Ayurvedic Exercise & Movement Tips
Int he last blog on Ayurveda we shared with you tips on nutrition for winter. We explained how we utilise these principals at Byron Yoga Retreat Centre; dishing up warm, nourishing and abundantly spiced meal [...]
How to keep up your Yoga Practice in Winter (With Ayurvedic Support)
Struggling to stay consistent with your yoga practice as the weather cools down?You're not alone. Winter often brings lower energy, tighter muscles, and less motivation to unroll the mat. But with a little seasonal [...]
Christmas Gingerbread Cookies
(Gluten Free & Vegan) Makes 15 small cookies Ingredients: 2 Tbl Coconut oil (melted) 1/3 Cup Tahini 3 Tbl Molasses ¾ Cup Coconut Sugar 2 Flax Eggs (2 Tbls flax + 5 Tbls water whisked [...]
Downward Dog
Downward facing dog, or in Sanskrit, Adho Mukha Svanasana has become a universal icon for yoga. It’s a foundational asana that is common in all styles and traditions of Hatha yoga including Iyengar, Ashtanga, [...]
Chaturanga with Strength
by Andrew Olson As a Physiotherapist one of the most common yoga injuries I see is anterior shoulder pain that has been caused by practicing Chaturanga Dandasana. People generally describe their pain as an ache [...]
Vegan Pad Thai
The 5 Step Vegan Pad Thai that will have your friends begging you for the recipe! (Serves 4) Ingredients 250g pack of Pad Thai noodles 2 carrots, cut into slices 1/2 a cauliflower, cut into [...]
Am I ready for another yoga training?
You've done some training. Maybe you're teaching a little, maybe you're not. You're passionate about yoga, but is it time to deepen your knowledge or refresh your inspiration? Take our short quiz to see [...]
What are the next step for your yoga journey?
Ever wondered where you truly stand on your yoga journey? Take this fun and insightful quiz to find out – and discover how Byron Yoga Centre can help you take the next step! 1. [...]
Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)
Shoulder stand can be a tricky business. It’s all too easy to strain your neck or put undue pressure on your shoulders. The full pose, Salamba Sarvangasana, is considered to be an intermediate posture so [...]
Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulder Stand)
Technique: Primary Instructions Take two or three blankets neatly folded to stack-size, and place one on top of each other about one hand distance from wall. The folded edge is out away from wall, blankets [...]