like Yogapedia. She is currently based at Suryalila Retreat Centre in Andalusia, Spain.

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Articles by Jade Lizzie

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Traditionally, first thing in the morning has been viewed as the best time of day to practice yoga. However, if that doesn't work for you,...

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In a goal-orientated, success-obsessed culture, Yin yoga provides the answers on how to surrender and why you should even bother.

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Headstand is known as the king of all yoga poses for the many benefits it brings. However, practicing a headstand safely is the key to...

Balancing Your Ajna: How to Realign Your Third Eye Chakra Balancing Your Ajna: How to Realign Your Third Eye Chakra Balancing Your Ajna: How to Realign Your Third Eye Chakra Balancing Your Ajna: How to Realign Your Third Eye Chakra


Ajna, or third eye chakra, is our source of inspiration, insight and intuition. When it's unbalanced we can feel a lack of clarity and...

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Vinyasa yoga teaches us to find peace in a sea of constant change, on and off the mat. Here's how.

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Tense shoulders, clenched jaw, chest pain: these are all signs of stress in the body. Learn how to let go of habitual patterns that keep...

A Vinyasa Sequence for Beginners A Vinyasa Sequence for Beginners A Vinyasa Sequence for Beginners A Vinyasa Sequence for Beginners


Want to try a Vinyasa yoga class but aren't sure where to start? Try this easy beginner sequence.

Why We Do Cat-Cow Pose Why We Do Cat-Cow Pose Why We Do Cat-Cow Pose Why We Do Cat-Cow Pose


This simple sequence, performed on all fours, is an integral point of many yoga warm up sequences. Here's why.

The Perfect Bow: How to Reach Dhanurasana The Perfect Bow: How to Reach Dhanurasana The Perfect Bow: How to Reach Dhanurasana The Perfect Bow: How to Reach Dhanurasana


If your dhanurasana isn’t quite where you want it to be, here are our five top tips to find the bow pose that’s perfect for you.

Pigeon Pose: 6 Variations of Yoga's Popular Hip-Opening Posture Pigeon Pose: 6 Variations of Yoga's Popular Hip-Opening Posture Pigeon Pose: 6 Variations of Yoga's Popular Hip-Opening Posture Pigeon Pose: 6 Variations of Yoga's Popular Hip-Opening Posture


One of yoga's most popular hip openers, pigeon pose has many variations depending on your level of flexibility. Here are six to suit yogis...

Chakrasana: How to Perfect Your Wheel Pose Chakrasana: How to Perfect Your Wheel Pose Chakrasana: How to Perfect Your Wheel Pose Chakrasana: How to Perfect Your Wheel Pose


Chakrasana or wheel pose, as it's called in English, is the queen of backbends, but it's all one that requires practice and a thorough warm...

Hanumanasana: How to Reach the Splits Hanumanasana: How to Reach the Splits Hanumanasana: How to Reach the Splits Hanumanasana: How to Reach the Splits


Many people see the full-splits or Hanumanasana as the ultimate yoga goal. (Spoiler alert: it isn't!) But if you're aiming for hanumanasana...

Why Yoga and Surfing Are a Great Pair Why Yoga and Surfing Are a Great Pair Why Yoga and Surfing Are a Great Pair Why Yoga and Surfing Are a Great Pair


Yoga and surfing share a lot of similarities, and represent the opportunity to expand your practice. Here's why yoga and surfing go...

The Power of Chaturanga The Power of Chaturanga The Power of Chaturanga The Power of Chaturanga


Chaturanga is one of the most common poses you'll do in yoga class. But does this pose strike you with fear or joy? Here's why chaturanga...

Take to the Air: An Introduction to Aerial Yoga Take to the Air: An Introduction to Aerial Yoga Take to the Air: An Introduction to Aerial Yoga Take to the Air: An Introduction to Aerial Yoga


Aerial Yoga combines the yoga you know and love with new gravity-defining challenges. Here's what you can expect from an aerial yoga class...

Yoga Is for Every Body Yoga Is for Every Body Yoga Is for Every Body Yoga Is for Every Body


Yoga has worked itself into the narrow niche of thin, white females. But that's not what yoga is meant to be. Yoga is for everybody and...

Yoga for Everyone: The Top Organizations Making Yoga Accessible for Every Body Yoga for Everyone: The Top Organizations Making Yoga Accessible for Every Body Yoga for Everyone: The Top Organizations Making Yoga Accessible for Every Body Yoga for Everyone: The Top Organizations Making Yoga Accessible for Every Body


How accessible is mainstream yoga for people with disabilities, health conditions or impairments? Here's a look at some of the top...

Top 5 Reasons to Practice AcroYoga Top 5 Reasons to Practice AcroYoga Top 5 Reasons to Practice AcroYoga Top 5 Reasons to Practice AcroYoga


AcroYoga can seem intimidating and daunting, but it's a dynamic, playful and also restorative new style of yoga. Here are 5 reasons why you...

Embrace Partnership: Top 5 Yoga Poses to Try With a Partner Embrace Partnership: Top 5 Yoga Poses to Try With a Partner Embrace Partnership: Top 5 Yoga Poses to Try With a Partner Embrace Partnership: Top 5 Yoga Poses to Try With a Partner


Yoga tends to be a solo activity, but partner yoga is a great way to expand your physical practice and grow your connection with your...

How to Balance Effort with Surrender for a Better Practice and a Better Year How to Balance Effort with Surrender for a Better Practice and a Better Year How to Balance Effort with Surrender for a Better Practice and a Better Year How to Balance Effort with Surrender for a Better Practice and a Better Year


Yoga practices can be frustrating; do you push yourself into a more challenging posture or relax into an easier one? Finding the balance...

Top 6 Yoga Poses for Runners Top 6 Yoga Poses for Runners Top 6 Yoga Poses for Runners Top 6 Yoga Poses for Runners


Yoga is a great addition for many runners' cross-training. Here are 6 top poses to help runners stretch, build flexibility and develop...

What to Expect From a Yoga Retreat What to Expect From a Yoga Retreat What to Expect From a Yoga Retreat What to Expect From a Yoga Retreat


Yoga retreats can be beautiful and transformative experiences to help deepen your yoga practice and expand your comfort zone. Here's what...

Top 5 Tips for a Stronger, More Stable Garudasana Top 5 Tips for a Stronger, More Stable Garudasana Top 5 Tips for a Stronger, More Stable Garudasana Top 5 Tips for a Stronger, More Stable Garudasana


Garudasana (Eagle Pose) has great benefits for both body and mind. Here are 5 top tips to help you ground into garudasana and find better...

A 15-Minute Yoga Sequence for Core Strength A 15-Minute Yoga Sequence for Core Strength A 15-Minute Yoga Sequence for Core Strength A 15-Minute Yoga Sequence for Core Strength


Core strength plays a vital role in yoga, but also in almost every aspect of our lives. This simple 15-minute sequence will help give your...

From Kakasana to Bakasana: Top Tips to Help you Advance from Crow Pose to Crane Pose From Kakasana to Bakasana: Top Tips to Help you Advance from Crow Pose to Crane Pose From Kakasana to Bakasana: Top Tips to Help you Advance from Crow Pose to Crane Pose From Kakasana to Bakasana: Top Tips to Help you Advance from Crow Pose to Crane Pose


Kakasana (Crow Pose) and Bakasana (Crane Pose) look like very similar postures, but they each require different techniques to find balance....

Yoga Lessons Yoga Lessons Yoga Lessons Yoga Lessons


The lessons we learn from our yoga practice are powerful ones that can change the way we perceive our lives and the challenges we face....

Inner Strength Inner Strength Inner Strength Inner Strength


Learn how to move past the fear of failure and tap into the joy of the moment with this example from Ashtanga yoga's primary series.

Take a Break in Silence for These 6 Self-Love & Spiritual Benefits Take a Break in Silence for These 6 Self-Love & Spiritual Benefits Take a Break in Silence for These 6 Self-Love & Spiritual Benefits Take a Break in Silence for These 6 Self-Love & Spiritual Benefits


Making time for silence is a simple way to reconnect to yourself throughout the day. Learn more reasons why silence benefits you and your...

Vinyasa Vinyasa Vinyasa Vinyasa


Also known as Flow yoga, Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic flowing style that increases your strength, flexibility and balance. Explore more of...

Six Signs You're Already More Yogi Than You Think Six Signs You're Already More Yogi Than You Think Six Signs You're Already More Yogi Than You Think Six Signs You're Already More Yogi Than You Think


You don't have to be a master of headstand or meditate for hours on end a day to share this title with your fellow yoga community. Here are...

How To Prepare Yourself for Yoga Practice How To Prepare Yourself for Yoga Practice How To Prepare Yourself for Yoga Practice How To Prepare Yourself for Yoga Practice


If your life resembles less like a dreamy retreat lifestyle and more like a modern-day busy yogi, read on for five steps to take to make...

How to Open Your Mind to a Healthier and Happier Life How to Open Your Mind to a Healthier and Happier Life How to Open Your Mind to a Healthier and Happier Life How to Open Your Mind to a Healthier and Happier Life


What is open-mindedness and why is it important to our happiness and well-being? Find out how to open your mind and the benefits you'll...

The Art of Mindfulness Is a Masterpiece of Moments in the 'Now' (5 Tips on How) The Art of Mindfulness Is a Masterpiece of Moments in the 'Now' (5 Tips on How) The Art of Mindfulness Is a Masterpiece of Moments in the 'Now' (5 Tips on How) The Art of Mindfulness Is a Masterpiece of Moments in the 'Now' (5 Tips on How)


How do we practice mindfulness in a sea of constant change? Learn about some daily practices you can do to help connect with the present...

How Forrest Yoga Helped This Yogini Grow in Self-Knowledge How Forrest Yoga Helped This Yogini Grow in Self-Knowledge How Forrest Yoga Helped This Yogini Grow in Self-Knowledge How Forrest Yoga Helped This Yogini Grow in Self-Knowledge


A Forrest Yoga Advanced Yoga Teacher Training course became much more for yogini Jade Lizzie. It became a journey of self-reflection with a...

A Time for Reflection: Contemplate This Season for These Three Reasons A Time for Reflection: Contemplate This Season for These Three Reasons A Time for Reflection: Contemplate This Season for These Three Reasons A Time for Reflection: Contemplate This Season for These Three Reasons


There are many types of contemplative activities, but the end goal is the same: to reconnect with our true Self. Discover which...

Cultivating Power in Your Practice With Warrior Two Pose Cultivating Power in Your Practice With Warrior Two Pose Cultivating Power in Your Practice With Warrior Two Pose Cultivating Power in Your Practice With Warrior Two Pose


Practicing warrior two pose builds both physical and mental strength. Learn how to invoke your inner warrior and master your life goals.

3 Yogic Techniques for Mental Muscle Building 3 Yogic Techniques for Mental Muscle Building 3 Yogic Techniques for Mental Muscle Building 3 Yogic Techniques for Mental Muscle Building


Yoga can strengthen our bodies, but what about our minds? Learn the tools to strengthen your mind and why it's an important part of your...

A Busy Person's Guide for Practicing Yoga A Busy Person's Guide for Practicing Yoga A Busy Person's Guide for Practicing Yoga A Busy Person's Guide for Practicing Yoga


Love yoga but struggling to find time to practice? Don't worry! Here are four ways you can be more yogi throughout your day no matter how...

A Year End Self-Reflection of One Yogini's Yoga Journey A Year End Self-Reflection of One Yogini's Yoga Journey A Year End Self-Reflection of One Yogini's Yoga Journey A Year End Self-Reflection of One Yogini's Yoga Journey


The end of another year offers the opportunity for calm reflection on your yoga journey and spiritual path. Yogini Jade Lizzie shares with...

How Often You Should Practice Yoga Depends on You How Often You Should Practice Yoga Depends on You How Often You Should Practice Yoga Depends on You How Often You Should Practice Yoga Depends on You


How many yoga classes per week are ideal? Once a day? Twice a week? Discover what's right for your schedule, your body and your goals.

Who Is Yoga For? Who Is Yoga For? Who Is Yoga For? Who Is Yoga For?


Yoga is for everyone, even if you've never tried it before, refuse to wear yoga pants or think chanting should be left to monks. Learn how...

Find the Mind's 'Off Switch': 3 Ways to Rein In Your Brain During Meditation Find the Mind's 'Off Switch': 3 Ways to Rein In Your Brain During Meditation Find the Mind's 'Off Switch': 3 Ways to Rein In Your Brain During Meditation Find the Mind's 'Off Switch': 3 Ways to Rein In Your Brain During Meditation


OK, so you can't totally turn your mind off, but meditation is not really about doing that. Instead, you can learn to finally still your...

Getting Grounded: What It Means and How to Get It Getting Grounded: What It Means and How to Get It Getting Grounded: What It Means and How to Get It Getting Grounded: What It Means and How to Get It


You often hear about getting grounded. But what does that mean and how do you get it? Learn what this term means and four techniques to...

Patience Really Is a Virtue: One Yogini's Daily Struggle to Practice It More Patience Really Is a Virtue: One Yogini's Daily Struggle to Practice It More Patience Really Is a Virtue: One Yogini's Daily Struggle to Practice It More Patience Really Is a Virtue: One Yogini's Daily Struggle to Practice It More


Yoga instructor and author, Jade Lizzie, discusses her struggles with patience as well as advice on how to practice this wonderful virtue...

Yogapedia Does Wanderlust Yogapedia Does Wanderlust Yogapedia Does Wanderlust Yogapedia Does Wanderlust


Yogapedia contributor and yogini, Jade Lizzie, recently attended the UK's first Wanderlust yoga festival and shared with us all the...

What Wanting to 'Reach More' Means to a Yogi What Wanting to 'Reach More' Means to a Yogi What Wanting to 'Reach More' Means to a Yogi What Wanting to 'Reach More' Means to a Yogi


Yogini Jade Lizzie shares her lifetime struggle of always reaching for more, never satisfied with herself as is. Learn how yoga taught her...

How Yoga Helps You Keep an Open Mind in the Boardroom How Yoga Helps You Keep an Open Mind in the Boardroom How Yoga Helps You Keep an Open Mind in the Boardroom How Yoga Helps You Keep an Open Mind in the Boardroom


The benefits of yoga are not just a personal experience 'on the mat.' Learn how you can transfer its positive effects into real...

Befriend Your Chattering, Manic Mind & Meditate Through the Running Commentary Befriend Your Chattering, Manic Mind & Meditate Through the Running Commentary Befriend Your Chattering, Manic Mind & Meditate Through the Running Commentary Befriend Your Chattering, Manic Mind & Meditate Through the Running Commentary


Meditation can seem impossible when your thoughts are always swirling about in your head, but with slow and nonjudgmental effort, you can...

Your Go-To Yoga Sequence for Days You Only Have 10 Minutes or Less Your Go-To Yoga Sequence for Days You Only Have 10 Minutes or Less Your Go-To Yoga Sequence for Days You Only Have 10 Minutes or Less Your Go-To Yoga Sequence for Days You Only Have 10 Minutes or Less


Only have 10 minutes to play with? Here’s a short and sweet sequence to get your energy moving. It’s perfect for first thing in the morning...

7 Self-Instructed Yoga Poses for Your Home Practice 7 Self-Instructed Yoga Poses for Your Home Practice 7 Self-Instructed Yoga Poses for Your Home Practice 7 Self-Instructed Yoga Poses for Your Home Practice


Are you struggling to get to a yoga class? Or perhaps you want to do your own self-practice, but don't know where to start? Give these...

'Holding Space': What It Means for Yoga Teachers and You 'Holding Space': What It Means for Yoga Teachers and You 'Holding Space': What It Means for Yoga Teachers and You 'Holding Space': What It Means for Yoga Teachers and You


To 'hold space' is to create and maintain a place where one can exist, expand and grow. Here are five ways your yoga teacher helps you to...

How to Make Every Day Your 'Perfect Day' With This Mindfulness Practice How to Make Every Day Your 'Perfect Day' With This Mindfulness Practice How to Make Every Day Your 'Perfect Day' With This Mindfulness Practice How to Make Every Day Your 'Perfect Day' With This Mindfulness Practice


We invite you to think twice about what your 'perfect day' looks like and then learn how to make this day come true with these yogic...

Savor Your Sadhana: A Guide to Creating Your Daily Spiritual Practice Savor Your Sadhana: A Guide to Creating Your Daily Spiritual Practice Savor Your Sadhana: A Guide to Creating Your Daily Spiritual Practice Savor Your Sadhana: A Guide to Creating Your Daily Spiritual Practice


A sadhana is a daily ritual of yogic practices that gives you a chance to connect with yourself. Learn how to create one as unique as you...

Stop Judging and Just Delight in Your Meditation Practice as It Is Stop Judging and Just Delight in Your Meditation Practice as It Is Stop Judging and Just Delight in Your Meditation Practice as It Is Stop Judging and Just Delight in Your Meditation Practice as It Is


We’re used to judging every aspect of our lives, including our meditation practice (or lack thereof even). Learn why this is self-defeating...

The 5 Virtues of a Good Yoga Teacher The 5 Virtues of a Good Yoga Teacher The 5 Virtues of a Good Yoga Teacher The 5 Virtues of a Good Yoga Teacher


Good yoga teaching is about far more than simply having an advanced asana practice. Learn about the five qualities you should be looking...

Get Comfortable During Meditation With These Popular Postures & Modifications Get Comfortable During Meditation With These Popular Postures & Modifications Get Comfortable During Meditation With These Popular Postures & Modifications Get Comfortable During Meditation With These Popular Postures & Modifications


Do you find it hard to sit comfortably when preparing to meditate? Learn how to effectively take a seated posture for meditation here.

6 Steps to Starting a Meditation Practice for Beginners 6 Steps to Starting a Meditation Practice for Beginners 6 Steps to Starting a Meditation Practice for Beginners 6 Steps to Starting a Meditation Practice for Beginners


The prospect of beginning to meditate can be daunting. Here are six simple steps to help start your meditation journey.

Turn That Yawn Into Yin and Relax Into This Style of Yoga Turn That Yawn Into Yin and Relax Into This Style of Yoga Turn That Yawn Into Yin and Relax Into This Style of Yoga Turn That Yawn Into Yin and Relax Into This Style of Yoga


According to Daoist philosophy, everything in the universe has both yin and yang characteristics, with yin being typically feminine,...

Me and My Many Yoga Days Me and My Many Yoga Days Me and My Many Yoga Days Me and My Many Yoga Days


There are as many types of yoga as there are sides to you. Our team writer and yoga instructor, Jade Garratt, shares her experience getting...

Restorative Yoga: What to Expect On and Off the Mat Restorative Yoga: What to Expect On and Off the Mat Restorative Yoga: What to Expect On and Off the Mat Restorative Yoga: What to Expect On and Off the Mat


The purpose of Restorative yoga is to take time out of your busy day to relax and recharge your energy levels. Yogini Jade Garratt explains...

Balancing Yin and Yang Balancing Yin and Yang Balancing Yin and Yang Balancing Yin and Yang


We all have contrasting energies in our bodies. Chinese philosophy calls these yin and yang. Learning to balance and channel these energies...

What to Expect From a Reputable Yoga Teacher Training What to Expect From a Reputable Yoga Teacher Training What to Expect From a Reputable Yoga Teacher Training What to Expect From a Reputable Yoga Teacher Training


All yoga teacher trainings differ in the scope of their content, how it's delivered, and the style and structure in which the material is...

20 Minutes of Yin Yoga 20 Minutes of Yin Yoga 20 Minutes of Yin Yoga 20 Minutes of Yin Yoga


Practicing Yin yoga can be done in as little as 20 minutes. Explore this quick, yet effective, restorative Yin yoga sequence for a renewed...

How 500 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training Changed Me How 500 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training Changed Me How 500 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training Changed Me How 500 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training Changed Me


500 hours of yoga teacher training changed Yogapedia contributor Jade Lizzie's life. Her personal account of coming to yoga with an injured...

The Practice of Surrender The Practice of Surrender The Practice of Surrender The Practice of Surrender


Learning to let go and surrender to what you are experiencing in the moment takes courage. Learn how Yin yoga can teach you how to...

Number One 'Rule' of Meditation Number One 'Rule' of Meditation Number One 'Rule' of Meditation Number One 'Rule' of Meditation


It's easy to get caught up in the 'how to' of meditation, with all the different styles and philosophies around it. Learn why 'practice...

Mastering Sitting Meditation Mastering Sitting Meditation Mastering Sitting Meditation Mastering Sitting Meditation


Mastering sitting still in meditation can be a challenge. Fidgeting, physical discomfort and boredom are just a few of the distractions we...

Yoga for Your Travels Yoga for Your Travels Yoga for Your Travels Yoga for Your Travels


How do we bring our yoga practice with us when we travel? Learn some tips and tricks to taking yoga on the road, even if you forgot your...

Q&A by Jade Lizzie

SUP yoga, that is, doing yoga whilst balancing on a paddle board, is becoming more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. It combines the excitement and unpredictability of paddle-boarding with the control and mindful... SUP yoga, that is, doing yoga whilst balancing on a paddle board, is becoming more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. It combines the excitement and unpredictability of paddle-boarding with the control and mindful... SUP yoga, that is, doing yoga whilst balancing on a paddle board, is becoming more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. It combines the excitement and unpredictability of paddle-boarding with the control and mindful... SUP yoga, that is, doing yoga whilst balancing on a paddle board, is becoming more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. It combines the excitement and unpredictability of paddle-boarding with the control and mindful...


SUP yoga, that is, doing yoga whilst balancing on a paddle board, is becoming more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. It...

If you’ve been practicing acroyoga for some time, you may decide you’re ready for the next step. Perhaps you have a desire to bring more people to the practice, maybe you love the idea of teaching acro, or possibly you just... If you’ve been practicing acroyoga for some time, you may decide you’re ready for the next step. Perhaps you have a desire to bring more people to the practice, maybe you love the idea of teaching acro, or possibly you just... If you’ve been practicing acroyoga for some time, you may decide you’re ready for the next step. Perhaps you have a desire to bring more people to the practice, maybe you love the idea of teaching acro, or possibly you just... If you’ve been practicing acroyoga for some time, you may decide you’re ready for the next step. Perhaps you have a desire to bring more people to the practice, maybe you love the idea of teaching acro, or possibly you just...


If you’ve been practicing acroyoga for some time, you may decide you’re ready for the next step. Perhaps you have a desire to...

If you’ve been doing yoga for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of acroyoga, and possibly partner yoga too. These two types of yoga have a lot in common with each other, but a few crucial differences. Let’s explore... If you’ve been doing yoga for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of acroyoga, and possibly partner yoga too. These two types of yoga have a lot in common with each other, but a few crucial differences. Let’s explore... If you’ve been doing yoga for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of acroyoga, and possibly partner yoga too. These two types of yoga have a lot in common with each other, but a few crucial differences. Let’s explore... If you’ve been doing yoga for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of acroyoga, and possibly partner yoga too. These two types of yoga have a lot in common with each other, but a few crucial differences. Let’s explore...


If you’ve been doing yoga for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of acroyoga, and possibly partner yoga too. These two...

Great question, and the simple answer is, not a lot!Many people are put off acroyoga, because they think it’s only for experienced gymnastics-types who already have a willing partner to join them. The good news is, that’s... Great question, and the simple answer is, not a lot!Many people are put off acroyoga, because they think it’s only for experienced gymnastics-types who already have a willing partner to join them. The good news is, that’s... Great question, and the simple answer is, not a lot!Many people are put off acroyoga, because they think it’s only for experienced gymnastics-types who already have a willing partner to join them. The good news is, that’s... Great question, and the simple answer is, not a lot!Many people are put off acroyoga, because they think it’s only for experienced gymnastics-types who already have a willing partner to join them. The good news is, that’s...


Great question, and the simple answer is, not a lot!Many people are put off acroyoga, because they think it’s only for experienced...

The chakras come from ancient tradition. In fact, they are referenced in the oldest written Indian tradition we know of, the Vedas, which date from 1500B.C. - 500B.C. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these don’t tell us who... The chakras come from ancient tradition. In fact, they are referenced in the oldest written Indian tradition we know of, the Vedas, which date from 1500B.C. - 500B.C. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these don’t tell us who... The chakras come from ancient tradition. In fact, they are referenced in the oldest written Indian tradition we know of, the Vedas, which date from 1500B.C. - 500B.C. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these don’t tell us who... The chakras come from ancient tradition. In fact, they are referenced in the oldest written Indian tradition we know of, the Vedas, which date from 1500B.C. - 500B.C. Perhaps unsurprisingly, these don’t tell us who...


The chakras come from ancient tradition. In fact, they are referenced in the oldest written Indian tradition we know of, the Vedas, which...

Office yoga is a fantastic way to bring all the benefits of yoga into an office environment. There are few office-related health and well-being complaints that yoga can’t positively impact.In recent years, more and more... Office yoga is a fantastic way to bring all the benefits of yoga into an office environment. There are few office-related health and well-being complaints that yoga can’t positively impact.In recent years, more and more... Office yoga is a fantastic way to bring all the benefits of yoga into an office environment. There are few office-related health and well-being complaints that yoga can’t positively impact.In recent years, more and more... Office yoga is a fantastic way to bring all the benefits of yoga into an office environment. There are few office-related health and well-being complaints that yoga can’t positively impact.In recent years, more and more...


Office yoga is a fantastic way to bring all the benefits of yoga into an office environment. There are few office-related health and...


On the surface, the answer to this is pretty simple: In a men-only yoga class, you can expect to find a class where all of the students are...


I’ve had a lot of people ask me whether they should do yoga teacher training. They're curious about when they’ll be ready and how they’ll...


Despite the wide range of yoga teacher training programs, you can and should, expect the following takeaways from your training.Yogic...


With yoga teacher training growing in popularity, there is an increasing demand for more flexible training formats. So, when you are...


So you love yoga, you’ve been practicing for a while and you’ve decided that you want to share this incredible practice with others. You...


This is an interesting question, as the answer depends somewhat on what you consider to be the main purpose of meditation. For some people,...


It is easy to see why yoga might be perceived as a fad. In recent years, its popularity in the West has surged with everyone from athletes...


Judging by the question, I’m guessing you’re already sold on the idea of meditation, and rightly so. Meditation is proven to...

To grow is to develop, evolve and change. Whether that growth is physical, mental or spiritual, it’s a natural process. From the moment we are born, we move through our lives having all these crazy, exciting, sometimes... To grow is to develop, evolve and change. Whether that growth is physical, mental or spiritual, it’s a natural process. From the moment we are born, we move through our lives having all these crazy, exciting, sometimes... To grow is to develop, evolve and change. Whether that growth is physical, mental or spiritual, it’s a natural process. From the moment we are born, we move through our lives having all these crazy, exciting, sometimes... To grow is to develop, evolve and change. Whether that growth is physical, mental or spiritual, it’s a natural process. From the moment we are born, we move through our lives having all these crazy, exciting, sometimes...


To grow is to develop, evolve and change. Whether that growth is physical, mental or spiritual, it’s a natural process. From the...

Generally speaking, when people talk about experiencing an awakening, they don’t mean that horrible moment when your alarm goes off far too early on a Monday morning. Usually, the term, “awakening,” has far more positive and... Generally speaking, when people talk about experiencing an awakening, they don’t mean that horrible moment when your alarm goes off far too early on a Monday morning. Usually, the term, “awakening,” has far more positive and... Generally speaking, when people talk about experiencing an awakening, they don’t mean that horrible moment when your alarm goes off far too early on a Monday morning. Usually, the term, “awakening,” has far more positive and... Generally speaking, when people talk about experiencing an awakening, they don’t mean that horrible moment when your alarm goes off far too early on a Monday morning. Usually, the term, “awakening,” has far more positive and...


Generally speaking, when people talk about experiencing an awakening, they don’t mean that horrible moment when your alarm goes off...


There are two ways to interpret this question. One, as a broader question about what stage of your life you should begin a meditation...


This is an interesting question. When I started meditating, I wasn’t expecting it to teach me anything about myself. Like most people, I...


One of the magical things about meditation and yoga is that they can make you far more aware of your thoughts, their content and nature....


This is a great question! We all know that “patience is a virtue,” but why is it a good thing to cultivate more of? What purpose does being...


Have you ever been described as hot-headed? This can be a really good thing, at times. Having fire and passion at the right times can...


Symbolism is a funny thing, isn’t it? We use symbols all the time to help us to represent abstract or intangible concepts in a more...


One of the things that makes a yoga class stand out from an exercise or fitness class is the focus on your attitude. When you’re new...


The word, “sacred,” conjures up all kinds of ideas: an ashram in rural India, a Zen hideaway at a mountain retreat or a magical...


First of all, please don’t worry about feeling vulnerable when practicing yoga. It’s a common phenomenon and it doesn’t...


Sometimes it’s hard to take a step back and see things objectively. It's easy to become ensnared in the drama of our lives and entangled in...


Do you ever completely lose your patience with a situation, person or event? For most of us, there are times when impatience bubbles its...


Great question! Lots of people tend to think of yoga as their go-to activity for when they want to relax, unwind and chill out. And...


It’s worth having a few great “go-to” yoga asanas to help you to chill out. Here are my top five asanas for relaxation....


Yoga clothing is a multi-million dollar industry with a whole array of clothes available that claim to be specifically designed for yogis....


This is a great question, and a controversial one! I had to think long and hard about it, and I’ve come to the conclusion that yes, you...


Ah, lotus pose. That much-admired meditation pose in which yogis are depicted in serene contemplation; their legs effortlessly and...


I spend a lot of time traveling and teaching yoga around the world. When you’re moving around a lot, it can be a challenge to find...


Yoga mat shopping is so exciting! Whether you’re just getting into yoga or you’ve been practicing for a while, the sheer volume of options...


The beauty of yoga is its simplicity and the ease with which you can just show up and get practicing. But the question of what to bring to...


It’s a rare yoga class that doesn’t include downward-facing dog pose at least once. But how do you perfect "down dog" to get the maximum...

Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, a relaxing activity after a long day at work might be a five-mile run. For others, that would be pure torture: Curling up with a cup of tea and a good book by... Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, a relaxing activity after a long day at work might be a five-mile run. For others, that would be pure torture: Curling up with a cup of tea and a good book by... Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, a relaxing activity after a long day at work might be a five-mile run. For others, that would be pure torture: Curling up with a cup of tea and a good book by... Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, a relaxing activity after a long day at work might be a five-mile run. For others, that would be pure torture: Curling up with a cup of tea and a good book by...


Relaxation means different things to different people. For some, a relaxing activity after a long day at work might be a five-mile run. For...


There are few things as frustrating, exhausting and lonely as being awake in the night when all you want to do is sleep. Insomnia is a...


Have you ever ended up sobbing in savasana? Or been filled with irrational rage as you pushed up into wheel pose? Or found yourself choked...

Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)Technically, more of a sequence than a pose, gently rolling your spine between cat-cow pose is a great way to wake up your body, release your spine after a night’s sleep, warm your core... Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)Technically, more of a sequence than a pose, gently rolling your spine between cat-cow pose is a great way to wake up your body, release your spine after a night’s sleep, warm your core... Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)Technically, more of a sequence than a pose, gently rolling your spine between cat-cow pose is a great way to wake up your body, release your spine after a night’s sleep, warm your core... Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)Technically, more of a sequence than a pose, gently rolling your spine between cat-cow pose is a great way to wake up your body, release your spine after a night’s sleep, warm your core...


Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)Technically, more of a sequence than a pose, gently rolling your spine between cat-cow pose is a...

Anxiety is horrible, isn’t it? Whether you suffer from overwhelming, paralyzing panic, or mild yet persistent, nagging worry, it’s an extremely unpleasant experience.Like any mental health condition, anxiety is a complex... Anxiety is horrible, isn’t it? Whether you suffer from overwhelming, paralyzing panic, or mild yet persistent, nagging worry, it’s an extremely unpleasant experience.Like any mental health condition, anxiety is a complex... Anxiety is horrible, isn’t it? Whether you suffer from overwhelming, paralyzing panic, or mild yet persistent, nagging worry, it’s an extremely unpleasant experience.Like any mental health condition, anxiety is a complex... Anxiety is horrible, isn’t it? Whether you suffer from overwhelming, paralyzing panic, or mild yet persistent, nagging worry, it’s an extremely unpleasant experience.Like any mental health condition, anxiety is a complex...


Anxiety is horrible, isn’t it? Whether you suffer from overwhelming, paralyzing panic, or mild yet persistent, nagging worry,...


Before we talk about what your sadhana should or shouldn’t be, it’s perhaps worth clarifying what a sadhana actually is. Simply put, a...

“What’s so wrong with having expectations of others?” you might ask. Quite a lot, as it happens.Why Not to Have ExpectationsToo Much PressureWhen we expect something of another, we are presuming that they can, and should,... “What’s so wrong with having expectations of others?” you might ask. Quite a lot, as it happens.Why Not to Have ExpectationsToo Much PressureWhen we expect something of another, we are presuming that they can, and should,... “What’s so wrong with having expectations of others?” you might ask. Quite a lot, as it happens.Why Not to Have ExpectationsToo Much PressureWhen we expect something of another, we are presuming that they can, and should,... “What’s so wrong with having expectations of others?” you might ask. Quite a lot, as it happens.Why Not to Have ExpectationsToo Much PressureWhen we expect something of another, we are presuming that they can, and should,...


“What’s so wrong with having expectations of others?” you might ask. Quite a lot, as it happens.Why Not to Have...


The short answer is yes - in more ways than you can imagine. But here are at least three ways yoga can change your outlook on life.Yoga...

Lotus flowers are everywhere in the yoga world, adorning yoga mats, props and even tattoos. Their beauty alone makes it easy to see why they’re so popular. But there's more to this flower than just it's physical beauty.The... Lotus flowers are everywhere in the yoga world, adorning yoga mats, props and even tattoos. Their beauty alone makes it easy to see why they’re so popular. But there's more to this flower than just it's physical beauty.The... Lotus flowers are everywhere in the yoga world, adorning yoga mats, props and even tattoos. Their beauty alone makes it easy to see why they’re so popular. But there's more to this flower than just it's physical beauty.The... Lotus flowers are everywhere in the yoga world, adorning yoga mats, props and even tattoos. Their beauty alone makes it easy to see why they’re so popular. But there's more to this flower than just it's physical beauty.The...


Lotus flowers are everywhere in the yoga world, adorning yoga mats, props and even tattoos. Their beauty alone makes it easy to see why...


Spiritual teachers have in the past talked about killing or destroying the ego. But, increasingly, many people are coming around to the...


Sleepiness when meditating is very common, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. So, why does it happen? Why is it that you can be...


Before I discovered yoga, I thought I knew the answer to this question. Contentment? That’s simple. I’ll experience contentment just as...

“Let it go,” is such a common piece of advice that it’s almost become a cliché. When something is really bothering you, or there’s something you’re particularly attached to, it rarely seems so simple. How exactly do you let... “Let it go,” is such a common piece of advice that it’s almost become a cliché. When something is really bothering you, or there’s something you’re particularly attached to, it rarely seems so simple. How exactly do you let... “Let it go,” is such a common piece of advice that it’s almost become a cliché. When something is really bothering you, or there’s something you’re particularly attached to, it rarely seems so simple. How exactly do you let... “Let it go,” is such a common piece of advice that it’s almost become a cliché. When something is really bothering you, or there’s something you’re particularly attached to, it rarely seems so simple. How exactly do you let...


“Let it go,” is such a common piece of advice that it’s almost become a cliché. When something is really bothering...

You might have had people tell you to listen to your inner voice, tune into your internal guidance or channel your intuition. But what happens if your inner voice just doesn’t seem very chatty? Or what if your mind is so... You might have had people tell you to listen to your inner voice, tune into your internal guidance or channel your intuition. But what happens if your inner voice just doesn’t seem very chatty? Or what if your mind is so... You might have had people tell you to listen to your inner voice, tune into your internal guidance or channel your intuition. But what happens if your inner voice just doesn’t seem very chatty? Or what if your mind is so... You might have had people tell you to listen to your inner voice, tune into your internal guidance or channel your intuition. But what happens if your inner voice just doesn’t seem very chatty? Or what if your mind is so...


You might have had people tell you to listen to your inner voice, tune into your internal guidance or channel your intuition. But what...


Given how little time most of us actually spend in silence, it can be quite an alien experience. Instead, we devote huge amounts of time...

When you’re home alone, do you: a) Relish the silence, enjoying a long-awaited opportunity for some peace and quiet?; or b) Turn on music, the TV or the radio and immediately fill the space with noise?If you fall into the... When you’re home alone, do you: a) Relish the silence, enjoying a long-awaited opportunity for some peace and quiet?; or b) Turn on music, the TV or the radio and immediately fill the space with noise?If you fall into the... When you’re home alone, do you: a) Relish the silence, enjoying a long-awaited opportunity for some peace and quiet?; or b) Turn on music, the TV or the radio and immediately fill the space with noise?If you fall into the... When you’re home alone, do you: a) Relish the silence, enjoying a long-awaited opportunity for some peace and quiet?; or b) Turn on music, the TV or the radio and immediately fill the space with noise?If you fall into the...


When you’re home alone, do you: a) Relish the silence, enjoying a long-awaited opportunity for some peace and quiet?; or b) Turn on...

Anger, that all-encompassing, powerful and potentially destructive emotion, tends to arise quickly and uninvited. It can leave us reeling in its aftermath, often wondering “Where on Earth did that come from?” Often, we can... Anger, that all-encompassing, powerful and potentially destructive emotion, tends to arise quickly and uninvited. It can leave us reeling in its aftermath, often wondering “Where on Earth did that come from?” Often, we can... Anger, that all-encompassing, powerful and potentially destructive emotion, tends to arise quickly and uninvited. It can leave us reeling in its aftermath, often wondering “Where on Earth did that come from?” Often, we can... Anger, that all-encompassing, powerful and potentially destructive emotion, tends to arise quickly and uninvited. It can leave us reeling in its aftermath, often wondering “Where on Earth did that come from?” Often, we can...


Anger, that all-encompassing, powerful and potentially destructive emotion, tends to arise quickly and uninvited. It can leave us reeling...

A spiritual text is the last place you’d seek for leadership advice, right? Wrong. The Bhagavad Gita is arguably one of the earliest examples of a leadership text we can find. In the unlikely guise of a much beloved... A spiritual text is the last place you’d seek for leadership advice, right? Wrong. The Bhagavad Gita is arguably one of the earliest examples of a leadership text we can find. In the unlikely guise of a much beloved... A spiritual text is the last place you’d seek for leadership advice, right? Wrong. The Bhagavad Gita is arguably one of the earliest examples of a leadership text we can find. In the unlikely guise of a much beloved... A spiritual text is the last place you’d seek for leadership advice, right? Wrong. The Bhagavad Gita is arguably one of the earliest examples of a leadership text we can find. In the unlikely guise of a much beloved...


A spiritual text is the last place you’d seek for leadership advice, right? Wrong. The Bhagavad Gita is arguably one of the earliest...

First of all, you’re not alone! Over-analyzing is a classic response to any situation that makes us feel uncertain. It often comes into play when we are striving to take control. And the problem with that is that it can... First of all, you’re not alone! Over-analyzing is a classic response to any situation that makes us feel uncertain. It often comes into play when we are striving to take control. And the problem with that is that it can... First of all, you’re not alone! Over-analyzing is a classic response to any situation that makes us feel uncertain. It often comes into play when we are striving to take control. And the problem with that is that it can... First of all, you’re not alone! Over-analyzing is a classic response to any situation that makes us feel uncertain. It often comes into play when we are striving to take control. And the problem with that is that it can...


First of all, you’re not alone! Over-analyzing is a classic response to any situation that makes us feel uncertain. It often comes into...

One way to think of the chakras is as areas for psychospiritual development. Have you ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or a heaviness in your heart when sad? The chakra system is a powerful model to... One way to think of the chakras is as areas for psychospiritual development. Have you ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or a heaviness in your heart when sad? The chakra system is a powerful model to... One way to think of the chakras is as areas for psychospiritual development. Have you ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or a heaviness in your heart when sad? The chakra system is a powerful model to... One way to think of the chakras is as areas for psychospiritual development. Have you ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when nervous, or a heaviness in your heart when sad? The chakra system is a powerful model to...


One way to think of the chakras is as areas for psychospiritual development. Have you ever experienced butterflies in your stomach when...

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