Ayurvedic Advice: Transition Into Autumn
September is a time of transition in nature when we transition into autumn. The warm and humid conditions of summer give way to cooler, more changeable autumn winds. The once lush green of leaves hint...
View ArticleHow to Maintain a Meditation Practice: Giving Your Practice Meaning
I sometimes hear people at yoga retreats saying that they have problems maintaining a regular meditation practice. These are generally very disciplined and organised folk. They are able to hold down a...
View ArticleAutumn Equinox: Rituals and Practices to Align With Nature
Moving out of the fire of Summer and towards the colder, windier and altogether more changeable Autumn is nature’s metaphorical signal to prepare for cold and cosy months ahead. At the end of...
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In conversation with Louise Jackson, founder of Pause Yoga, Pilates and Barre...
Founder of Pause Yoga, Pilates & Barre Studio Louise Jackson worked in fashion for ten years before leaving to set up her own yoga studio in Leyton, East London. We caught up with her to find out...
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What is Hot Yoga? Everything You Need to Know Before Trying it
What is Hot Yoga? Hot yoga actually describes a number of different styles of yoga. But what they all have in common is that the classes take place in a room where the temperature is turned up to...
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Introducing Natural Linen to the Yogamatters Range
Introducing linen There’s just something about linen – the simple yet sophisticated look and gentle, natural feel of it – that has got us excited here in the Yogamatters office. Product developer...
View ArticleOctober Intentions: Taking Stock and Letting go
October sees us entering the last two phases of the year. Nature slowly exhales and the four-season-cycle comes to an end once again. After the Autumnal Equinox at the end of September, there’s an...
View ArticleMeaning Behind the Mudra: Tattva Mudra & Staying True to the Self
The word Tattva refers in Hindi to ‘truth’, ‘reality’, and ‘that-ness’. It is often used in meditation practices to connect to the ‘true self’. In the Samkhya system of yogic philosophy, the word...
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What does your home yoga practice mean to you?
A home yoga practice can be overwhelming, where to start, what to do – the list is endless. As the weather gets colder and the nights darker it can be hard to make it to class so we asked a handful of...
View ArticleIn conversation with Sadie Frost about Frost London, her new & exciting yoga...
Frost London is a new yoga range designed by actress, designer and busy mother-of-four Sadie Frost. Having practised yoga for over 30 years, Sadie has incorporated her experience and deep love for yoga...
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Discovering the woman behind HollyActive
Holly Davidson lives and breathes fitness. Having worked as a personal trainer for over ten years, Holly is passionate about passing on her knowledge to each person she trains. Author of two health...
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3 Poses for a Cold Morning Practice with a Bolster
As the mornings get darker and colder, motivation to get onto the mat can be a struggle. Remembering that a home practice doesn’t need to be a set amount of time or a fancy sequence is key. Starting...
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The Yogamatters Guide to Sustainable Fabrics and Certifications
Here at Yogamatters, we know how important people and planet are to our customers – and that naturally includes a keen interest in sustainable fabrics. After all, a key part of any yoga practice and...
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Yoga for Amputees with Lizzie Croxford: A Personal Journey
On the 30th December 2012, Stuart, my boyfriend of 6 months, was injured in a Vehicle IED in Afghanistan, a day that changed our lives forever. Over the next couple of years, his life revolved around...
View ArticleHow to Transition from Fast Fashion to Slow Fashion
Introduction Living consciously is a vital part of every yoga journey. Being conscious of the food we put in our bodies, how we treat ourselves and others, and being aware of how we treat the planet,...
View ArticleThe Yogamatters Ikat Collection: Imperfectly Unique
Introducing Indian Ikat from Yogamatters Travel with us to Andhra in Southern India, the birthplace of Ikat textiles in India and home to our stunning new Ikat Collections. As our Product Developer...
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Meaning Behind the Mudra: Anahata Mudra & the Unconditioned Heart
Many mudras are intended to solely enhance meditation practices or change the energy within one’s own self, but there are some important mudras that can change our relationship with the world – and the...
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Yogamatters Candles Made with Love in the UK
The Yogamatters Soy Wax Candles have been carefully crafted with 3 unique fragrances. The candles are made in the UK with 100% natural soy wax and scented with pure essential oils. They come in...
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Yoga for Menopause: 5 Poses to Soothe Symptoms
The 18th of October is World Menopause Day: a day where businesses, organisations and individuals try to bring awareness to the issues women face when they approach and experience menopause. We loved...
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Looking Back at our Urban Retreat With EkhartYoga
We have yet to come down from the high of our Urban Day Retreat with Esther Ekhart from EkhartYoga last month. It was such a lovely day filled with laughter, yoga, meditation, good food and lots of...
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