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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Our annual Yogathon is back. For the last 9 years, our yogi community has pulled together to make this a highlight of the Yoga on the Edge calendar.
If you’ve never experienced one of our yogathons, join us in making this year the best one yet!
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As the calendar turns to Spring, but the weather lags behind, you could be forgiven for daydreaming of sunnier days.
Yoga on the Edge specialise in healthy, nurturing retreats in sun-soaked destinations in luxurious escapes from the outside world.
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Now as we turn our focus to the coming months and as January draws to a close, the first signs of Spring are starting to appear.
The ‘beginning of the end’ of winter is marked by Imbolc. In the turning of the wheel, following pagan traditions and celebrations, It’s the midway point between the winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox and it falls on the 1st-2nd of February. This is known as one of the ‘cross quarter’ festivals – these days mark the midway points between the main seasonal celebrations of the Spring/Autumn Equinoxes and Summer/Winter Solstices.
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What can you do in 28 days? As we begin a new year, we might reflect on the months gone by as well as setting intentions or making resolutions for the months ahead. These might not be sweeping, life-altering intentions – but they don’t always need to be – sometimes small shifts in your behaviour or thinking can be the beginning of something wonderful.
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