Yearly Archives: 2021

A quick scroll through Instagram would have you believe that yoga is a mythical and inaccessible practice. Every other photo involves someone precariously balancing on their head, and the everyday coffee-drinking office worker may feel overwhelmed by the focus on veganism, chakra systems and meditation. However, yoga is for everyone. While it’s easy to feel intimidated by Sanskrit terminology, fancy…

When people think of yoga, they often imagine slow flows that focus on relaxation and flexibility. Some assume it won’t be challenging enough. I’ve heard plenty of gym-goers and weight-lifters claim it’s “too boring”, despite never having attended a class. While some styles are low-intensity, others torch your core and aid functional strength gains. Sweatier practices overflow with planks, push-ups…