A Sequence for Guys
Although a typical man might spend more time sitting at a desk, playing sports, or building muscles at the gym than stretching on a mat, that doesn’t mean that yoga is not for him.
When teaching her ‘Yoga for Dudes’ classes, yoga teacher Nikki Costello focuses on what tends to be ...
Studio Review: Kate Porter Yoga, Singapore
A home studio in Singapore
Nestled within a condominium compound on the East Coast of Singapore is a boutique yoga studio that turned eight in January this year. Students are greeted by their names when they first step into the home-like studio, decorated with beautiful paintings, oriental rugs, cozy sofas and ...
Blend ambition
Once you’ve discovered your favorite green smoothie ingredients, you might not feel like switching things up. However, an optimal diet includes a variety of nutrients that come from different foods, says Ashley Koff, RD, a dietitian in Washington, DC. The good news: You don’t need to overhaul your preferred smoothie ...
A home practice to re-energize and find greater joy
In current times, staying home can create chaos in the mind, leaving some of us frazzled, scattered and overwhelmed. This sequence is designed to help you ease tension by putting your spine through its full range of motion, and allowing your mind to calm down.
By Alanna Kaivalya
Not only will these ...
Ninja Turtles, Mustang & Yoga
International yoga instructor Copper Crow encourages his students to "explore" their practice, and reiterates that yoga - like swimming - is something we can grow with and continue well into our later years. He tells us about how his passion moved from Ninja Turtles, Mustang to Yoga.
By Copper Crow
My dad ...
Yoga & Art – a personal journey
Kirsten Berg is an artist—a builder of massive, beautiful, surreal, art installations, and is well known for her displays at the ‘Burning Man’, an art festival held in Nevada every year.
She talks about how the artist and yogi in her feed each other.
By Valerie Lee Figueira
Art and the early seeds ...
The Breakdown & The Breakthrough
I remember waking up one morning three years ago, shivering, with a tight knot in my throat and stomach...I held my mum’s hand and told her about my frequent panic attacks. The fatigue and irrational fear were silently killing me. It was truly a crippling feeling.
By Ferina Natasya Aziz, 2017
After ...
CHAKRA ALIGNMENT
The new year is a good time to do an emotional-baggage check, to clear out what no longer serves you and make room for what will. And your chakras— the seven energy centers that run along your central channel—are a tool to help you repack. Here, yoga teacher Giselle Mari shows you how ...
Baked Good
Sharing desserts with family and friends seems like a lot of fun, but lately, more and more people are avoiding longtime staple baking ingredients like wheat flour, butter, and eggs. This can often pose a dilemma for party hosts. Fortunately, there are ways to make desserts just as sweet without ...
7 simple ways to find serenity this year
Life has a way of spinning out of control. You come back from a break and before you know, work and family duties multiply once again and every day becomes a race to get things done. As a result, your own “me-time” and your practice takes a backseat because your ...
The Art of Sequencing
We give you the building blocks for a well-rounded sequence so you have the flexibility to create a home practice that meets your needs.
Written by Jason Crandall ,Illustration by Mckibillo
We’ve all attended classes that elevate our practice. When the class comes to a close, we walk away empowered, energized, centered. ...
Teacher Spotlight: Lisa Low, the teacher-cum-healer
Meet Lisa Low, a fit grandma and a teacher-come-healer for the elderly and rehab patients, with a deep seeded passion for yoga and pilates.
INTERVIEW
What kind of training do you provide and to who?
My classes are mostly anatomy focused. I am continuously learning under the direct tutelage of Tiffany Cruikshank, the founder of ...