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When we travel to India each winter, we are not only running our yoga retreats but my favourite time is to go and meet the yogamalai team who make our products in India. Seeing our products being made and the opportunities we are giving many families is just delightful. Ahh it’s all in the principles of yoga - And just as the word can be translated into English as "joining", "uniting", "union", we feel overwhelmed and  lucky to be united with real people instead of factories, who we can visit and see the real differences the work makes to their lives ...

This entry was posted in Yoga wholesale, Yoga Class, Yoga Teacher, yogagifts, Holidays, Retreats, Yoga equipment and tagged ethical gifts, ethically, Yoga belt, yoga teacher, South India, yogaprops, handmade, YogaHoliday, YogaRetreat, yoga on 6th April 2018 by michaela barker.

Do you have dreams of becoming a yoga teacher or a yoga therapist? When you know yoga works to get you through life challenges  - I have a lot of experience with yoga practitioners thinking about becoming yoga teachers or yoga therapists. I have taught foundation courses for those who are considering the next step, and discuss options with people. I love to hear stories about how you would like to help people because you know it’s worked for you - yoga has helped you to cope difficult times, and you are so thankful you have yoga ways to support you with ...

This entry was posted in Yoga teacher training, Yoga Student, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Education, yoga therapy, Other and tagged yoga therapy, yoga teacher training, yoga teacher, Yoga Education, YogaTherapy, Relaxation, first yoga class on 5th April 2018 by Yoga United.

So you want to get started on your yoga teaching journey and it has been on your ‘to do list’ for some time and you are now ready to choose a yoga teacher training course that’s right for you. Having a clear idea of the yoga you want to teach will guide you as you look through the many courses, and different levels of certification available. Or you may not want to teach, you may just simply want to learn to further your knowledge and have a deeper understanding of the practice, or apply it as a therapeutic tool in ...

This entry was posted in Yoga london, Yoga teacher training, Yoga Student, Yoga Class, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Education, mindfulness & meditation, News and tagged restorative yoga, yoga teacher training, mindfulness, restorative, yoga teacher, Yoga Education, Relaxation, yoga on 26th February 2018 by Yoga United.

Next time you’re on your yoga mat, let your inner child come out to play. Treat your yoga mat like your playground and even be bold enough to step out of the box or rectangle and be free to create a new game. Children as inspirational teachers I do not spend a lot of time around small children in my daily life. It’s not something I have consciously chosen for myself and something I notice that is missing when I DO spend time with children. When I am in India with my family who have small children or on the beach watching ...

This entry was posted in Yoga Teacher, Yoga Education, mindfulness & meditation, Life, Yoga equipment, Other and tagged yoga teacher training, yoga outdoors, mindfulness, yoga mat on 5th February 2018 by Yoga United.

Do you have trouble relaxing? Our brains are so wired to ‘do, do, do’, it can be really difficult to ‘simply be’ for a while. For busy people, the concept of ‘doing nothing’ can feel pointless, uncomfortable and even empty. And stressing about relaxing can make things worse with all the trying, the self-talk about lack and should I. Lying down and doing nothing for a while, giving your body that much needed down time, is something that everyone can benefit from in today's busy, chaotic schedule. Scientific studies have proved that people who relax and play live longer, blood pressure ...

This entry was posted in Relaxation, Yoga Class, yogagifts, gifts, mindfulness & meditation, yoga therapy, Life, Yoga equipment and tagged mindfulness, restorative, yoganidra, relax, calm, sleep, stress, Relaxation, yoga on 23rd January 2018 by Yoga United.

Growing your Classes in 2018 Where are you? If you've recently graduated from a yoga teacher training course, or gone off the boil with promoting your classes, how’s it going out there in the world? Prepare for your new lease of life as a yoga teacher with a little guidance…I know you know this stuff but sometimes it helps to refresh your memory and get un-stuck! Through your yoga teacher training course, you will have learnt how a class is structured, and by now, you should have some classes up and running, even if they are not as full as you’d like them to ...

This entry was posted in Yoga wholesale, Yoga Student, Yoga Class, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Education, yoga therapy, Yoga equipment and tagged yoga wholesale, yoga studio, eye pillow, blanket, yoga strap, yoga bolster, yoga class, student, yoga teacher, teachers, yoga, first yoga class, yoga mat on 2nd January 2018 by Yoga United.

A Sensitive and Intuitive Approach to Healing whether it's an ailing spirit or a bad back! “I am not a doctor nor do I have a physical therapy license. I treat the delusion of not knowing your Self and how to find your way past pain and suffering. I guide you, not treat you” Mukunda Stiles, Yoga Therapist Why yoga therapy training?  My experience It was on my first day teaching yoga in an NHS mental health unit 15 years ago that I realized I was ill-equipped, lacked knowledge, and had issues around self-confidence. My lesson plan started with the students lying in a ...

This entry was posted in yoga therapy, Other on 27th December 2017 by Yoga United.

If you use salt and pepper to flavour bland food, you are already familiar with Keralan cuisine! Kerala is the home for a part of the year with our holidays and retreats in South India The colours and spices of this dish make it a perfect treat for the holiday season and is one of our most versatile household favourites so we thought it’s a great time to share. You can skip down to the recipe or read on... Black pepper originates from Kerala and history reveals that it was as precious as gold. It was called ‘black gold’ and used instead ...

This entry was posted in Holidays, Life, Retreats, Other and tagged Cooking, Spices, Healthy Food, Recipes, Lifestyle, South India, Kerala, Yoga Retreats, yoga holidays on 13th December 2017 by Yoga United.

7 quick steps to de-stress. Immediate de-stress techniques from Yoga United guru Judy Sampath It's that time of year when the stress levels seem to rise and build up everywhere you look. Has someone ever told you to stop and take a deep breath, or stop and count to 10? Well, there is a lot of wisdom in this simple idea… First, simply stopping Second, deep breathing Then slip into mindfulness de-stress Our 7 superfast ways to immediate de-stress Mindfulness will take you from thinking mode to noticing mode, it grounds you and centres you in the moment. You will naturally slow down to lessen anxiety and urgency ...

This entry was posted in mindfulness & meditation, yoga therapy and tagged mindfullness, stress, Yoga Education, yoga on 30th November 2017 by Yoga United.