The Journal · fresh from the mat

Little reads for acalmer mind, stronger back, steadier breath, happier you

Friendly, bite-sized notes on yoga, breath, fitness and feeling good, written between classes. Grab a chai and dive in.

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Midlife
15 September 20262 min read
Yoga after 40: staying strong, supple and steady through midlife
Your body in your 40s and 50s isn't worse, it's different. Here's how to adapt your practice so it keeps you strong for decades.
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Vinyasa
26 August 20262 min read
Sun salutations, explained: the little flow behind every Vinyasa class
Twelve movements, one breath at a time. Here's what a sun salutation is, how to do it well, and why it's the perfect five-minute practice.
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Fitness
6 August 20262 min read
Yoga or the gym? Why you really don't have to choose
Lifters, runners and dancers: yoga isn't the opposite of your training, it's the missing piece. Here's how the two fit together.
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Sleep
20 July 20262 min read
Sleep better tonight: a 10-minute yoga wind-down
Scrolling till midnight, then staring at the ceiling? This short, gentle bedtime sequence helps your body and mind switch off.
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Beginners
2 July 20262 min read
Your first yoga class: a no-stress guide for total beginners
Not flexible? Never done yoga? Perfect. Here's exactly what happens in a first class, what to wear, and why you'll be absolutely fine.
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Pre-natal
18 June 20263 min read
Prenatal yoga: what's safe, what to skip, and why it's worth it
Pregnancy changes everything, including how you should move. A friendly guide to practising yoga safely through each trimester.
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