Tradition : learning from the ancient teachings
For us at Live and Breathe Yoga, tradition (another one of our core values) is all about respect for the lineage of wisdom passed down to us from our teachers and from their teachers before. We [...]
For us at Live and Breathe Yoga, tradition (another one of our core values) is all about respect for the lineage of wisdom passed down to us from our teachers and from their teachers before. We [...]
The potential for healing injuries with the practice of Ashtanga yoga is just incredible. I’ve seen it many times and Michelle is another example of how anything is possible with dedication [...]
There are many reasons why we resist our yoga practice and that resistance can be very strong. After fighting my own excuses and listening to others, I’ve come to realise that it all boils down [...]
Working in the construction industry, Chris suffered from back pain until he started back with his yoga practice after a long break. Chris is always willing to give everything a go and we love [...]
It’s really hard to commit ourselves to an ashtanga yoga practice. Let’s face it – it’s really hard to commit ourselves to anything that will be good for us. Anything worthwhile [...]
It’s been a real joy to have Angela in my classes for nearly 5 years. Now pregnant with her second baby, it’s been particularly lovely to be able to support Angie in both pregnancies [...]
The jumpback is one of the most asked about elements of the ashtanga yoga practice. Almost every weekend workshop I have attended there has been a session dedicated to this illusive yet awe [...]
I never really liked the idea of having a word for the year. To be honest I always came up with way too many to narrow it down to just one. However, last week while we were hanging out at my [...]
Our November Yogi of the month is Alex and she is an incredible woman to say the least. There’s not many who work harder on and off the mat than this gorgeous soul or who has a brightest [...]
After organising the Yoga Tools for Schools Dinner dance fundraiser in October, I got a wee bit behind in my yogi of the month interviews so you will get two this month. Double excitement! Our [...]
Self care isn’t something that comes easily, like anything that is good for us, it’s one of the most difficult practices to start and maintain. Earlier this year, I had to go home for [...]
I first came to ashtanga yoga quite broken although I didn’t realise it. I was 22 when I decided to try yoga. I had been training in the gym, swimming, running, paddling canoes – you name [...]
‘Yoga is the process of replacing old patterns with new more appropriate patterns’ Sri Krishnamacharya ‘And then it dawned on me that I didn’t have to put up with this shit anymore’ Penel [...]
Yoga Instagram challenge starting on October 1st 10 days… 1 drishti per day and one day of turning our gaze inward to our heart in meditation… We are so excited to announce the first Live and [...]
—– When and where did you first start practising yoga? Live and Breathe yoga was the first place I started practising yoga regularly beginning in March 2012. There were some [...]