Life in the city offers few opportunities to become your unself-conscious, five-year-old self. Swimming has become a very precious one for me. Firstly, you are close to anonymous in the water as the majority of your body is submerged. Unlike in the gym or on the mat, there is no concern for how the movement [...]
Author: hannahmariablog
To help you meditate…
Meditation is a practice in concentration. If you find it hard to do, that's a clear sign you should do it. And it's also likely a mantra will help. What is a mantra? A mantra is simply a word, sound or statement that you repeat to yourself over and over again, silently or out loud. Through [...]
People I like to follow…
Yoga culture on Instagram is the source of intense debate, none of which this article will attempt to address. It's about the Yogis I love to follow and why. Here's a list of people who either inspire me, make me laugh, or both! @somewhat_rad Best account for: those who want to learn how to practice [...]
Why does Yoga work?
Yoga in its modern context is vastly different from its original form, which dates back 5,000 years. Despite this, it still works. In fact, it works better than anything else we have as a means to bringing the body and thought energy under control. That the Yoga system has sustained so much change to remain [...]
Less for longer
Until around a month ago I did not value long periods of low intensity exercise. Now it’s the most important daily habit I have. With a competitive personality, the gym used to be somewhere I looked to push myself as hard as possible for maximum results. The efficiency of my efforts trumped enjoyment every time [...]
Yoga myths
The most depressing thing you are told as a Yoga teacher is 'I can't do Yoga, I'm not flexible enough'. It's depressing for two reasons: Yoga is not just stretching The less flexible you are, the more Yoga you need to do Muscle stiffness is essentially the dehydration of muscle tissue, a natural part of [...]
My favourite Yoga teachers in London
I have been wanting to write this for a while now. Since I first stepped foot in Triyoga Chelsea almost 6 years ago, I've lost count of how many different teachers' classes I have attended across London's growing studios. Friends always ask me for recommendations, so I ought to turn my experience here into something [...]
