Connection : with self study
The teachings of yoga give us a roadmap for connecting to ourselves so that we can live a more peaceful life and in turn we can then connect to others with compassion, kindness and no judgment. [...]
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 [...]
July Yogi of the Month : Biannka
The ashtanga yoga global community is quite incredible. When I was last in India I was blogging about my experience practicing at the KPJAYI shala and one particular practice was so sweet I wrote [...]
Nurture your body and your spirit
To nurture means to care for, support and encourage while someone or something is growing and it’s one of our core values at Live and Breathe Yoga. We strive to show how the traditional practice [...]
Too busy to practice and other excuses why we resist the mat
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 [...]
November yogi of the month : Alexandra
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 [...]
October Yogi of the month : Joanna
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 [...]
Why we chai at Live and Breathe Yoga
India runs on chai. It’s everywhere! There are chai wallahs on every corner, on every train and you are offered chai in just about every shop you visit. It’s best never to turn it down as it’s [...]
Starting a self care revolution by Alli McClean
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 [...]
September Yogi of the month : Tessa
It’s an absolute blessing to introduce our September Yogi of the Month, Tessa. Gracing our studio in between research trips, Tessa loves the sense of sanctuary she feels each and every [...]
Samskaras : you can change your storyline
‘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 [...]
July Yogi of the month : Jodie
It’s my honour to introduce Jodie, our beautiful July Yogi of the month. Jodie has been coming to the studio regularly for many years now and has recently returned from her overseas [...]
May Yogi of the month : Randine
Randine came to yoga as a way to help with quitting smoking. After nearly two years of practice at Live and Breathe Yoga she has come so far, is feeling great and wants to practice well into old [...]
October Yogi of the month : Gabi
—– 1. When and where did you first start practising yoga? I first tried yoga in high school instead of playing a competitive sport. It was mostly as a cop out because I thought it [...]
Live and Breathe Yoga’s Instagram challenge
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 [...]
