In June, we are practicing Navasana, the boat pose. A perfect opportunity to activate those abs and chisel your core…
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In May, let’s explore Visvamitrasana, another challenging yet deeply rewarding posture that helps boost energy in the body and strengthens both your shoulders and back.
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In April, let’s delve into the Centre Splits, Samakonasana. It might be daunting and look unattainable. But with the right preliminary exercises and postures, as well as consistent practice, you can do it. Surprise yourself!
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Meet Miranda Crawford - Yoga Teacher Training graduate and now casual yoga teacher at Flex Hot Yoga. Her life got jumbled up when her house burnt down only weeks after her TT graduation. Read how she got through and what she has learnt along the way ..,
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In March, we are practicing the side plank (Vasisthasana) - a fabulous posture to increase both your strength and balance. Named after a famous sage, it has much more to teach than meets the eye…
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Welcome to Flex’ new ‘Teacher of the Month‘ series! Here, we will introduce you to teachers, facilitators and other Flex team members we are proud to have on board, and who we think you’ll love just as much as we do…
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Time to look into handstands again and start off 2020 well-balanced. Literally! Known in Sanskrit as Adho Mukha Vrksasana, it is much more than just a fancy pose for advanced yogis …
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To kick off 2020, we are back practicing Forearm Balances again. In January with a posture that’s both challenging and beautiful, named after one of mother nature’s most beautiful children ...
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Bakasana the Crane Pose (or commonly referred to as Crow Pose) is one of the first arm balances we learn as we deepen our asana practice. Learn more about the fascinating story behind bakasana in our blog …
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In November, we will focus on Urdhva Dhanurasana as our Posture of the Month - another deep backbend to continue our theme from the Dancer's Pose, our POM in October. As a big, wide heart opener, this posture has intense benefits, especially if you spending your days sitting hunched over in front of a computer …
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The story of sage Koundinya is one of balance and steadfastness and it is easy to see why this asana is named after him. And of course, it has a bunch of great health benefits, which is why we keep practicing it even centuries later ...
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The story of sage Koundinya is one of balance and steadfastness and it is easy to see why this asana is named after him. And of course, it has a bunch of great health benefits, which is why we keep practicing it even centuries later ...
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Continuing on our theme of Forearm Balances, now it's time for the handstand again. Adho Mukha Vrksasana is also known in Sanskrit as the 'Downward Facing Tree' …
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Forearm Balances are popular amongst yogis, and often one of the first advanced postures we are aspiring to learn. Many a yoga studio runs successful ‘Forearm Balancing’ day workshops, like we regularly do at Flex with our favourite acrobat, Darius Wright.
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Often referred to as the king of yoga postures, the headstand has been practiced in different yoga systems for centuries, and has been known by many names ...
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Just this week, our Flex Manager Cameron got interviewed by Melinda Brown regarding his yoga and MC journey and how to find alignment and peace of mind.
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In Indian mythology, the Ganda Bherunda is a formidable, powerful bird with two heads, who is believed to have tremendous magical powers …
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When it comes to yoga, most of us immediately think of flowing movements, gentle tunes and fairy-like 22-year olds floating past in tight fitting yoga pants. Strength, on the other side, is thought to be found in body pumping fitness studios with sweaty, muscle packed guys. Or is it?
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Also known as four-limbed staff pose or low plank, Chaturanga Dandasana is a foundational posture that helps you find and strengthen your centre …
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In the ancient Indian tale called Ramayana, Hanuman, the king of the monkeys, is Rama's loyal friend and servant ...
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