Lifestyle

Despite only signing up for the course one week before the start, Natalie Smith thrived on our teacher training programme. "On our last day we all reminisced about that first morning and couldn’t believe how far we had come."

We caught up with PYC teacher Marta Decarli. Like many teachers, she came to her first yoga class somewhat reluctantly, yet only a few years later she was sharing her passion with others. Find out how she helps her students embrace their strengths alongside their vulnerabilities.

The Power Yoga Company has always been more than just a place to do yoga. PYC is at the heart of a beautiful, welcoming community of yogis for whom the studio is a sanctuary.

Yogic transformation is about allowing a full expression of your true nature. It is not about transforming into someone better, or in other words, someone different. It is about accessing your innate, best self.

Have you ever wondered what a sound bath is, or how sound can heal? Monica Ruiz, yoga teacher, sound therapist and energy healer introduces us to the amazing power of sound.

Essential oils have long been renowned for their ability to improve emotional and mental well-being. Used properly, they can be a beautiful compliment to a yoga practice and a powerful part of your yoga classes.

My wish is to reignite the hearts of those who come to my classes. That they may find inspiration within the potential of their own bodies, as well as the inner courage and strength to walk in the direction of dreams.

We caught up with PYC Pregnancy Yoga teacher Lulu Winfield. She has been working in pregnancy for 20 years and her training is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. We wanted to get a clear picture of what mothers-to-be can expect from Pregnancy Yoga classes.

PYC regular Stephanie Achar shares her top 5 tips on how to eat mindfully so you can enjoy food, have plenty of it and live in peace with yourself. Be kind to yourself, accept the way you are, (even if you find it frustrating) to create peace within yourself and the way you eat.

London-based fitness blogger Holly Lois tried our 25-day introductory offer. "I think yoga is a tool which, amongst so many other things, helps us to naturally reprogram our subconscious wires and see that letting go is far more effective and powerful though it takes a lot of practice."