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Spotlight on Yoga

Although many people think of yoga as just a form of exercise requiring you to twist, turn and bend into different pretzel-like poses, there is actually much more to this ancient Indian life science. Yoga provides us with a healthier way of life and is a very useful tool in modern day living, helping us to deal with stress, heal our bodies, improve well-being and boost confidence.

Whether a dedicated yogi or you’re just looking to try something new, discover more about this ancient practice through our expert tips, interviews, blogs and top yoga holiday recommendations.

Expert Advice - Top Yoga Tips

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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert
Practising yoga improves our self-control, our willpower and our ability to overcome any bad habits...
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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert
Yoga can help build self-esteem and confidence and is a brilliant tool to cultivate inner calm and peace, self-acceptance and self-worth...
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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert

To enhance the flow of the lymphatic system - the body's defence system that keeps our internal fluids in balance - practice inversions...

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Justine Glenton, Ashtanga & Zen Yoga Teacher
Some yoga poses are excellent to reduce fatigue and adjust the hormone cortisol - too little of which can zap your energy...
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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert
In cognitive tests, those who did yoga for this period performed faster and more correctly than the sweaty bunch...
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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert
With regular exercise and a healthy, nutritious diet, we can help it to do its job, preventing disease....
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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert
Pain - physical or emotional? We've all visited both places I'm sure. Physical pain caused by injury can be incredibly frustrating...
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Justine Glenton, Ashtanga & Zen Yoga Teacher
Yoga focuses on stretching and compressing everypart of the body. The  whole body is turned, twisted and upended which assists...
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Justine Glenton, Ashtanga & Zen Yoga Teacher
Yoga is one of the most ancient healing practices around today that holds the key to healthy ageing and coping with age-related diseases...
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Justine Glenton, Ashtanga & Zen Yoga Teacher
Yoga is a known stress buster, but it's also one of the most effective workouts for fighting stubborn fat stores...
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Justine Glenton, Ashtanga & Zen Yoga Teacher
Yoga is one of the most ancient healing practices around today that holds the key to healthy ageing and coping with age-related diseases...
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Justine Glenton, Ashtanga & Zen Yoga Teacher
Yoga was designed in part to give the ancient yogis a healthy body so they could live long enough to advance spiritually...

Expert Advice - Top Yoga Tips

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Angie Newson, Yoga & Pilates Expert
To put it very simply, yoga is a spiritual practice thousands of years old and Pilates is an exercise discipline for the early 20th century...
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Hristina Conner, Yoga Expert
There are yogic tips to suit everyone's needs from boosting self-confidence, helping with chronic health conditions, calming the mind...
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Nahid de Belgeonne, Yoga Expert
We encourage our clients to do all three activities as together they provide you with a mind and body approach to your fitness...
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Ayda Ellis, Yoga Expert
There are more than two hundred types of yoga. Hatha is the starting point for Yoga, which is focused on the female and male energy balance ...

Blog on Yoga

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Historically yoga was more than just a method of teaching; it was a way of life. You dedicated yourself to a lifestyle and culture...
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From the serene mountaintops of the Himalayas, to the idyllic beaches of Thailand, yogi lovers can enhance their practice across the globe...
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Revive your mind and body by escaping on one of our luxury yoga holidays. Combine yoga with a spa break in Italy, a culture holiday in Thailand...
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From Ashtanga to Yin Yoga, Pranayama to Ayurveda, our luxury yoga retreats offer the best in holistic wellness experiences for the mind, body and spirit...
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Let a yoga retreat give you the motivation and knowledge you need to continue the exercise after your stay, and allow yoga to change your life.....
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We’ve all heard about the wonderful health benefits of yoga, but there are so many different variations that it’s sometimes difficult to know...
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Whether you want to practice yoga with a sea view or surround yourself with beautiful Tuscan countryside; discover a number of breath-taking locations...
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We have reduced the scope and compiled a succinct list of 4 of the best yoga retreats in India, the birthplace of yoga...
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Whether you’re a beginner or an expert you can be sure to find the perfect yoga and Pilates retreat that suits you from our hand-picked list of destinations...
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Increase your fitness, flexibility, health and general well-being on these unique honeymoon escapes, and return home feeling completely re-energised...
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Despite yoga being created by men, for men, it’s still seen as predominantly a woman’s activity. It takes a brave man to walk into a class full of women...
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Stand-up paddle boarding has many fitness benefits, and there is no better place to practice than in the turquoise tropical waters...
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Ten years ago I had a car accident which sent me down a path of holistic health to discover yoga through rehabilitation...
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There are so many different types of yoga mats out there; it's difficult to know which one will support your yoga practice the best...

Top 4 Yoga Holidays

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Thailand
Up to 25 classes take place a week in a charming studio, and feature a variety of styles such as Hot Flow, Ashtanga, Yin, Yin-Yang, Pranayama...

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India
Through a mixture of personalised yoga sessions tailored to your every individual need, right down to the sensual spa treatments...

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Morocco
Relax and discover authentic Moroccan spa treatments on our spa and yoga holiday at Paradis Plage. The beachfront yoga pavilion sets...

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Vietnam
Immerse in a personalised introduction to yoga through private yoga lessons and group classes to enlighten your mind and energise your body....

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