For Caroline Last weekend, a UK TV presenter was found dead in her flat. She was 40, beautiful and popular, but like anyone in the public eye she gleaned a large amount of online hate. She made mistakes and was on trial for physically assaulting her boyfriend in an argument on a Saturday night. The press hounded […]
All the lovers – head massage techniques Happy Valentines Day, guys and gals! If you aren’t in a relationship, do not fear little one – this practice is an all inclusive session on how to give a good head massage to the ones you love, your pet, your mate, your mama or papa; anyone! Because who doesn’t love a good head rub, […]
What’s in Season? Winter Edition It’s back again! We’ve shaken off the January blues, kept the last of our resolutions and are retyping ‘2019’ less and less in our emails. I love this time of year not only because it’s the month of love and Pancake Day (which are basically synonymous to me at this point), but it’s also usually […]
Breathe easy – yoga outside Coolness on your skin. A ripple of wind rolling through your hair. Bird song from a couple of trees away. Uneven ground feeling so steady or secure. Practicing yoga outside for me was a completely different experience to my at-home asana and honestly, I cannot decide whether it was for the better or worse. I […]
Sore feet soothers – how to fix your aching feet! I walk about five and a half miles a day for work, five days a week, quite a few weeks a year. Crossing roads, navigating overflowing drains and dodging the occasional dog poo come rain or shine – I’m out there, pavement under my feet. I love that I have the ability to walk to […]
A Love Letter to Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Tada – mountain. Still, strong, unwavering you stand tall against any opponent. You are non-combative yet your presence gives me the power of a warriors from a time of grace and quiet confidence. With you I feel balanced and able to listen attentively to the subtle body’s whispers. I broaden my shoulders and feel the […]
Ayurveda – the yogi diet Happy New Year, my angels. I hope your festive period was restful, magical and most importantly fun and you’re ready to embrace everything that this year brings. Breathe in that cold (or hot, depending where you are) air and know you safe. I know it’s old hat and honestly, pretty toxic, to discuss diet for […]
Reconnect – the phone edition The idea of switching off isn’t groundbreaking. Select your favourite media source and there will be an opinion piece or some study showing that taking time away from devices is better for our brains, mood and general wellbeing. With this wealth of information at our fingertips, why is it so hard to put the phone […]
Get Growin’, Baby! We are all about that sustainable lifestyle over here at Jai Yoga. Where possible we try and make swaps or find alternatives that can make our general lifestyle more eco-friendly, because it not only benefits the planet but also helps secure the future of our ethos and what we do. I wanted to write about […]
What to do when you’re having a panic attack If you’re having a panic attack right now, my heart goes out to you. When I’m mid panic attack I search furiously for solutions how to stop the attack straight away, so I’ve compiled the below tips to help soothe you and hopefully start the slow descent back down to earth. First, take a deep […]
