Travelling takes its toll on our bodies; the time we spend sitting can tighten the hips and compress the lower back leaving us feeling stiff and sore – not the recipe for an active bod! These seven moves demonstrated by Mana Yoga Retreats’ teacher, Patty Perlman can be done while waiting at the airport, in the…
Travel Stretches to Loosen Up
Daily Spine Stretches
They don’t call our spine our backbone for nothing! A strong and limber spine helps create an able and functional body – something we all need to get through the tasks our busy days demand of us. In this video, Patty Perlman of Mana Yoga Retreats teaches us the Spinal Seven; seven moves you can…
Tight Shoulders Stretch
When performing the plank correctly during yoga or pilates, you should feel your entire body switch on from head to toe; you should feel strong and feel your entire core and glutes engage. The main cause of plank holds weakening is when the yogi is becoming tired and the body isn’t actively engaging the correct…
Perfect Your Plank
When performing the plank correctly during yoga or pilates, you should feel your entire body switch on from head to toe; you should feel strong and feel your entire core and glutes engage. The main cause of plank holds weakening is when the yogi is becoming tired and the body isn’t actively engaging the correct…
The Yoga Flow You Need Right Now
We spoke with The Palm Tree House’s incredible Yogi Frankie, for a beautiful flow to build confidence, clarity and a deeper connection to self 💫 A Yoga Flow To Build Confidence, Clarity & A Deeper Connection To Self We all come to the yoga mat for different reasons. These reasons may change from practice to…
5 Yoga Poses To Embrace The Day
Happy International Yoga Day! To celebrate we have 5 poses that are perfect to embrace the day with energy, compassion and an open heart. x So, get ready to get your om on with Grace Teale! Dancers pose (Natarajasana) The physical benefits include stretching the shoulders, chest, thigh and groin. But on an energetic level…
Fit Friday – Yoga Flow For Energy
Happy Fit Friday! This week the wonderful Grace Teale shares a beautiful yoga for energy flow so you can start your day energised and ready for anything! Fit Friday Yoga Flow – 20 minute yoga flow for energy Balasana Wide leg childs pose Inhale cat pose / exhale cow pose (10 breaths ) Thread the needle…
What Is Remedial Yoga Therapy?
Most of us have precious little time to dedicate to our health. When we manage to steal just a few hours each week to do just that you want to make the most of it. Having to deal with big health issues like stress and jobs that entail little physical exercise (no, going to get…
New Year, New Yoga!
It’s no secret that we love Yoga here at Lorna Jane, so we couldn’t think of a better way to start moving in 2019 than with a mindful yoga sequence. Welcome in the New Year with this ‘do anywhere’, refreshing yoga sequence from the Active Living Program by Kat Harding. This relaxing sequence helps create…
The Perfect Post Thanksgiving Yoga Sequence
Recovering from a big day of eating festive feasts or need to chill after a hectic day running around? We thought that this Stretch workout from the Active Living Program is the perfect post Thanksgiving Move, no matter how you spent your day. This Mind & Muscle Release from Patty is an amazing way to…
How To Do a Headstand. Just Practice This!
I still vividly remember the first time I walked into a yoga studio and saw my soon to be yoga teacher in a headstand. I remember saying, wow… I wish I could do that one day! A few years on, after hours and hours (and hours!) of practice, I found myself floating up just like…
Meet Your Trainer – Merae Kayrouz
Each month on the Active Living Program we feature amazing Cardio, Strength and Stretch Trainers. Here on MNB’s ‘Meet Your Trainer’ series, we’ll introduce your trainers each month so you can get to know a little more about them. This month, we have the wonderful Merae Kayrouz (@yogabymez_) taking you through your stretch practice. We love…