Category: Mental Health

Autumn Equinox – a new leaf…

Autumn officially begins this week, with Monday September 22nd as the Autumn Equinox (for the Northern Hemisphere). Equinox – a word with Latin roots – aequus meaning ‘equal’ and nox meaning ‘night’ it marks the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator and gives us a day of roughly equal sunlight and moonlight…

With only two equinoxes in a year (spring and autumn) it is a celestial event with a rich cultural and spiritual meaning.

So how might we mark the changing seasons in our modern life?

Nutrition with Niki

Our retreats are the highlight of our Yoga on the Edge calendar. So many of those who join us for a retreat come back a second, third and sometimes fourth time! It’s an experience like no other, and we pride ourselves on curating the best teachers, the most beautiful locations, and the most delicious and nutritious food…

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Patience, Persistence & Practice

As the 28 Day Challenge comes to a close, we have loved seeing so many of our YOTE community in the studio, on the mat and dedicating themselves to their practice. If you’ve not been able to get involved in the challenge this year, we hope you’ve still been inspired by the energy and buzz of the studio.

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A Legacy Left Behind

The yoga community suffered a devastating loss recently, with the untimely passing of Sharath Jois.

As many of the teachers at Yoga on the Edge, including Studio Lead Clare, are Ashtanga practitioners, and so many of us practice Ashtanga Yoga, we wanted to note this huge loss for the yoga world.

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Core Matters…

Why is core strength so important?

A strong core is essential for our longevity and movement. No matter what we do during the day – whether we’re desk-bound, driving a car, up on our feet, working out or chasing around little ones, we can all benefit from a strong core.

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Whose line is it anyway?

In the western world, the modern yoga that we practice today is very different from the classical yoga which has roots spanning over 2000 years. It’s part of the rich cultural heritage of India.

So, what is Lineage in Yoga?

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Yoga and Sport

If you’re new to yoga and looking to see how yoga might assist your existing sports training, then you may be surprised to know just how helpful yoga can be in complementing your activities, and why so many professional athletes are rolling out their mats!

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Maggie’s Mini Yogathon

Hot on the heels of our Yogathon success, we held a Maggie’s yoga mini-marathon!

‘Maggie’s Manchester’ is based at the Christie Hospital. It’s a centre to support those with cancer, at any stage of their journey. Maggie’s offers practical support – such as financial advice – as well emotional support. This could range from talking support groups and helping to manage emotions, or how to have difficult conversations with loved ones.