I know, I know, in yoga, you’re meant to focus inwards, but in a recent class my focus drifted a little… I noticed quite a few students weren’t using props, even when it seemed that they’d benefit from them, and the teacher had given really great cues for how to Read more…
Yoga and surfing complement each other really well, and we’ve thrown in sunshine, great Moroccan food, awesome company and beautiful views for our yoga and surf retreat in Morocco, 23rd-30th November. Book now via Yoga On A Shoestring. This retreat will comprise an energising week of yoga, with the option of Read more…
In the tech world, there is a software concept called open-source (or sometimes just referred to as “free” – free as in freedom, not free as in free beer), which means everyone is welcome to use it and read or modify the source code. It’s been developed for the greater Read more…
10 things I love about mountain biking (and yoga) You’re probably here for the yoga, and that’s awesome. Because yoga is awesome, and you’re awesome. But mountain biking is also awesome and I’m going to explain why, whilst drawing some comparisons with our shared love of yoga. It’s physical. It Read more…
First of all, you’re awesome for even thinking about it, so give yourself a pat on the back and look forward to a lifetime of improved strength, awareness, flexibility and mindfulness. Now, what next? Get some comfortable clothes on. For yoga at home, you can wear whatever you want, but Read more…
There are a number of things that inhibit ranges of motion in our bodies, and it’s important to remember what they are, along with the fact that generally, they’re normal and good limitations. For example, our knees (generally) prevent any movement beyond 180 degrees, because it’s not helpful for our Read more…
I’ve been a mountain biker since before V-brakes, and while I’ve gone through periods of my life when biking was relegated to venturing out on the odd saturday, at other times I’ve biked almost every day; my total hours logged behind the bars of a mountain bike (notwithstanding bmx, road Read more…
Yoga isn’t just about poses. In fact, originally, the poses were just one pose – seated on a cushion, whilst preparing for meditation. In the 8 limbs of yoga, prior to poses (asana), there are described breathing techniques and exercises (called pranayama, or “life energy”). These various breathing exercises can Read more…
Meditation is usually seen as sitting cross-legged on a cushion in a quiet space, looking blissfully serene, with your hands by your side and fingers and thumbs touching, but it’s not always like that, and in fact, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of different ways to meditate. It occurred to Read more…
This is basically a promotional blog post for a mate of mine who’s an excellent mechanic, based in Bulwell, Nottingham. Jim Byatt of Build Cycle Works offers quality servicing, repairs, bike builds, a full range of wheel repairs and bespoke or off the shelf wheel building. Jim has been a bike mechanic Read more…