Category: Yoga & Breath
Vinyasa, yin, sunrise yoga and breathing techniques; mind-body balance on the Aegean’s shores.
Breathing Practice by the Shore: Three Simple Techniques for Calming Down With the Sound of the Waves
Three simple breathing techniques you can practice sitting or walking by the sea to help reduce stress and settle down.
A 10-minute beginner meditation by the sea: a step-by-step routine
A simple ten-minute meditation routine focused on waves and breath for beginners, with common difficulties.
A 15-minute yoga flow to open shoulders and hips: after swimming and boat trips
A step-by-step, safe 15-minute yoga flow to ease the load that accumulates in shoulders and hips on holiday.
The focal point in balance poses (drishti): steadying the gaze in tree, eagle and warrior III
Balance poses in yoga depend not only on leg strength but also on where the gaze goes. We explain the concept of drishti and how to use a focal point in three basic balance poses.
Nasal breathing and training: when do you switch to mouth breathing?
Nasal breathing is often recommended in yoga and calm training. We explain how it feels, where it helps during exercise and when switching to mouth breathing is natural.
Safe alignment in yoga poses: a region-by-region guide
Safe alignment principles for the wrists, shoulders, knees, lower back and neck, modification options, using props and signals to watch for during practice.
What is yoga nidra? A guide to the practice of deep rest
What is yoga nidra, how does a session unfold and how do you prepare? Who it suits, when to practise and a 20-minute home practice.
Yoga equipment guide: choosing a mat, block, strap and bolster
Yoga mat thickness and material, using blocks and straps, bolsters and blankets, what to buy first, care, and tips for hot climates.
What is Ashtanga yoga? Series structure, discipline and a beginner's guide
What is Ashtanga yoga, how do the series progress, how do Mysore and led classes differ, who is it for and what are the first three months like?
Yalıkavak Sunrise Yoga Preparation Guide: Getting Ready for an Early Class
Preparing for Sunrise Yoga at Xuma Beach: sleep routine, a light pre-class snack, what to bring, breathing and tips for getting there.
Sunset Stretch: how an evening stretching class can support sleep and recovery
What an evening slow stretching class can offer your body and sleep, how to prepare, and a short routine to keep at home.
Hatha yoga for beginners: the essential poses
Hatha yoga is the ideal style for beginners. We cover the essential poses, correct alignment and a short sequence you can practise at home.
