When you enter some Thai Buddhist temples you leave an offering to your birthday Buddha. Each of these birthday Buddhas correspond to different days...
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We thought we'd boost your mood with some amazing Yoga studios from around the world! It looks like we'll be back in the studios by April, so lets...
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They're everywhere in the Yoga and home decor world right now... but what are mandalas? They're certainly more than pretty patterns (though they are...
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The beautiful thing about meditation is that it's already in you. All you need for meditation is yourself. Technically. But meditation, as anyone...
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Oh boy have we got some beautiful spiritual decor treats for you this season! At Yogamasti we travel all over the world picking up our boutique...
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Our mandala Yoga mat bag is finally here! We know we teased you about this ages ago  - sorry! Unfortunately due to the current Covid world the...
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So here it is, Merry Christmas, and we're brimming with Christmas gratitude! Oh what a year it's been for everyone! Has it been a year? Or ten? Or 3...
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The UK is finally out of lockdown! And though our area is unfortunately in the strictest Tier 3, we are now open for business! Throughout lockdown...
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Did you know there's more ways to shop for unique spiritual gifts with us? You can call us and book a video tour. We'll also be adding more and more...
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  It's that time of year again! It can be a bit tricky finding spiritual Christmas gifts, but we've got you covered this year! Spiritual...
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Here's a roundup of our current top 5 best Yoga outfits to give you some inspiration for your Yoga wardrobe. When you're searching for that perfect...
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This week we got the opportunity to interview our newest ambassador, Shiatsu Yoga's Terry Bruce! This is the third in our Yoga teacher interview...
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Get Some New Spiritual Jewellery In Time For Christmas! More new spiritual jewellery is coming to the site - check these pics out! We've got a huge...
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New products are on the way! We've got loads of new stuff we'll be showing you for both Buddha Boutique and Yogamasti, plus a new mat bag design that...
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We've rounded up the best quotes from the Bhagavad Gita to deliver a little wisdom from the ancients. Take a look at our other inspiring quotes...
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Hatha Yoga vs Kundalini Yoga: Can't decide which practice will be best for you? Here's a little guide for you with some advice about their...
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Here we're continuing our series addressing the most common problems with each of the Chakras. This week we'll be tackling the top three Sacral...
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We've been surfing the web collecting some truly beautiful Yoga rooms that are sure to inspire you! We've got a great mix of unusual and inspiring...
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While lockdown restrictions have lifted a little, we're still trying to make the most of the space we have at home. So why not play around a...
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Most of us have seen the incredible acroyoga images floating around the web by now. So what is acroyoga? Can anyone give it a go? Is it dangerous?...
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As you all know, rules governing gyms in the UK changed on the 25th of July. But are Yoga studios open? The answer is a bit complicated and very...
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This week we are delighted to be interviewing Rebecca Hannah. Rebecca is our newest ambassador here at Yogamasti, and we're really excited to be...
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Introducing our new Yogamasti ambassador! We'd like you to meet local Yoga teacher Rebecca Hannah who has just joined the Yogamasti family....
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Here we're bringing the first Yoga teacher interview in our series. The aim of this series is to give you a behind the scenes look at what it is to...
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Sluggish? Disconnected? Fearful? Here's the most common root Chakra problems symptoms and advice for healing the root Chakra. Check out our guide to...
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As many of you know, we're going organic with our seamless clothing. We started phasing out our non-organic fabric with our online orders. Currently...
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There's plenty of different ways to keep a Yoga mat clean, and they vary in price and convenience. None of these options are particularly...
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Here's how to make this International Yoga Day 2020 the best yet - even in lockdown! International Yoga Day takes place on the 21st of June. This...
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Hi everyone! As you know we are re-opening this Thursday the 18th of June at Fargo Creative Village, Coventry. Buddha Boutique Covid-19 safety...
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We asked Yogamasti founder Aanika Chopra to give us some insight into how she started her Yoga business. She gives advice and suggestions for others...
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Finally some Buddha Boutique news for everyone! We're re-opening! Fargo Creative Village (where we have our physical store) is beginning a soft...
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Let's stay positive and keep the inspiration flowing. It's so easy to stagnate when the day to day is always so similar and confined. Inspirational...
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Here's our guide to the best supplements to support your practice. We'll also be showing you which foods carry these essential vitamins and...
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We'd like to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for the support you have given us throughout Covid-19. Thank you for helping us stay...
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More new additions in spiritual jewellery! Our newest jewellery pieces are sure to give you a burst of inspiration on the mat! You'll find plenty of...
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We see a lot of debate about diet and how it intersects with Yogic beliefs and values. Vegetarian and vegan Yoga retreats are the norm and many...
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Hello again everyone! Here are some more new products from us - artistic gifts with spiritual flair, relaxation aids and some homewares. As you know...
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Here's some new products from us as we steadily add more of our Buddha Boutique products to the Yogamasti site! In case you don't know - Buddha...
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Pre 'lockdown Britain' we were all looking for an excuse to wear Yoga pants 24/7. Recently we've seen a surge in popularity in our hareem Yoga pants...
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Our Lockdown Yoga Positivity Posts Project! We want to hear from you! Times are tough and we are all looking for some inspiration to beat the...
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Yoga & detox retreat cancelled? Feeling sluggish from all this time indoors, improvising meals? Trying a clean, Ayurvedic diet can really...
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It's not just the grown ups that need some peace of mind right now! Last week we discussed how meditation will help you in isolation. You've felt...
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Here's how meditation will help you clear that Corona cloud hanging over your head and release some anxiety. We'll also add some resources at the...
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Yoga Practice At Home: Tips From Us To Focus On Your Yoga Amidst Isolation Yoga classes are out - but there's never been a better time to practice...
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Yoga Retreat Furniture Shopping! What a positive start we had to our India & Nepal journey! As we said in our previous blog about our trip, we...
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Yogamasti 10 Year Anniversary Celebrations On The Way! Hello everyone! For the whole of March we will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of...
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About Incense Why is incense used in yoga and meditation, you ask? We often hear this question in our store. People are always saying ‘oh, this...
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Hello everyone! We'll be visiting India and Nepal next week - so expect loads of gorgeous pictures from us soon! We'll be chronicling our whole...
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New arrivals in Chakra products & gifts. Here's the new stuff we've added and a little about it. You'll find us steadily adding more and more...
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Hallo everyone! We were at Yogaworld Munich this weekend. If you haven't heard of it - it's a fairly large festival as far as Yoga events go and is...
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Hello from the Yogamasti Yoga Retreat Villa on the Costa Blanca everyone! We're here with some more pictures of our villa, plus some updates...
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Merry Yogamasti Christmas everyone! We've had a VERY busy (but very exciting!) November & December. So what have we been up to? All our usual...
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A quick sneak preview of our meditation cushion designs before they go up for sale! Hi everyone! Surprise - our new organic buckwheat meditation...
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The Om Yoga Show 2019 Is Almost Here! Held at the insanely grand Alexandra Palace in London (below), the om yoga show is one of our very favorites....
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Here's some yoga book recommendations from Yogamasti! Whether you're a beginner or experienced Yogi, you'll love these books! We believe they're well...
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We're back in Photoshop to bring you new looks for 2020! We're bringing you brand new yoga clothing options & more versatility in your yoga...
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Hi everyone! Just a little announcement from us! We now have brand new yoga pants colours for two of our customer favorites! We've added a hefty...
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European Yoga Festival 2019 Update: We just had to share these with you guys! It's not obvious from the title of the festival but the European Yoga...
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We know finding decent yoga clothing as a guy can be a hassle - especially when you're looking for something specific. Here's our round up of some...
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It's 3HO Kundalini Yoga Festival time again, so we've put together a Kundalini yoga clothing guide. As you know Kundalini yoga encourages students to...
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BlissBeat Festival is one of those events with such a friendly atmosphere and positive vibe - it's infectious! Here are some of our pics of the place...
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Here's our collection of inspiring yoga quotes! These words of wisdom are sure to give you that uplifting, motivated feeling you get when you know...
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You see Buddha statues everywhere in the Yogi and meditation world. Have you ever wondered: what do different Buddhas mean? People seem to have...
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A couple of tips for balance from us so you can beat the wobbles! These tips will help you work your way to wobble-free practice. Our top 3 tips for...
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Hello from Barcelona everyone! Just a little update about where we are right now! We're at the 9th Barcelona Yoga Conference this weekend! What an...
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It's such an exciting time here!! We've just closed on the location of our Yogamasti retreat! Some of you will have heard of our plans to start a...
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The summer sun is leading us back to our outdoor yoga practice! You'll have seen our pics up on social media - we love getting out into nature! It's...
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Helloooo from the Leamington Peace Festival everyone! Here are our Leamington Peace Festival pictures of our stand & our lovely customers! We had...
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Festival Time Again! Leamington Peace Festival 2019 Coming Up! We're in historical Leamington Spa this weekend! Every year the Leamington Peace...
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You don't have to know Sanskrit or be religious to get started with reciting mantras - just a simple little phrase can begin your path. A mantra for...
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Another little guide from us! If you're wondering what meditation wraps are for, look no further. We offer a few different wraps, and we believe...
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You've seen it  in our clothing a lot, and will have seen it all over the yoga world, too. But what does the Om symbol mean? Why do we use it in...
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We've put together a list of our recommended crystals for yoga practice. We know a lot of you yogis love your crystals too, and their natural energy...
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You've just finished a yoga class and you are ravenous! But stop right there! Don't choose what to eat after yoga when you're super hungry...
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  It's official - we LOVE Berlin and are really excited for the Berlin Yoga Conference next weekend! So what happens at a yoga...
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So you've taken up yoga. You love it. You feel the benefits it brings you. But it's far too easy to fall off the yoga wagon when there's so much...
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Hello everyone! New Yogamasti products are on the way! So here's a preview for you... watch this space! We're offering a lot more accessories and...
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  Here we've broken down what to pack for a yoga retreat. We won't be covering the trip-away basics here like socks and toothbrushes,...
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Lots are opting for it these days - so when should you get private tuition for yoga & why? A lot of people aren’t sure when it’s time...
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  The Meaning of Sahasrara, or the Crown Chakra, is essentially the spiritual self. Working on the Crown Chakra is all about focusing on...
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  The meaning of Ajna or the Third Eye Chakra is essentially insight. How we perceive our inner and outer worlds guides our behaviour....
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This is our insight into the meaning of Vishuddha & the basic ideas around the Throat Chakra. The Vishuddha or Throat Chakra is located in...
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The meaning of Anahata: Love! The heart Chakra is our warm and compassionate center and governs our ability to love, understand, and communicate...
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The meaning of Manipura (the Solar Plexus Chakra) is mainly personal confidence and assertiveness. The go-getter Chakra! The Solar Plexus Chakra is...
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It's a glorious spring day at Yogamasti and we can't wait to get outside! It's times like these that make you really appreciate what the outdoors...
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So what are the best clothes for yoga, and why? What does clothing need to work well in such diverse positions? How do we make our apparel perform...
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  We provide a lot of Chakra products, so we thought we'd do a little guide for each of them! Today we'll look at the meaning of the...
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The meaning of Muladhara (or the Root Chakra) is the foundation of the self. It's likely you'll have seen the symbol of the Muladhara on our Chakra...
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  We've noticed a shift in yoga fashion in the past few years - more and more people are choosing baggy yoga pants over the classic super stretch...
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  We did a previous little blog about making your new years health resolutions easier and reaching those health goals - so did you...
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We know we've been teasing about our new yoga clothes for a while - we've had our new years products in the pipeline for so long and we've been so...
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  Yoga: miracle height extender? Yoga can make you taller?! Well... sortof... We're not sure where this latest yoga claim came from,...
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We've all made (and broken!) new years resolutions, and we've all seen wild success stories born from them. People can use them to completely turn...
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  It's a wrap! We've been hosting our yoga models at our bricks-and-mortar store at Fargo Creative Village in Coventry. After two days of...
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    Yoga gifts for Her! Let us do that leg work and wrap it up with a bow for you! Here are some top gift ideas for her from...
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Is yoga the best workout for toning your body? We think so!! Here’s why: 1: It tones you all over, not just spot-toning abs or...
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Hot Health Teas For Winter, Coming Up! 1: Echinacea In winter time, Echinacea is a must if you want natural remedies for the sniffles! In our...
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  What's the best yoga mat for what discipline? There are a lot of options on the market now, and some types of mat are better suited to...
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Quick Yoga Mood Boosts In 60 Seconds! 1. De-stress – you can drop that extra weight on your shoulders with some quick yoga! Yoga is proven as a...
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Yoga vs. Pilates People often find it hard to choose what fitness practices are best, and to many, Yoga and Pilates seem very similar. And it's not...
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Yoga Versus Gym – Pros and Cons   So what should you go for when you’re starting your weight loss journey? A gym membership or a...
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So is Hot Yoga Really Safe? Who should be avoiding hot classes? Elevated temperatures are in almost every studio right now, and the debate on...
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  Common Fashion Industry Shortcuts: Our View   Fast, cheap fashion has become a staple for a lot of us, and is especially...
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Our Thoughts: For a lot of Yogis, yoga practice and meditation go hand in hand. Meditation practice however has taken a little longer to be...
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There’s been a huge surge in people taking up this form of Yoga recently, and I’m sure you’ll have seen a lot from us about our visits to...
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People often ask us how you can use our mantra and Chakra meditation wraps, so here’s a little information about them from us. Meditation is a...
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Get Out There!   We’ve had a spell of amazing weather in the UK right now; everyone is out and about! You see people on social media...
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The Big Question!   This is the top yoga question every potential student asks themselves, and can even be the reason people decide yoga...
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  Did you know that the tree pose alludes to the tale of Rama and Sita in Indian mythology? In the legend, Sita takes refuge under the...
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Injury Recovery Tips From Yogamasti Recovery is a process. Our wounds don’t heal overnight and can impact our whole lives as well as our...
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Your Spring Yoga Wardrobe   Spring is a time of big changes, clear outs and getting ready for the summer. The weather is...
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It’s a Saturday this 7th of April, so you have more hours for celebrating WHD by giving your health a boost! Batch Healthy Meals Take a...
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There’s such a wide variety of yoga mats out there that picking one can be confusing. Every mat has people saying it is the correct and only type...
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Here are the Yogamasti top 4 signs you need to hit the yoga mat! The numerous benefits of yoga are widely known, but how do you know you need yoga?...
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Good morning! Let’s start the day as well as we possibly can by using the right stretches to open up the body and get the circulation going....
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  It’s a celebration of motherhood in the UK this weekend, with international women’s day and mothering Sunday within a couple of...
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Our Brand New Brocade Mat Bag Is Here! You’ll have noticed that we’ve been very busy of late travelling to shows to meet you guys, but behind...
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News News update! You’ll have noticed that we’ve been very busy of late travelling to shows to meet you guys, but behind the scenes we’ve been...
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Do You Need a Yoga Getaway? Cold days and nights making you dream of the summer sun? Stress and winter grumps getting you down? Thinking of...
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Happy Hips Not having easy movement in your hips can make you feel inflexible and limited - here are our top tips for maintaining open hip joints to...
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Your Yoga Year So the new year is upon us! Everyone is making resolutions and changes; getting healthier, cleaning out their homes and heads...
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Christmas Reflections:   We had a wonderful Christmas here at Yogamasti and hope you guys did too! We met new and old friends, made some...
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Christmas Cheer abounds! “It is in giving that we receive.” Francis of Assissi You don’t have to buy big presents to be giving to others...
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Fight Stress and Win Day-to-day stresses affect us all and a lot of the time it's difficult not to feel overwhelmed. We wanted to not only provide...
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  We’ve been busy getting ready for brand new products – and here’s a little sneak peak for you guys! You may recognise some...
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    Mala beads, ‘yoga beads’ and other jewellery related to yoga practice have surged in popularity in the last few years....
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                In no particular order, here are Yogamasti’s top yoga brands that...
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It’s no secret that yoga requires loads of stretch and movement, and our seamless yoga wear is the perfect fit! (See what we did there?) What do...
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We all love a good jam to some music every now and then! Aanika Chopra, the founder of Yogamasti, is a dance teacher as well as a yoga...
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                       Yogamasti Chakra Accessories Showcase! Let’s go! Whether you’re a Chakra novice or a seasoned expert, we have...
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Chakras – they’re a key part of the Kundalini Yoga Practice but can be a bit of a daunting subject for newbies, but they’re not as complicated...
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Behind The Latest Health Buzzword And Our Top Self Care Tip   Self Care – It’s a soundbite we’ve all heard around the...
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3 Core Yoga Poses to Stay Supple Supple body, supple spirit! Here are some top poses to keep your body bendy and your mood high. It’s summertime...
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Fab Fabrics! Fabrics are a huge deal to us here at Yogamasti! Our slogan ‘Comfort in Style’ comes from a desire to provide customers with...
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Positive thinking – do you find it elusive? Are you starting a new project, a new style of yoga, or just trying yoga for the first time? Starting...
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3HO European Yoga Festival in Chateau Anand, France is probably one of our favourite festivals to exhibit at! So this is always an exciting time...
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There are plenty of tools available to support your yoga practice, so don’t fret! Equipment is a big deal, and can really give you a boost when...
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Kundalini yoga practice is gathering momentum! We are happy to say we at Yogamasti have you Kundalini Yogis covered! Our ultra comfortable yoga...
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        Minimising mistakes as a beginner yogi is tough! And some beginner no-nos can take you by surprise. We all...
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Keep Cool in Your Yoga Practice This week we have been enjoying a HUGE heatwave here! So we decided to showcase some of the ways we at Yogamasti...
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  We all want to show our gratitude for what we have whether materially, socially or spiritually, but oftentimes we are hesitant or unsure of...
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Breath is life, life is breath. Breathe or die! The keystone of our yoga practice, our breath is our support, our strength and our flow from...
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  So the sun is out, birds are singing and we're feeling a bit joyful and silly here at Yogamasti. Around here the kind of Yoga trends we're...
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Are your Yoga Tanks Doing it For You? It's not always easy to find good yoga menswear - so we made sure to have something for you guys! Who says...
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It's official - Summer has begun! It's time to make the most of beautiful weather, clear skies, and all the sounds and smells of a world come alive....
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Mudra Madness Mudra in Sanskrit meaning seal or closure. Mudras are hand gestures used when meditating or in a physical asana class to enhance...
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What does your yoga mat say about you. When first starting yoga you probably find yourself using the mats provided in the studio/gym and...
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Eat what you want but be aware! Organic, raw, vegan, gluenten free, veggie. Low this, no that. All words your either live by or hear frequently...
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Well, that’s it !January is done with and aren’t we happy about it. Whether you suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder), over spent at...
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Your three bodies-the true self Many practice yoga to reach Samadhi and Samadhi is meant to bring you back to ‘ones true self’ The first time...
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The busy and overworked lives we live these days, passing a day without anxiety and stress seems impossible. However, if we try and inculcate some...
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Planning your meal before a yoga class is extremely essential. Though it seems like a simple task as everyone knows that you need to eat something...
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People often ask. What is Yoga? What does it do for you? Why do you do it? The answers are endless. Health, well being, spiritual awareness? I'm sure...
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  Time and again all of us have been exposed to the benefits of yoga and how it helps your mind, body and soul. But lets just have some...
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Hi to all you lovely people...I know its been a while we wrote to you...but there was a lot happening our end..Yogamasti finally has a shop in...
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In our last post we spoke about what Chakras are and how are they important to us. Now that we have a clear idea about the overall science of Chakras...
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As we start our series on the Chakras today, let try to understand what they actually mean and whats the science behind them. Chakras are...
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Last weekend...that is the Valentine's weekend we were in Stockholm, Sweden for the Yoga Games, The Nordic yoga conference. The games started on...
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When everyone around is going head over heels about falling in love, planning a date with their partner on Valentine's Day, looking for someone...
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We have time and again repeated that "Yoga is not only for the flexible but it is for the willing" So it is not necessary that only the flexible...
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Its been a while I wrote something, hope you all have been good and the new year is bringing loads of joy, happiness and new challenges! So...
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Beetroot - this sweet, earthy tasting humble root is hot amongst most foodies. But do you know there is a lot more to this vegetable, than just the...
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Is getting on that Yoga mat getting monotonous? Have you stopped looking forward to your practice session? Do you feel bored during your...
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Planning is always beneficial and it helps ensure that you are heading in the right direction when it comes to your goals and targets. So why not...
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New Year Resolution.....what does it mean to you?? As a human being, one strives to improve whenever they can and thats where the New Year...
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Are you an avid yoga practitioner...are you among those you live, breathe, eat, drink yoga? If you are the true yogi who understand the true essence...
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Its the holiday season and we are bringing you the best discounts every.....Yes Yes the Yogamasti Sale is ON!! So don't wait just get...
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London....Milano....Vienna.....if you were there at the show you have probably seen it all by now and even bought them....and finally now are NEW...
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The last one month has been full of excitement and new things happening...we have been packing to visit all of you lovely yogis as various...
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More than 15 million people are said to regularly participate in yoga in the United States spending more than $27.0 billion on yoga products. The...
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Some people are born with bodies which are naturally flexible...they can bend around easily, turn and twist in whatever direction and way they want....
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Both Yoga and Ayurveda are two very similar practices sharing a close relationship, so closely related that they are often described as two sides of...
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Yoga...we always talk about how beneficial it is for both our body and mind. But there is one question that we have seen crops up very often....
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We killed it in Milan! Guess what? we have had some great shows in Italy but this one was special. Everyone wanted to be at our stand! hahaha .....
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Ciao da Milano ai miei compagni di Yogis.......Hope I got that right....Yes Yes Yogamasti is in Milan and we are loving it here... The last 2...
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Why Ashtanga? Continuity of breath and constant movement of the body makes ashtanga yoga a powerful and very deepening enjoyable practice. You feel...
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