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How To Use A Mala

You have probably seen a mala before, and you may even own one. […]
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Why We Practise Barefoot

There are certain things we do in yoga without giving them very much […]
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The Purpose of Asana in Yoga

Last weekend, while attending a yoga festival, I spent much of my time […]
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The Sanctuary We Share

One of my favourite parts of yoga happens before the class has even […]
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What Are the Four Stages of Breath in Yoga?

Breathing is something we do every moment of every day without thinking about […]
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What Makes a Yoga Mat Truly Sustainable?

4-minute read · By Yash Baker As yoga practitioners, many of us try […]
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Why Yoga Resonates So Deeply in Britain

4-minute read · By Yash Baker Yoga has become deeply embedded within modern […]
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Yoga, Culture, and Care

5-minute read · By Yash Baker It started with a conversation about cultural […]
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The Many Ways We Practise Yoga

Yoga has never been one thing. It was never meant to be contained […]
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Starting Slow: Why ease matters in Yoga Practice

In a culture that values momentum and intensity, starting slowly can feel counterintuitive. […]
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