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• Ready to Mix Things Up? Revitalize Your Yoga Practice with New Elements

  

  As yogis, we often find comfort in the familiar—the poses we’ve mastered, the flows we know by heart, the soothing voice of a favorite instructor. But while routine can offer a sense of stability, it can also lead to stagnation. If your yoga practice is starting to feel a bit too predictable, maybe it’s time to mix things up! Mixing up your yoga practice doesn’t necessarily mean doing a complete overhaul. It can be as simple as trying a new style, incorporating props, or following a different instructor. The goal is to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone in a way that feels exciting and invigorating.

• Yoga to Revitalize: Discover a Path to Renewed Energy

  

  In today's fast-paced world, finding ways to rejuvenate and replenish your energy is crucial. Yoga has evolved to become a powerful tool for revitalization, offering numerous benefits that extend far beyond physical fitness. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, incorporating yoga into your routine can rejuvenate your entire system, helping you feel more energized, balanced, and focused.

• Good Morning Flows

  

  You’ve heard the expression “waking up on the wrong side of the bed,” right? Well, some days when your alarm goes off, you and want to burrow beneath the covers instead of getting up and facing the day. Our emotions and moods are always changing. And depending on what’s going on in your life, you may be facing serious challenges at work or in your relationships. We can’t control a lot of what’s happening around us, but we can take steps to control our reaction to them. Yoga and meditation are powerful tools to help us create tangible space in our reaction time to external events. No matter what’s happening in your day to day, practicing yoga in the morning sets you up for a positive experience.

• Yoga Flows to Let Go

  

  One of the most profound gifts we received from our consistent yoga practice is a shift in perspective. We learn to experience life in the present moment without clinging to the past or the need to attach ourselves to an outcome. Attachment and aversion are two sides of the same coin and vital yogic principles that can teach us to release what is no longer serving us in order to be our best selves. Our bodies are storehouses for life experiences––the good, the bad, and the ugly. We often shape our inner narrative and make choices for our future based upon our emotional wounds. Sometimes it is more comfortable to hold onto the painful stories, like a tough childhood, a horrific break-up, getting fired from your dream job, or losing a friend. The same concept applies with our triumphs and joys. We hold a lifetime within our tissues and sometimes, these things become what in the Yoga Sutras Patanjali called Kleshas or the fundamental obstacles to yoga and Samadhi.

• 4 Reasons to Branch Out in Your Yoga Practice

  

  Sun Salutations, Warrior Poses, Downward Dog – every yogi has their favourite tried and tested poses and flows that they may be able to do with their eyes closed. As you move through your daily routine on the matt, you might notice your mind drifting. The flows that once took concentration and took your mind away from the humdrum day to day thoughts are now second nature, and you’ve lost your sense of zen. It’s easy to get into a rut if you stick to your comfort zones in life – and your yoga practice is no different. This week we’re challenging you to try a new class every day for two weeks. Here are four key benefits that branching out in your yoga practice can bring you. 1. Keep your brain active Did you know that learning a new skill, such as a different language or something creative like a musical instrument can help your brain form new connections? The same applies when you learn a new yoga flow or try a challenging pose. Stimulating your brain in this way can increase your memory skills, concentration and even your creativity levels. Learning something new, like figuring out a new yoga challenge can create neural pathways in the brain, increasing brain power.

• Outdoor Yoga and Wellness: Embrace Nature this Summer

  

  Yoga is one of the best ways to improve your health and wellness. Regularly practicing yoga increases your flexibility, relieves your stress, reduces inflammation, and may give your mental health a much-needed boost. Yoga in the summer sun is particularly beneficial. Doing yoga in nature can help you engage with the world around you while you connect with yourself through meditative breathing and challenging flows. If the idea of adding some nature into your typical routine sounds appealing, you may want to consider taking a retreat to somewhere restorative. This can help you focus on your practice and connect with other like-minded folks. Setting aside time for a retreat is sure to enhance your wellness and help you escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.