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At this time of year it can be particularly challenging to slow down - nevermind, actually relax! Here are some movement-based yoga classes to help you bridge the gap between chaos and calm.

Wellbeing

10 yoga classes to help you relax

We take a look at the 12 main meridians according to the Daoist Meridian Theory, what happens when they’re out of balance, and how you can implement them in your yoga practice for emotional wellbeing.

Wellbeing

Introduction to Meridian Theory and Yin Yoga

Sandra Carson explores one of the body’s most important muscles - the psoas - and explains why it plays such a key role in our emotional and physical...

Health

The importance of the psoas muscle

Kriyas are ancient Ayurvedic techniques which help cleanse the body. Here are the most common ones and how they can enhance your yoga practice, reduce...

Ayurveda

A quick guide to Yoga Kriyas - cleansing techniques

Here's how yoga helped me tackle some of the challenges of being a highly sensitive person, along with some of my favourite EkhartYoga classes to blis...

Wellbeing

How yoga has helped me as a highly sensitive person

As fans of Marie Kondo know, decluttering our physical space helps us to feel calmer and yes - joyful! The same goes for decluttering our mental space...

Wellbeing

Six simple ways to declutter your mind

Dinacharya is the Ayurvedic practice of having a daily self-care routine. Irina Verwer takes us through the simple 8 step morning routine she follows...

Ayurveda

Dinacharya: Ayurvedic morning self-care routine

Esther Ekhart explains how practising yoga from a place of awareness can transform our practice and our lives.

Health

Yoga as a healing practice

In Esther's recent Kindness Challenge, she asked: how can we be kinder to the environment? This inspired EkhartYoga member, Océane, to...

Wellbeing

10 ways to reduce your environmental impact

Angela Allan interviewed an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist and suggests some yoga classes to treat the most common problems he encounters.

Wellbeing

How yoga can help ear, nose and throat problems

Esther Ekhart shares her top 3 bedtime breathing exercises to ensure a good night's rest.

Wellbeing

Top 3 breathing exercises for better sleep

Stimulate your digestive system, improve circulation and diminish constipation, bloating and indigestion with this yoga sequence from José...

Health

Yoga sequence to improve digestion

Kat Bayly explains how taking five minutes a day to practise self-reflection can help us move forward rather than cling to the past.

Health

5 minutes of self-reflection

A simple shoulder sequence to release tension and ensure the longevity of your functional movement. With free class and downloadable pdf. 

Health

Yoga sequence for shoulder health