Zen Mistress
Victoria Woodhall explores the world of yoga, mindfulness and meditation in her monthly column
Wellbeing
This 'power nap' pebble taught me to sleep again
March 18th 2022
Victoria Woodhall has always struggled with sleep. Power naps were something that other people had. But the new Sensate relaxation device changed everything >>>
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No more digging straps: we've found the ultimate yoga bra
August 17th 2020
Lululemon's new adjustable In Alignment bra is the most comfortable on the planet says this yoga teacher who wears it every day >>>
Mind
Shaking is the stress-busting trend that everyone can benefit from
August 4th 2020
Does your body automatically clench when you're under stress and you just can't seem to let things go? Put down the Pinot and shake it off. Here are the best shaking workouts to follow >>>
Want to be more flexible? This vinyasa flow yoga class has all the moves
June 21st 2020
In times of uncertainty and change, how can we become more flexible not just in our bodies but in our outlook? Join top instructor and positive psychology coach Mercedes Sieff for 40 minutes of going with the flow >>>
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Yoga teachers of colour to follow and practice with
June 10th 2020
If these inspiring yoga teachers aren't already on your radar, try their classes now >>>
Careers
Why you don’t need to do be bendy to be a great yoga teacher
June 21st 2019
Thinking of becoming a yoga teacher? From what to look for in a course, to worries about being flexible enough and preparing for job interviews, yoga teacher trainer Julie Montagu and triyoga’s Yoga Manager Genny Wilkinson-Priest tell you all you need to know >>>
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Why meditation is the new caffeine
May 1st 2019
We might think caffeine is a great productivity tool, but it's actually masking what we really need, and that's rest. Think you haven't got time in your day for that? This new book might just change your mind >>>
Wellbeing
How a car crash taught me the true meaning of a yoga body
January 16th 2018
For years, Kat Farrants was obsessed with being good at yoga and doing advanced poses. Until a near-fatal accident changed everything... >>>
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10 best yoga mats recommended by yoga teachers
December 20th 2017
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, pregnant or seeking a mat upgrade, our panel of experts pick the best mats for all styles and budgets >>>
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Zen Mistress: was a church right to say 'No-maste' to yoga?
May 11th 2017
Buddha statues, Sanskrit chanting, ancient spiritual texts - is yoga in any way 'religious?' >>>
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Zen Mistress: how to make yoga a habit for 2017
December 23rd 2016
No one knows more about how - and why - to stay yoga-motivated than yoga teacher and mother of four Genny Wilkinson-Priest. She tells Victoria Woodhall what gets her on the mat in the mornings and her tricks to make the yoga habit stick >>>
Review
Shelf help: The Art of Breathing
October 28th 2016
Take a deep breath - a simple and stylish new book by international bestselling mindfulness author Dr Danny Penman will help you breathe yourself calm >>>
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Mindfulness and meditation - what's the difference and which one do you need?
October 28th 2016
Mindfulness has taken the world by storm as a smartphone-accessible treatment for mental overload and a tool to help us be calmer and clearer. Is it the same as meditation? Victoria Woodhall finds out >>>
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The revolutionary new yoga class to reduce stress, anxiety and sleeplessness
September 16th 2016
Inner Axis claims to make you feel better - not someday, but within ten minutes. But does it work? In her new Zen Mistress column on all things yoga and meditation, Victoria Woodhall investigates >>>
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