Most of us know how important sleep is for our health. It is vital for learning and memory, as well as for recovery and immunity. Still, people aren’t getting enough sleep. Hectic lifestyle and too much screen time are one of the biggest reasons why. A good...
If you have ever succeeded in creating healthy new habits, you know how great it makes you feel. Especially since learning new routines always takes a bit of effort. A study showed that only 8 percent of New Year’s resolutions are kept! Recently I’ve had two...
One evening while I was watching my son’s football game I talked with another mom about how busy life is, especially during autumn. Volunteer work in children’s sports teams, parent associations, committees, new work projects, events, and plenty of other worthwhile projects we feel passionate...
Maria, 41, exercised actively until back pain made her search for new ways to look after herself. That’s how YogaMe became a part of Maria’s life. How did you learn about YogaMe? I used to exercise a lot until spinal disc injury. After that, I started doing...
Can yoga help leaders with their complex jobs? How does yoga work with business coaching? Executive coach and Oxford researcher Dr James Pritchard gave us some answers. A qualified Iyengar yoga teacher, Dr Pritchard does pioneering work in using yoga with his coaching clients, busy senior...
During this autumn on YogaMe, we have already talked about the importance of enjoying what you do and dedicating time for your passion. This week it’s time to practise and give a thought on something new again. You know how hard it is sometimes to accept...
Watch Jenny, the founder of YogaMe, do the revolved side angle pose, a quick energizer when you’ve been sitting too long: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zBiTIW7TNU I know that too much sitting is unhealthy. I know that according to research, sedentary lifestyle may lead to heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer,...
The fierce pose (also called the chair pose or utkatasana) is an essential part of a yogi’s salutation to the Sun B and is a relatively easy pose to learn for all yoga practitioners. FIERCE POSE BENEFITS Strengthen your legs (ankles, thighs, calves) Stretch your shoulders, chest and spine Stimulate the...
Interested in getting started with yoga? This 3-part series will tell you how to take the first steps! Part II: How to Keep Up Yoga Last time I discussed how to find your match among yoga styles and teachers. Now it’s time to build a routine! When I...
We all know how important living in the present is. Life consists of small moments and if we never notice them, life passes us by. The Internet is full of instructions on how to do carpe diem. Then why so many of us (including me)...