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January…it’s that time of year where we may have over-indulged, feel a bit tired and sluggish from all the festivities, and ready to kick-start 2019 with healthy eating and some good old-fashioned exercise. It’s also a good time to start …

Beat your sugar cravings and afternoon slump with these bad boys. They really satisfy sugar cravings but don’t give you a spike in your blood sugar levels, so they help to sustain your energy levels all day long, whilst tasting …

Carla Burkitt is a full-time athlete in karate and has recently moved back to St Albans after a period of time spent in a residential Team GB Karate programme based in Manchester, alongside GB Taekwondo. She is the current number …

On Monday, news broke about an incredible story of survival at sea. Kay Longstaff, a 46-year-old British passenger on a cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea, fell from the boat and spent ten hours floating in the sea before being …

We all know how important it is to keep hydrated. With sunshine, high temperatures and not to mention the humidity we have been experiencing lately, keeping up your water intake can be hard. 

Here’s a tip: Slice a piece of lemon and ginger or …

Some of you may be hitting the coasts this summer and maybe your surfboard too, so here is a useful guide to yoga for surfers by guest blogger Charlie Page from finbin.net …

Sweating can be embarrassing if you’re at school, work, or spending a night out on the town. Sweat marks and the stench could leave you in a pit of embarrassment but could also be beneficial to your health. Sweating helps …

We are all told that yoga is amazing for the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, nervous system and all of our internal organs, not to mention our mental health and wellbeing. And indeed many of us do feel and reap these …

TV chef, healthy eating campaigner, and all-round good guy Jamie Oliver has recently launched a social media campaign titled #AdEnough, calling for an end to the advertising of junk food that, he believes, is harmful towards children.

Hands up if you love pancakes! This simple pancake recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and oil-free! Enjoy pancakes with all of the flavour but none of the fuss or guilt! These delicious treats are so easy to make and are …

Life can be hectic and sometimes it becomes hard find time for our yoga practice. Physically getting to a yoga studio to take a class is often not an option for busy yogis. Still, it’s nice to take a class …

Sometimes we need a little motivation in life, whether we are struggling to make time to connect body and mind on the yoga mat or need the drive to achieve our personal development goals. Somedays we need the motivation just …

Hot yoga has countless benefits such as warming muscles, reducing risk of injury, increasing blood supply, lubrication of joints and increasing heart rate. It is, however, really important to prepare properly for yoga practice in the heat in order to …

It’s been a long, hard week and all you want to do is let loose and enjoy a big glass of wine. Why should you choose to skip Happy Hour for a yoga class? At Feel we think Friday nights …

Instagram is filled with inspirational yoga teachers sharing their wisdom and practice- but how many of those are teddy bears?! Meddy Teddy is a meditating and yoga practicing teddy bear who is taking social media by storm. The brain child …

We offer both Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga classes in the Feel studios- but do you know the difference between the two? Both forms of yoga are slow-paced, gentle and suitable for all ages and abilities. Yet despite these similarities …

Any yogi will tell you the countless benefits that regular yoga practice can bring. The benefits of yoga for children are also widely accepted, with many UK and US schools introducing yoga into their extra-curricular activities. Did you know that …

How often do you you clean your yoga mat? In the studio our mats are cleaned every use using water and disinfectant. However when using your mat at home it can be easy to let this cleaning regime slip. All …

How many times have you heard someone say “I’m not flexible enough to do yoga” or “I can’t go to a yoga class- I can’t even touch my own toes”? A lack of flexibility is the BEST reason to practice …

Strong arms and shoulders are key components when mastering arm balances and inversions. Building your upper strength will not only progress your practice but also helps to banish bingo wings! DoYouYoga has a great guide covering the 5 top yoga …

Yoga is becoming a recognised form of therapy in the West! Many doctors are expressing their appreciation of the rehabilitative benefits of yoga practice- something yogis have known for hundreds of years! At Feel Hot Yoga we offer bespoke yoga …

Don’t forget to observe Shaucha, the niyama of purity and cleanliness, by changing your pants soon after practicing. Read this article from style.mic to find out why. https://mic.com/articles/129233/your-yoga-pants-might-be-bad-for-your-health#.EsCOolowb

Want to improve your game? Yoga will maximise your performance on the pitch! Read this article by the art of living. Drop in to Yoga for Sport every Thursday 8:00pm in St Albans.

If you need inspiration to get through the week (and get onto your yoga mat!) then look no further! 19 Amazing Yogis Who Don’t Care What You Think. Share this Post

Did you known yoga can play a vital part in recovery and injury prevention for runners and athletes? Check out this article by Sabrina Grotewald. Our Yoga for Sport classes are specifically designed to correct muscle imbalances and target inflamed …

Here are 24 things you’ve probably thought about during a hot yoga class. We totally relate to 16 and 24! http://www.yogiapproved.com/yoga/24-things-youve-thought-hot-yoga-funny/ Share this Post How to Make a DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner19th July 2016Why You Don’t Need Flexibility to be …

Still not convinced that athletes and sports players need yoga? Don’t just take out word for it! Listen to famous yogi Tara Stiles talk about why athletes should embrace yoga. Yoga for Sport every Thursday at 8:00pm at Feel Watford.

Moby gives away four hours of ambient music designed for yoga or meditation. Read more about it courtesy of Magnetic Magazine. Share this Post How to Make a DIY Yoga Mat Cleaner19th July 2016Why You Don’t Need Flexibility to be …