While wholeness can be achieved on your own, adding a partner to your yoga practice can unlock a whole new world of asanas. If you’re at home with a friend or partner and are curious about complementing your practice, Mariana (@marianaloub) and Marcelo (@marceloholistico) from our ‘Quaranteam’ at Island Yoga have provided some partnered moves…
Betty leads us through this gentle, accessible practise which everyone can get involved with from the comfort of your own home, This simple flow can be done sitting down on a chair, and focusses on opening the shoulders and chest. Betty finishes with her trademark laughter, reminding us all to step out of our head…
The pivotal Pranayama practice of alternate nostril breathing is an accessible and effective way of getting into a state of balance. Mariana, a certified yoga teacher and member of our ‘Quaranteam,’ takes you step-by-step through the practice of Nadi Shodhana. Take yourself on a journey into a deep state of peace.
Ever wondered what life would be like at our Island Yoga retreat? In this short video you can get a glimpse of what life is like in our yoga paradise on Koh Yao Noi, Thailand.
Island Yoga’s founder, David Sharpe, guides you through a short meditation sequence in this video, giving tips on pranayama using the mantra: ‘Wa Hey Guru’. Practice along at home to help deepen your personal meditation practice!
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