CITY YOGA

WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START PRACTICING YOGA? I first attended Rob's classes - my first venture into yoga - around 4/5 years ago as part of an overall effort t...

WILL JOHNSON Here I share some of the words that have enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of Yoga practice and myself. This extract is from the book, B...

I found exactly what I was looking for in the Dynamic Balance class with Rob at City Yoga.

I came to yoga, as many people do to reap the tremendous physical benefits that the practice can bring. I have attended workshops by some great teachers. But...

THE 6-WEEK CHALLENGE “Practice isn’t the thing you do once you’re good. It’s the thing you do that makes you good.” Malcolm Gladwell When I first decided to ...

Anatomy A basic understanding of the processes that occur during our Yoga practice can help with progressing deeper into postures. THE MUSCLE SPINDLE STRETCH...

This year's Wimbledon winner on how changing his lifestyle helped him change his game.

"Complete your practice one breath at a time!" David Swenson

Sanskrit: समाधि "The highest state of meditation is Samadhi, where there is no ego anymore, no doubts, no me, no you, no notion of time, no eating, no talkin...

Definition - What does Dhyana mean? Dhyana is a Sanskrit word meaning "meditation." It is derived from the root words, dhi, meaning “receptacle” or “the mind...

I first started doing yoga as part of my rehabilitation following a knee operation, in an attempt to ensure I regained full range of motion.

Enso (formally spelled ensō) is a sacred symbol in Zen Buddhism meaning circle, or sometimes, circle of togetherness. It is traditionally drawn using only on...

“Pratyahara…the movement of the mind toward silence rather than toward things” Donna Farhi Pratyahara leads our mind inwards, preparing it for meditation. In...

“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as...

The third ‘limb’ of the 8 limbed path is Asana and is the one which is the most familiar to us. Yoga is the study of balance, and balance is the aim of all l
Stimulates the liver and kidney. 
Stretches the hamstrings and calves. 
Strengthens the thighs. 
Improves digestion. 
Helps relieve headache and insomnia TWISTS: Massages abdominal organs, including the liver and kidneys. 
Stretches the shoulders. 
Stimulates the brain
. Relieves mild backache and hip pain
. Strengthens

I'm a passionate climber so improvement in flexibility and strength (mainly core strength) comes in very useful.

Yoga has helped me make better decisions in and out of the class environment.

Robs Dynamic Flow sessions have massively benefited my running. I feel more physically resilient and recover from long runs really well.

PERSONAL TRAINER & FITNESS INSTRUCTOR WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START PRACTICING YOGA? I started Yoga just over a year ago, I was recommended Rob by another PT co...

The second stage is NIYAMAS.The 5 Yamas create the foundation for the 5 Niyamas. They are constructive tools for cultivating happiness and self-confidence; t...