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Category: In Depth Asanas

Caroline Pegna

May 20, 2015

Strong Foundations with Caroline Pegna

Join Caroline for a detailed Power Basics Workshop where she’ll focus on breaking down the key postures in Power Yoga, to help students gain a better understanding and confidence in their practice.

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Black and white photo of a yogi folding forward with Big Ben behind

April 20, 2015

Yin Yoga with Jo Arthur

Finding this balance across the board is a crucial factor and often over-looked, in  allowing us to  be the  healthiest and happiest version of ourselves. Yin Yoga provides the perfect balance to  Power  Yoga  or Yang Yoga practices.

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A carved stone statue of Ganesha

November 11, 2014

The Meaning of Yoga

The physical side of Yoga is often emphasised, and it’s easy to overlook the fact that our ancestors have been practicing  this tradition for thousands of years. Learn more about the fundamental spiritual teaching within the  practice.

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Black and white photo of a teacher supporting a student in a deep forward fold

June 23, 2014

New Flow and Restore Class at PYC

There are many benefits to Restorative Yoga including relief from chronic stress and fatigue, balancing hormones and nervous system, boosting the immune system, calming the mind, alleviating depression and overcoming insomnia.

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A woman in wheel pose on a wooden studio floor

June 14, 2014

The Joy of Backbends

In the upcoming backbends workshop, Rachel will teach a sequence that will be nourishing, challenging and uplifting. The workshop will give you some food for thought and the deeper instruction will aid your personal practice and development.

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A class folding forward with hands to the floor

April 22, 2014

Playing around with Becky

At its core, yoga is “union,” so yoga ultimately unites these oppositional forces of work and play. Once united together, yoga leads to greater equanimity, balance, and ultimately, Samadhi or enlightenment.

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Pip & Eugine

February 26, 2014

Have you heard of Acro Yoga?

AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of Thai Massage. These three lineages form the foundation of a practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community.

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A yogi holding the arm balance Eight-Angle Pose on a polished concrete floor

January 4, 2014

The health benefits of Inversions

Inversions: why get upside down? Marcus’ Inversions Workshop takes place this Saturday the 11th of January (1:30pm - 3:30pm) at PYC Studios! Here’s why we think you should attend… An inversion is any asana in which the head is below the heart. Down-dog, standing forward-folds, legs up the

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Two students side bending beside the studio windows

December 8, 2013

Posture of the Month: Camel Pose with Mona Heep

This month we take a look at Camel Pose or Ustrasana.  ‘Ustra’ is the Sanskrit word for Camel and, as you may well already know, ‘Asana’ means pose. Ustrasana is a pose which serves as both a backbend as well as a chest opener. Postures which achieve this are beneficial for a variety of reasons.

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A woman folding forward in a seated pose against a dark wall

April 2, 2013

ISVARAPRANIDHANA - WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

In its simplest form, the word Isvarapradnidhana is a combination of the words Isvara, meaning Lord, God, Supreme Being or Life Force, and Pranidhana, meaning attention or surrender to, faith in, or reunion with. In many forms of Yoga, Isvarapranidhana is considered the final observance or niyama. I

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A class folding forward on mats along a wooden floor

April 22, 2012

Spring Cleanse Workshop Review

Spring is finally upon us with lighter evenings and sunnier mornings, meaning that April is the perfect month to rejuvenate our minds and bodies through adjusting what we’re putting in our bodies. In the first of our new monthly workshops, Julie and Katie of inourish held a two-hour Spring Cleanse w

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