Why We Get Stuck, Yoga’s Take On Human Habits One of yoga’s strengths is that it gives us language for things we’ve always felt but couldn’t quite name. The kleshas are a perfect example—five core mental emotional human patterns said to cloud perception and drive suffering into cycles and behaviour habits. You don’t need to…
Core. The middle of an apple and not much more yet it’s the movement myth with main character energy. Struggling with lower back pain? Strengthen the core! Need better balance? Strengthen the core! Lower joint issues? Strengthen the core! The list goes on, the promises are endless. Yet when we weed it out what on…
“Glass Back Gripes & Bending Beliefs” Bending over and picking things up is one of the most basic human movements — something we should all be able to do without fear,overthinking or hesitation. Yet, how we bend has become a surprisingly controversial topic. Some lean toward the ultra-cautious advice to “keep your spine neutral at…
“When Sugar Slips Us Into The Self‑Talk Sewer: Joe Wicks, Pain, Yoga and the Power of Our Words” Joe Wicks recently shared on Instagram that he’s been in a sugar slump, “eating his emotions” and bingeing on ultra‑processed foods that left him feeling sluggish, bloated, and moody. He described the drive as “so highly addictive…
Ever had brain freeze? That sudden sharp pain in your forehead after a cold drink or ice cream is actually a great example of referred pain. When we have something cold, the blood vessels in the roof of the mouth suddenly contract sending a discomfort signal to the brain. The brain is used to having…
The Body Odyssey: explaining and understanding pain care providers 🙃Everyone has bias including those with the best intentions. 🤸🏽 The mobility teacher will always advocate that becoming more flexible with mobility drills will resolve pain. 🏋️♂️ The personal trainer will advocate that losing weight lifting weight will eradicate pain. 🥼The physiotherapist will advocate that…
Why Blending Buddhism With Yoga Is Like Saying A ‘Hand Manicure’ Philosophy on top of philosophy, when does more becomes too much?Should we be looking at subtraction not addition to remain faithful to yoga at its core? Is the quiet power of yoga no longer enough? It’s easy to get caught up in the desire…
Treatonomics For Teachers: What the psychological phenomenon of the ‘lipstick effect’ & the current rise of Labubu’s have to do with your yoga class attendance? Why are we obsessed with little treats? *Did someone say more recession indicators? Millennials and Gen Z are deep in their little treat era. A £4 coffee here, a limited…
Why Rethinking Running & Resilience Helps Non Runners Too There’s a persistent belief that there’s a “right” way to run. A perfect form that keeps us efficient, fast, and injury-free. Yet, when we look at the evidence, that idea starts to fall apart. Heel striking, for example, is often blamed for injury. However, there’s no…
Why Your Email Might Be the Most Valuable Thing You Create I recently listened to an interview with Graydon Carter — former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and the cultural force behind the now-iconic Vanity Fair Oscars party, which many argue has eclipsed the Oscars themselves. For those of us who came of age in the…