Happy International Yoga Day!
Yoga is one of our favourite forms of wellness. Due to its origins as both a spiritual and physical practice which make it perfect for mental health, relaxation and getting a little sweat on! The word ‘yoga’ reflects this, derived from the Sankrit word ‘Yuj’ meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’. It is a practice that unites mind and body, man and nature.
While it has beginnings in ancient India, yoga is now a worldwide phenomenon. Here in South Africa, there are loads of fantastic studios and private teachers you can get your fix from. But there are also plenty online tools that support the local yoga industry.
Here are some of our favourite local yogis who have great yoga videos on YouTube. That means you can follow right from the comfort of your home!
Colour Yoga with Kyle
Kyle Koumbatis creates yoga series that each focus on teaching and learning a certain side of the practice. And with each new series comes a new wall colour making it super easy to choose your next video based on the series you want to stick with! His first series, the five-day Saffron Series, is a wonderful beginners guide to yoga. And what better day to start practicing yoga than International Yoga Day! If you are starting your practice or want to reconnect with it, this is the place to go!
Desha Home Studio
Naomi Marshak takes on yoga in a playful manner with gentle guidance. She has a combination of videos suited for both those who are at the start of their yoga journey and the more advanced. There are shorter videos aimed at teaching you how to nail specific poses and long Vinyasa flows for those looking to dive deeply into their practice. We love this video which gets you a little more comfortable with attempting any headstand-based practice!
The Yoga Studio Ballito
Over the lockdown period The Yoga Studio in Ballito began a YouTube channel to keep its community going. Now it is a treasure trove of shorter videos that target certain poses, longer flows, meditations and a variety of teachers! The mix is great for finding what you like and discovering all sorts of practices. There’s even yoga for kids!
Yoga Works SA
Steven Heyman has been posting yoga on YouTube for many years now, focused on making yoga accessible to anyone and leaving you feeling good. His sessions are designed to leave you more relaxed, balanced, focused and in control with an emphasis on going at your own pace to ensure you’re having fun in each challenge you find. We love the practical approach, especially with his shorter videos like above that ease pain and tension wherever you are.
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