Meet Nikki Slade
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by Yogamatters
5d ago
Nikki Slade is a leading pioneer in the field of chanting, core voice and sound work in the UK. For over 30 years Nikki has inspired thousands of individuals to chant and has led chanting and voice workshops for corporations such as M&C Saatchi, Deutsche Bank and Cisco. Tell us a bit about yourself…  My two favourite things in life are sound vibration and cats. I am in my happy place when chanting/singing and cuddling a cat! I have been like this since I was a young child. In childhood I would sing songs from musicals  out in the woods and imagine that the orchestra was abou ..read more
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5 Poses to Feel More Radiance
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by Yogamatters
1w ago
Dirish Shaktidas takes us through five poses to boost our mood and make us feel more radiant. Read on to discover the poses and how to bring this routine into your daily routine… Seated Shoulder Twist Buckle up for some vibrant vibes! As you flow through these moves, don’t forget to take those breaths that practically shimmer with energy. Picture each inhale as a burst of vibrant light flooding your body, and each exhale as a release of any stagnant energy that’s been cramping your style. With each repetition, feel those breaths working their magic, like a gentle reset button for your organs ..read more
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Meet Petra Coveney
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by Yogamatters
2w ago
Petra Coveney is the founder of Menopause Yoga (launched 2013) and is an international acclaimed teacher, trainer, yoga therapist, author and guest speaker specialising in supporting people through the stages of perimenopause to post menopause which she positively reframes as your Second Spring. What does a typical day look like for you? My typical day involves waking at 7am for green tea in bed and listening to BBC radio 4 news. As a former BBC journalist (many years ago) I still like to stay connected with current affairs and also listening in to trends in social change. Then I either get up ..read more
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Hormonal Changes and Finding Balance
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by Emma Newlyn
2w ago
Do you notice you feel different throughout the month? Perhaps you exude confidence and can’t wait to socialise at certain times, and at others, you can’t wait to curl up for some much-needed alone time. Much of this is down to hormones, and the way they shift throughout the menstrual cycle. Hormones are chemical messengers, and they significantly impact the way we feel and function on a day-today basis. Hormones are produced by endocrine glands such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenals and gonads, and they’re also highly influenced by our actions and the world outside of us. When it ..read more
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Meet Tara Lee
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by Yogamatters
2w ago
Tara Lee is a yoga teacher and trainer specialising in pregnancy health yoga. We caught up with Tara to learn more about her background and practices… Join Tara for a special class on Yoga for Women’s Health, sign up through the link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-for-womens-health-with-tara-lee-tickets-838464629277?aff=oddtdtcreator What does a typical day look like for you?  I wake up around 7am and walk my dog in the park. I then do my yoga practice and/or some breathwork/meditation. Sometimes I will practice yoga in the evening and I regularly do Yoga Nidra. I teach yoga cl ..read more
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Introducing some of our female founded brands
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by Yogamatters
3w ago
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we caught up with some of the founders of our incredible female founded brands. Read on to learn more about their inspirations and missions. Temple of Incense What was your inspiration to start Temple of Incense? We grew up in a second generation Punjabi household where life was a fusion. We ritualistically burned incense every day – it’s been a part of our being for as long as we can remember. When we set out to start our business, we were 19 and 23, with no understanding of business, but all the willingness to learn about incense. It was a pretty niche ..read more
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Meet Paul Fox
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by Yogamatters
3w ago
We catch up with Paul Fox, founder of the Yoga in Healthcare Alliance, to find out more about his background and practices. Join Paul for a monthly class for NHS workers focused on staff wellbeing, join through the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/yoga-for-nhs-staff-wellbeing-3151359 Tell us a bit about yourself…  In 2016 the founder of the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance, Heather Mason, invited me to join her in a new venture; to integrate the benefits of evidence-based yoga into healthcare. Since then I have made this mission my life’s work. YIHA has trained over 500 yoga teachers t ..read more
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Meet Dirish Shaktidas
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by Yogamatters
3w ago
Tell us a bit about yourself…  Hey, I’m Dirish Shaktidas, and I am a Trainer, Business Wellness Coach, Mentor, and the proud author of “Chakrasize Your Life.” I’m based in the hustle of London, where I’ve spent a solid 15 years navigating the realms of movement, mindfulness, and business. Throughout this journey, I’ve had the privilege of working with loads of amazing individuals. I’m the founder behind Euphoria Yoga Dance Training and Trailblaze Business Coaching, on a mission to help awesome individuals like you find your groove and level up your life and business. I’ve picked up nugget ..read more
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Meet Karen James
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by Yogamatters
1M ago
Meet Karen , a yoga teacher with a passion for making yoga accessible to all. She has been teaching yoga since 2019 and has experience in facilitating a variety of classes, including yin, chair, gentle yoga, and yoga Nidra. With a deep understanding of the benefits of yoga for all body types and abilities, Karen is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all practitioners. Join Karen’s class to experience the transformative power of yoga in a safe and supportive space: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-chair-yoga-class-with-karen-james-tickets-838490737367?aff=od ..read more
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Meet Davy Jones of Brighton Yoga Foundation
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by Yogamatters
1M ago
Davy Jones co-founded the Brighton Yoga Festival which has held ten successful annual events since 2014. In 2016 he also set up and chairs a registered charity, Brighton Yoga Foundation, which aims to bring yoga to those who do not normally have access to it. Davy has been a yoga student since 1999 and a teacher since 2008. He also teaches yoga holidays with his partner Janaki as part of InspirationYoga (https://www.inspirationyoga.net). He passionately believes in the power of yoga to effect not just physical and mental change, but also social and political change. He was the first ever quali ..read more
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