Category: Yoga & Mobility
Guides on types of yoga, flexibility, mobility and postural health.
Meditation and Mindfulness: How They Affect Your Fitness Performance
Mental focus and breath control are as much a part of performance as muscle strength. We explain how to add meditation and mindfulness to your weekly training.
What Is Mobility and How Is It Different from Flexibility? Key Concepts for Joint Health
Mobility is the range a joint can move through under active muscular control, and it is not the same as flexibility. We cover the key concepts for joint health and a practical plan.
Breathwork and Training Performance
What is breathwork and how does it affect performance? We cover diaphragmatic breathing, nasal breathing, box breathing and how to use them before and after training.
Breathing Techniques (Pranayama): A Step-by-Step Guide to 4 Methods
We explain diaphragmatic, box, nadi shodhana and 4-7-8 breathing step by step, and share which to choose in which situation along with safety notes.
Neck and Shoulder Mobility for Office Workers: A 12-Minute Routine
Why do desk workers get stiff necks and shoulders? A daily 12-minute mobility routine and practical exercises that are easy to do at work.
Morning Yoga Routine: Start Your Day in 15 Minutes
A morning yoga routine is a practical way to start the day energised and balanced. We share a 15-minute step-by-step flow, modifications and a weekly practice plan.
Thoracic Spine Mobility and Its Link to Shoulder Pain
Limited thoracic mobility can set the stage for shoulder pain. We look at exercises that improve upper-back range of motion and how they connect to shoulder health.
Better sleep with yoga: evening practice and a 20-minute pre-bed routine
Yoga for sleep supports sleep quality by settling the nervous system with gentle movement and breathing. A 20-minute evening flow and the key points to watch.
What is vinyasa yoga? The basics of breath and movement flow
The answer to what vinyasa yoga is lies in flowing movement sequences synchronized with breath. We explain its principles, a sample class and who it suits.
Deep stretch (yin) yoga: fascia, connective tissue and long holds
Yin yoga is a calm practice that focuses on fascia and connective tissue rather than muscle, with poses held still for minutes. We explain its benefits and principles.
Yoga blocks, straps and bolsters: a guide to props
Blocks, straps and bolsters are not shortcuts; they close the gap so the movement works the right muscles. Where to use them and how to choose them.
Yoga Styles Guide: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and How to Choose Yours
We compare hatha, vinyasa, yin and restorative yoga, which style suits which goal, and what to expect in a first class.
