How do you keep new clothes looking great for longer and why is this so important? It is great to look well-groomed in your new clothes. The better you treat your clothes, the longer they will last and therefore the longer you can enjoy them. Moreover, treating your clothes well is more sustainable! We have […]
Relax by practising the iRest method “Sleep is important” is something we’ve all been told thousands of times. Something equally important is rest. Most people find it difficult to stop with what they are doing and genuinely take the time to rest. What they might not realize, is that resting has the same benefits as […]
Building muscles, mindfulness, stretching and more There are many different preconceptions about yoga. Some consider it an intense practice, others see it as a light form of exercise. Well, it’s definitely not a light form. Jeffrey van Opzeeland, yoga teacher and founder of yoga centre Yogi Heroes, told us more about his vision of the […]
Starting with yoga starts with yourself Relieving back pain, more peace in your mind, a more flexible body, or a spiritual journey? The reason for stepping on the yoga mat for the first time can vary from person to person. In any case, it is good that you are starting with yoga. As long as […]
Cleansing breath to detoxify the body What can you absolutely not live without? Exactly; breathing. Food and water are important, of course, but without oxygen you probably wouldn’t last three minutes. While without food and water, you can last up to three days. Fortunately, breathing is something you do subconsciously, and you do it about […]
Partner yoga for power couples! You have probably heard of it or maybe even tried it. Partner yoga is not only great fun, it is also very good for relationships. Think about it; your yoga practice is an act of love. A way of showing love and compassion to yourself. When you do it with […]
Yoga is suitable for everyone, even if you’re not flexible (yet). By taking a yoga class more often, your muscles will get used to the poses, and you will slowly find more depth in them. Still, it’s not surprising that people think you need to be flexible for yoga. Seeing yogis and yoginis in impossible […]
Yoga for men: also known as Broga Yoga is often seen as something for women, while it is actually very good for men as well. Many men do sports that focus mainly on strength, while yoga has so many other benefits. Is a yoga class not your thing, but you still want to experience the […]
Blue Monday, the 3rd Monday of January, has officially been declared the most depressing day of the year back in 2005. It may have been a marketing stunt, but they do have a point: the holiday euphoria has worn off, it’s mostly dark, wet and cold outside, and most of us have probably thrown our […]
Doing yoga at home as many perks – it’s (mostly) free, you don’t have to leave your house and nobody cares what yoga clothes you’re wearing. There’s one big challenge though: how do you practice yoga at home without constantly being distracted? We have 5 tips for you to make the best of your home […]
One of the most essential things for any of us in this life is to feel at ease. You might not necessarily value it, or even recognise your need for it, but most of our time is spent looking for it. Many of us work hard so that we can relax about our living costs, […]
When it comes to reducing the stress in our lives, finding a ‘work-life balance’ is often suggested as the magic solution. But is it? David Dodd looks at how yoga can help us to reframe this challenge. Shifting the focus We are often encouraged to ‘get our work-life balance right’ to manage our stress levels. […]
