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What Is Your Birthday Buddha And What Does It Mean?
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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5 Amazing Yoga Studios From Around The World
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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What Mandalas Mean – All About The Most Beautiful Diagrams
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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Meditation Aids And How To Use Them
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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New In Spiritual Decor – Get Inspired By Your Living Space
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 New XL Mandala Yoga Mat Bag – The Bag That Does It All
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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Practicing Christmas Gratitude And Staying Positive
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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We’re Back Open For Christmas In Both Our Stores!
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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Want More Unique Spiritual Gifts? Take A Video Tour Around The Shop
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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Spiritual Christmas Gifts From Yogamasti
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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Inspiration Time! Our Best Yoga Outfits Right Now
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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Yoga Teacher Interview With Terry Bruce
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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More New Spiritual Jewellery Coming Soon! Take A Look!
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 For Christmas!
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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Quotes From The Bhagavad Gita To Inspire You
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 – What’s Best For You?
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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Sacral Chakra Problems: Symptoms & Solutions
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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Here’s Some Beautiful Yoga Rooms To Inspire You!
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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Yoga In The Garden – We Tried Garden Practice!
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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What Is AcroYoga? Can Anyone Give It A Try?
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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Are Yoga Studios Open? Sortof. Here’s What To Expect In Yoga Class Post Lockdown
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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Yoga Teacher Interview With Rebecca Hannah
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!
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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Local Yoga Teacher Interview: Ervin Menyhart
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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Root Chakra Problems – Symptoms & Solutions
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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We’re Going Organic – Grab A Bargain On Our Old Fabric!
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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How To Keep A Yoga Mat Clean – Tips & Recommendations
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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How To Celebrate International Yoga Day 2020 In Lockdown
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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Buddha Boutique Covid-19 Safety Measures
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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Yoga Business: An Interview With The Yogamasti Founder
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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Buddha Boutique News – We’re Reopening Next Week!
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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Inspirational Quotes In Lockdown Round Up
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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The Best Supplements For Yoga – Our Top 3
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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THANK YOU for your support during Covid-19!
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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New Spiritual Jewellery For Summer – Get Inspired!
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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Vegan Yoga – Do You Have To Be Vegan To Be A Yogi?
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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Artistic Gifts & Relaxation Aids – More New Things Are Online!
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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Yogamasti Update: New Products Have Been Added
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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Baggy Hippy Pants Are A Lockdown Godsend – Take A Look!
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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We Want Your Inspiring Lockdown Yoga and Meditation Stories!
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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The Ayurvedic Diet For Beginners – Steps To Get You Started
Yoga & detox retreat cancelled? Feeling sluggish from all this time indoors, improvising meals? Trying a clean, Ayurvedic diet can really...
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Meditation With Kids; Top Tips To Try With The Kids At Home
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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How Meditation Will Help You In Isolation
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 And Focusing On Your Inner Self During Quarantine
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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Yogamasti In India Part 1 – Yoga Retreat Furniture Shopping!
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 Announcement!
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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What Incense Is Used For – Incense History & Uses
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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Update: Yogamasti Is Visiting Nepal & India!
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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Chakra Products & Fragrance Gifts – New Arrivals
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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YogaWorld Munich Pics & Info
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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Yogamasti Yoga Retreat Pics & Exciting Update
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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A Yogamasti Christmas Update From Us!
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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NEWS! New Meditation Cushion Sneak Preview!
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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Om Yoga Show 2019 – What We’re Bringing To This Year
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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Yoga Book Recommendations – 3 Cracking Reads For You To Try
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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Update: New Yoga Clothing Designs On The Way!
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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NEW yoga pants colours available with introductory discounts!
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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Some Snaps From The 3HO European Yoga Festival
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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Kundalini Yoga Clothing For Men By Yogamasti 2019
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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Kundalini Yoga Clothing For Women By Yogamasti – 2019
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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A Big Hello From BlissBeat Festival Milano!
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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Inspiring Yoga Quotes To Uplift Your Headspace
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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What Do Different Buddhas Mean?
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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Tips For Balance – Keep Your Balance When Practicing Yoga
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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We’re At The Barcelona Yoga Conference 2019!
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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Announcement: Yogamasti Retreat Villa Acquired!!
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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3 Reasons You Should Try Outdoor Yoga
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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Leamington Peace Festival Pictures! Our Stand & Visitors
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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Leamington Peace Festival This Weekend – Come See Us!
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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An Easy Mantra For Yoga – Beginners Try This!
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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What Meditation Wraps Are For And How To Use Them
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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What Does the Om Symbol Mean?
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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Crystals For Yoga – Crystals For A Spiritual Yoga Practice
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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What To Eat After Yoga – 4 Really Easy Post Yoga Snacks
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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Berlin Yoga Conference Here We Come! 24-26 May 2019!
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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Top 3 Ways To Stay Motivated To Do Yoga
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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Coming Soon! New Yogamasti Products Sneak Peek!
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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What To Pack For A Yoga Retreat – Your Getaway Checklist
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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When Should You Get Private Tuition For Yoga?
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 – The Crown Chakra
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 – The Third Eye Chakra
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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The Meaning of Vishuddha – The Throat Chakra
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 – The Heart Chakra
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
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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Spring Has Sprung! Top Outdoor Yoga Tips From Yogamasti
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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The Best Clothes For Yoga – Key Elements Your Yoga Wear Needs
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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The Meaning of the Sacral Chakra & Common Problems
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 – The Root Chakra
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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Why Are So Many People Wearing Baggy Yoga Pants?
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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January is ending! Did you meet those new year health goals?
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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New Yoga Clothes Are In Stock! Brand New Designs From Us!
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 Can Make You Taller! …Sorta? Our Thoughts And Tips On Posture
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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New Years Resolutions – Healthy New Year Promises (The Easy Way)
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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News: Yogamasti Winter Photoshoot is a Wrap! Thanks, Yoga Models!
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 – Yogamasti Yoga Gift Guide!
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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5 Reasons Why Yoga is the Best Workout for Toning Your Body
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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Best Herbal Teas for Winter – Our Recommendations
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 Yoga Mats Are The Best For Different Types Of Yoga?
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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60 Second Yoga! Two 1 Minute Quick Yoga Lifts You Can Do Anytime.
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 – What’s the Difference?
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 For Weight Loss – Pros And Cons
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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Is Hot Yoga Safe? Who Should Probably Avoid It?
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 Shortcuts – Why We Don’t Buy In
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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Mainstream Meditation – What it Means for Public Wellness
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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Should You Try Kundalini Yoga? Quick Tips From Us
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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How To Use Meditation Wraps
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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Yoga Anywhere – Get Out There And Join In!
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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Are You Flexible Enough To Do Yoga?
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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Tree Pose And It’s Benefits
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
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 – Our Suggestions
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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3 REALISTIC Things To Do On World Health Day
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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How To Choose a Yoga Mat That is Perfect for You
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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4 Major Signs YOU need Yoga
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! Here are our top 3 wake-me-up stretches!
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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Why You Need Mother & Daughter Yoga
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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New from Yogamasti – Part 2 – New Brocade Mat Bag Design!
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 from Yogamasti – Part 1 – What’s New in Mats
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?
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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Two Top Tips for Happy Hips
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 – How to Plan and Follow Through
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 & New Year Thanks From Us!
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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3 Unorthodox Ways To Be Giving This Christmas
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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5 Ways You Can Beat Daily Stress Right Now, by Yogamasti
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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What’s New From Yogamasti – Behind the Scenes Sneak Peak
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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The Mystery of Mala Beads – Explained
Mala beads, ‘yoga beads’ and other jewellery related to yoga practice have surged in popularity in the last few years....
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Our Top Five Yoga Brands
In no particular order, here are Yogamasti’s top yoga brands that...
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Seamless Yoga Wear – Why You Need Seamless in Your Life
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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Turn the Music Up! How to use music in yoga and meditation.
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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Chakra Accessories Spotlight! – Mats, Scents And Beyond!
Yogamasti Chakra Accessories Showcase! Let’s go! Whether you’re a Chakra novice or a seasoned expert, we have...
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Introduction to the Chakras
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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Self Care – Behind the Buzzword
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 and Beat Stiffness
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 – All About Our Fabric Options!
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 Starts – How to Start Well And Stay Positive
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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Festival Time! 3HO European Yoga Festival in France
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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Top Yoga Tools – Support and Boost Your Practice!
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: White Options Spotlight
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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Shocking Yoga Beginner Mistakes That Could Leave You Injured
Minimising mistakes as a beginner yogi is tough! And some beginner no-nos can take you by surprise. We all...
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Look Cool, Stay Cool – Beat the Heat!
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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How to Show Gratitude in Life
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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Breathe or Die!
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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Crazy Yoga Trends
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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Yoga tanks
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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Super Summer Yoga Walk
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 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
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
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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January is done with.
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
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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How to Make Your Week Healthier?
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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Yoga Foods: What to eat before your yoga session?
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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Yogamasti at The Yoga Connect Festival
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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Interesting Facts about Yoga…
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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Keep your Diabetes under control with Yoga
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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The Root and Sacral Chakras
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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The Science of the Chakras
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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Stockholm Show – What all we did?
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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Its Valentine’s Month….Open Up Your Heart
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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5 Daily Yoga Moves That Will Keep You Supple
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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Are you on the Right Track?
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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Humble and Un-beet-able root – Beetroot
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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How to Spice Up Your Practice
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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Whats on your Yoga Agenda for 2016?
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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So What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
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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Love Yoga….Love Yogamasti!!
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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Yogamasti Sale in ON…..
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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New Lines By Yogamasti…Are here..
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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Hey! Its already time to go to Vienna
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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The Booming Yoga Clothing Industry
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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Not stretchy or bendy? Get into yoga-ah!
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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Yoga and Ayurveda…..What’s the Connection??
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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Is Yoga Alone Sufficient As a Physical Exercise?
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!!
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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Yogamasti says Hi from Milan…
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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Reasons to love ashtanga yoga
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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5 Daily moves that will keep you supple!
Well well well..... Not all of us have time to do a daily class or even 5 days a week right? Lucky are those - yes! lucky are those very few...
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Principals of AMMA- THE ONE AND LOVELY
Love Amma? Get hugged by her every year? Wanna see her again? YES YES AND MORE YES! But do we actually live by her principals? Do we? Its not...
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Why Meditate?
Why Meditate? A good question in todays fast paced world. A digital age that we are living in where there is no real time to meditate. In olden...
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OM Yoga Show …Here Now!
The moment we were all waiting for....One year has passed and the OM YOGA SHOW is here again......we are prepping and gearing up to welcome you...
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Winter Yoga…How to Prepare Yourself
That lovely time of the year again...one can feel the nip in the air, the festive season is just around the corner, the streets are getting lit...
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Suffering Anxiety!? Get into Yoga
Stress is the biggest cause of anxiety which creates state of fear, worry or tension. Continual study of this has proven that practices like yoga,...
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Why live in the mundane?
Mundane exists where there is no change. Where there is no change there is static atmosphere and where there is static there is clutter,no freedom,...
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Are you prepared? OM Yoga show is nearly here !
OM yoga show is quite a buzz every october in London. And we all need to prepare ourselves. From exhibitors to students to newbees, all...
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Why relaxation between poses is essential
Its not rocket science to understand why relaxation between poses is so essential? Its actually the most important aspect of asana which we...
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Love your Legs…Love Yogamasti Leggings..
Leggings are the new jeans....and unlike denims they can be much much more than just been a plain boring pair of trousers. If you love wearing...
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Upcoming Yogamasti Collection…its that time of the year again….
It is the start of the new season and with some of the major Yoga shows approaching, its that time of the year again......Any guesses??? Yes we...
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OM Yoga Show London
Om yoga show London- yes its another year gone! The show is nearly here and we here at yogamasti are hoping for our production to come in any...
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Best practices for yoga teachers
Here are a few important best practices for yoga teachers to apply during their preparation and classes. What not to do in a class and how to get...
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How to reduce your vata dosha?
How to reduce your vata dosha in autumn on a daily basis? Vata benefits greatly from slow, grounding Yoga positions that connect with...
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Look chic in your practice wear…
It sure has been a quiet week from our end here at Yogamasti...so thought lets start with the week by getting a sneak peek into the Yogamasti's...
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5 Yoga Tips that will get your practice soaring high
5 yoga tips and REALLY IMP things (secrets of highly efficient yoga practioners)that will get your practice soaring high! If you do them 🙂 1....
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Yoga Fashion and fitness
Well, Yoga fashion and fitness is a booming industry worldwide these days.Whether you follow the fitness fad or not you soon will be dressing like...
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European kundalini Yoga festival
The European kundalini Yoga festival held in sunny France just a couple of weeks ago was the highlight of our experience this year to say the least....
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7 Chakras and their meaning…
If you practice yoga and have some awareness of the spiritual tantric beliefs you must have come across the word Chakras....so what are...
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Try yoga with your Pets !!
Came across something very interesting yesterday....Have you heard of practicing yoga with your pets...yes you read it right...we are talking about...
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Yogamasti ambassador was with Aanika
Regina with Aanika Dear Aanika, we met at the Austrian Yoga fair last November and I instantly loved your yoga clothing. I chose for myself a yoga...
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yogamasti seen in Berlin!
Yogamasti was seen at the Berlin yoga festival on the banks of beautiful roaring river Kladow. Great pure energy was in the air and we loved it...
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Perfect Start to our Summer – Barcelona Yoga Conference
Barcelona Yoga Conference....the perfect start to our Summer!! We had been looking forward to this event and there we were finally!! The...
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Is this yoga?
Is this Yoga?Among numerous perceptions of yoga by teachers and students alike, yoga is in fact a most scientifically developed, acutely effective...
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Pranayama-the old medicine
Well, instead of a paracetamol why not try a few breathing exercises. Correct breathing will not only unblock us but also rejuvenate us, that's...
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7 ways to do family yoga this easter
Family time is fun and Easter brings us together for a looong weekend which also gives us ample time to create the yoga spirit with our family. We...
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Yoga video by Yogamasti- Aanika chopra
How many of you know Aanika? Well the founder of Yogamasti, the designer and a qualified and passionate yoga instructor and a classical dancer,...
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Yogamasti’s take on yoga moves
Would you say that Yoga moves and movement arising through practice of Asanas are actually openings? Openings of the body and of the mind. Our...
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London’s latest craze is VOGA-yoga with style
Did you know? Voga (Voguing + Yoga) Is London’s Latest Fitness Craze! London seems to be in a yoga-voga phase.All sorts of yoga classes are...
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Live in yoga pants – the newfound everyday wear
Good morning Yogis. I love Lazy Sundays and yesterday was an even more special Sunday as we celebrated Mother’s Day. I put on one of...
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Yoga Practice Outdoors
While I am taking a walk through my local park I feel a great sense of freedom and wish to bring my yoga practice outdoors. Being surrounded by...
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Brighten your spring days with Yogamasti
Happy Tuesday to all Yogis. As the first scents of spring emerge and positive vibes are floating around, I have been feeling...
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Yogamasti yoga clothing at yoga show london 2014!
Yogamasti yoga clothing was seen with new 2015 collection at the yoga show London! We were at stand G-10 and inundated...
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Vinayasa arts in California sells Yogamasti!
Vinayasa Arts in California now sells Yogamasti . They have collaborated with Yogamasti US and are now selling our beautiful...
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Hamburg yogafair-yogamasti was there!
Yogamasti at Hamburg Yogafair in Germany! Were you there? Germany is full of some serious yogis and its always fun to be there exhibiting and...
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Comfortable yoga pants
Comfort in style with Yogamasti new pants Yogi Comfort at its best!Unisex pants for the first time! Yogamasti's take on Fishermans pants...
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The Hand Mudra
Hi Everyone! Have you ever wondered why Yogamasti‘s logo is a Hand Mudra? It’s pretty nifty, actually… Read on through! In fact, this...
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Kids yoga day
Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic week, and here’s to the beginning of the next one! Now we all know how yoga can...
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Does yoga make you hindu?
Well here is a thought! A Muslim woman has been on the news as her family is worried that if she does yoga she will be considered a hindu!! and such...
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yogamasti 2014 collection
Yogamasti's new 2014 collection is available online now. A plethora of designs and patterns to suit all tastes. Practical yet artistic, please let us...
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One Weekend: TWO Yoga Festivals!
Hi Everyone, We are SO excited to tell you that Yogamasti will be taking itself, not just to one show...but TWO this upcoming weekend! Yep,...
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Children & Yoga: Happiness!
Hi Everyone! Hope you all had a fantastic week, and here's to the beginning of the next one! Now we all know how yoga can benefit you personally,...
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Ashtanga Yoga- What Is It?
Hi Everyone, If you follow up on this blog regularly, you'll know that previously I wrote about Now, it's Ashtanga Yoga's turn to be debunked! So...
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Winter Yoga
Hi Everyone, I know, I know... It's a little soon to be talking about winter already... But what can I say, I want you all to be prepared for...
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What is Vinyasa Yoga?
Hi Everyone! Just a few days ago I wrote about Vinyasa's subset yoga: Hatha Yoga. In fact, Vinyasa Yoga is a pre-determined sequence of poses that...
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Yoga * Wasser * Klang – Hamburg Yoga Festival 2013 here we come!
Hi Everyone, We're super excited to say that Yogamasti is taking itself to the Hamburg Yoga Festival, called the Yoga, Wasser, Klang Festival...
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What is Hatha Yoga?
Hi Everyone 🙂 So... Hatha Yoga... You've heard of it, but do you really know what it is? History: Did you know Hatha Yoga can be traced as...
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Yoga before your know it
Hi Everyone, Today I feel like talking about my personal yoga practice, because recently I've found out a whole new thing about myself... thanks...
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Instagram your Yoga!
Hello Everyone! I'm sure a lot of you will know about the infamous mobile app called "Instragram", but just in case you don't: it's an...
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Inspirational Yoga
Hi Everyone! Many people (like me) need to feel inspired or have a "goal" to be able to start something up - like yoga. This can either mean...
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Navanadi Yoga Festival
Hello! We are BACK from the wonderful Navanadi Yoga Festival in Turhout - Belgium! We got to meet a lot of amazing yogi's, drink lovely yogi tea,...
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Yoga For Bad Posture
Namaste :), These days I'm finding a lot of articles on how to prevent and cure bad postures, and to be fair... I could really use this! I know...
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Yogamasti in Belgium!
Hi! Yep, you read that correctly... We are yet again setting off to another beautiful country... This time in Belgium! We will be seen at the...
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Yoga in Italy
Well well well...! I did say I would keep you posted on the news here in the beautiful country of Italy! Found loads of yoga classes by the lake.....
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Pilates Vs Yoga
Buongiorno (hello in Italian)! I was recently asked by a friend what the difference was between pilates and yoga.. It's probably a personal thing,...
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Kundalini Yoga
Hey Guys :), Have you ever heard about Kundalini Yoga? This school of yoga started back in 1935 and is called "the yoga of awareness" by...
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Yogamasti Spotted by the lakes in Italy!
Hi everyone :), So as you know Yogamasti has taken itself to new and very exciting adventures in the beautiful country of Italy! (follow us in...
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Yoga Fashion & Beauty: The Bindi
Good morning Beautiful Yogi's 🙂 Today I want to talk about the outer beauty of a woman's body, that comes from within: The Bindi. A Bindi, for...
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Yoga for the Back
Happy Sunday Everyone :), Today I wanted to talk about Yoga and it's relation to our Back. Now a lot of people seem to think that yoga is all about...
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Yoga Belts/ Straps Anyone?
Namaste, Have you ever used a yoga belt or yoga strap before? Do you even know why you should? Definition: A yoga belt...
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Yoga In No Time
Believe it or not, too many people still don't believe in yoga. Reasons can include petty excuses such as "I don't have any time", or "I've got other...
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How important are looks to a yogi?
So after watching the UK-famous TV show The Apprentice last night and finding out who won, I was actually shocked and began to wonder why people are...
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How To: Meditate
Good afternoon Yogi's 🙂 Let me ask you something... Have you ever tried thinking about nothing? No, seriously... Try thinking about...
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The Seven Chakras Revealed
Good morning beautiful people! Today is going to be about the seven Chakras in our body. Here is an image we found on Pinterest: It is important...
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The Om Symbol Explained by Yogamasti
Hello beautiful people 🙂 Today I'd like to talk about the symbol of Om, what it means and how we can use it on a daily basis. First off, here is...
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Plants are into Yoga-ah! too
Working peacefully outside amidst the plants in the garden who seem to be performing all sorts of yoga postures) can see dfifferent shapes coming...
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Holistic Statues
Good afternoon fellow yogi's 🙂 Today I want to write about holistic statues. What are they, and why they contribute to our life so...
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A Teachers Guide to Corporate Yoga
Yoga as we know it has been rapidly expanding for the past few years, branching out into various studios, teaching, new systems, and corporate...
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Bikram Yoga
This type of Yoga is a structure which has flowered from the traditional hatha yoga that we know of. It's founder, Bikram Choudhury, forged this...
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Feng Shui Your Life
By now we're pretty sure most of you will know what Feng Shui is or have heard about it. But have you adopted it yet? Do you even know how? Allow us...
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Yogamasti Feat. Race For Life / Cancer Research UK
Yup, that's right - you read that correctly! Yogamasti cares about finding cures for all Cancers. This is why we spent the week asking for...
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Barcelona Yoga Conference, here we come!
Yogamasti is taking itself to Barcelona NEXT WEEK! It is in fact their third Yoga Conference, and is open to Everyone (whether you're 6 or 98...
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Yoga & Tennis – A match made in Yogi Heaven
Wimbledon has arrived in London, and the tennis matches are ON! And although many of the well-known players are out of the game, yoga is used a LOT...
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How to take your Yoga on Vacation
Hello fellow yogi readers 🙂 Today I'd like to talk about how it is possible to take your yoga practices elsewhere, and immensely benefit from...
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