Namaste or Namaskar? Which one should I use, and when?

Namaste or Namaskar? Which one should I use, and when?

At the end of every yoga class, we finish by placing our palms together in front of the heart centre and saying, ‘Namaste’. I like to add a thank you to my class attendees for joining me in their yoga practise for the day, and then we make our merry ways home. But do...
Is yoga or Pilates better for hip mobility?

Is yoga or Pilates better for hip mobility?

An interesting question and one that can be simply answered – Both are great for improving hip mobility, but they take different approaches… First of all, let’s refresh our memories on the definition of mobility, vs flexibility. Mobility refers to the achieved...
Why is 10,000 steps a day recommended?

Why is 10,000 steps a day recommended?

We’re all familiar with the recommended number of steps per day, just as we’re all familiar with ideally eating five (although some say seven) portions of fruits and vegetables, but who came up with that idea? And why is 10,000 steps a day the chosen number? May is...