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Saucha refers to the purification of the body as well as the mind.

Create Some Space with Saucha & The Yoga Bear

The first of the five niyama's is saucha which refers to the purification of the body (both internally and externally) as well as the mind.

Health • 11 Feb 18

Yoga Poses for your Throat Chakra

Also known as Vishuddha Chakra, the Throat Chakra is situated at the base of the throat and operates through verbal communication and our ability to speak our truth.

Yoga • 04 Feb 18

Yoga Workshops - Why You Should Sign Up in 2018

Here are a few reasons why yoga workshops are 'the business' in terms of expanding your horizons.

Health • 21 Jan 18

Feeling a little rough about the edges? Try this month's Yoga pose

Feeling off Kilter? Try this Yoga pose

At this time of year, the body, mind, and soul can be in need of a little extra TLC and yoga could be the answer to helping get, and keep, you on track.

Yoga • 07 Jan 18

The LifeStyle Show: New Year, New You - Couch to 5K Yoga

So we've put the mince pies down, realised that the top button on our jeans no longer closes and we are soon to return to the rat race where deadlines, lists and general organising is certain to take over our day to day lives again. So what to do?

the lifestyle show • 09 Jan 18

More Yuletide Yoga from the Yoga Bear

Christmas comes but once a year and it's a time where we take some time to reconnect with those most important to us and celebrate the year that has passed.

Living • 24 Dec 17

Restorative Yoga: The Perfect Way to End 2017

Practicing restorative yoga provides a moment to step out of the 'doing', into the 'being' and slow everything right down.

Yoga • 17 Dec 17

Christmas Gifts for the Irish Yoga Lover

In case you haven't noticed, Christmas is fast approaching. Yes, yes, I know. It snuck up on me too! If you're shopping for a yogi, here are some top gifts.

Living • 11 Dec 17

How to do the Kumbhakasana yoga pose

Trying to listen to alignment cues in a yoga class and understanding the right positioning can be overwhelming. Here, the Yoga Bear brings up step by step through the Kumbhakasana pose.

Health • 26 Nov 17

How to bring yoga into your way of living

Continuing the journey through the depths of yogic philosophy and moving on from the first of Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga, the Yama's, The Yoga Bear now moves into the second of the Eight Limbs, the Niyamas.

Health • 05 Nov 17

Balance Your Heart Chakra with these Yoga Poses #MondayMotivation

When off-kilter, the heart chakra can create feelings of possessiveness and co-dependency or, quite the opposite, a dysfunctional heart chakra can cause a person to close off and isolate themselves as a shield from possible rejection.

Health • 31 Oct 17

Yoga for Your Mental Health

Mental Health Week 2017 takes place from 9th to 14th of October and the World Health Organisation's theme for World Mental Health Day on Tuesday, 10th October is Mental Health in the Workplace.

Mental Health • 10 Jan 18

Feeling Greedy? Practice Aparigraha and Learn to Let Go

Do you struggle to let go of 'life clutter'? Learn to Let Go

Claiming a little more responsibility in our purchases can help bring peace of mind and also save money! Yoga's Aparigraha is in the practice of letting go and holding on to only that which serves us in the present moment.

Yoga • 24 Sep 17

Winter is coming...7 Top Tips for Self Care

Self-care is vital within these months as we begin to wind down and wrap up what has been a busy year. If you are not strong, sane and healthy, how can you move through life happily and productively?

mental health • 11 Sep 17

How to balance your solar plexus chakra with yoga

When balanced, we feel strong, confident and centred. Off balance, we can experience psychological symptoms such as insomnia, low self-esteem, poor concentration and more.

Yoga • 03 Sep 17

Yoga Pose of the Month: Half Standing Forward Fold

Trying to listen to alignment cues in a yoga class and understanding the right positioning can be overwhelming, especially if you're a complete beginner and simply trying to just keep up!

Yoga • 20 Aug 17

Controversial Yoga? Brahmacharya

Literally translated, Brahmacharya means celibacy. Oh no she didn't! Yes...Yes, she did.

Living • 14 Aug 17

Barcelona Yoga Conference #BYC2017

Renowned teachers from around the globe arrive each year to host classes ranging from Jivamukti, Kundalini, Hatha, Vinyasa, Acro and much much more...

Living • 06 Aug 17

Balance Your Sacral Chakra with these Yoga Poses

A balanced sacral chakra will have you feeling full of energy, confident and inspired to enjoy each new experience life brings and here's how to do it.

Living • 30 Jul 17

Yoga Pose of the Month: Standing Forward Fold

Continuing our series of standing poses, let's take a look at Standing Forward Fold, also referred to as Uttanasana in Sanskrit.

Living • 09 Jul 17

With International Yoga Day almost upon us, this Wednesday, June 21st is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe in the water and see if yoga really is for you.

Happy International Yoga Day!

International Yoga Day Wednesday, June 21st is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe in the water and see if yoga really is for you.

Yoga • 21 Jun 17

10 Fun Yoga Facts ahead of International Yoga Day

Wednesday, 21st of June marks International Yoga Day. Here are ten fun facts about yoga and five places where you can celebrate in Ireland.

Living • 12 Jun 17

Take Yoga Off the Mat: Asteya-way from other people's things

This time our resident yoga bear is showing us how to achieve the creative ability to fulfil our own needs without having to steal from others. Learn how to practise asteya.

Living • 09 Jun 17