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It’s an iconic yoga posture, yet remaining stable in tree pose takes a bit of work. Find out how it’s done I love this time of year. Although winter is just around the corner, when the skies are clear, the air has a wonderful crispness about it. And as the sun pours down onto swathes of russet and golden leaves, they seem to emit their own special glow. Of course, it won’t be long before the trees are completely bare and, for the next few months, we’ll have a constant reminder of how they balance stability and expansiveness, a connection to earth and sky. If you’d like to feel more grounded and open, it’s time to nurture your inner tree. Here’s how: 1)  Stand with your feet together and take a few slow breaths to center yourself and quieten your mind. 2) When you are ready, take a deep breath in and, on an exhale, shift your weight so it’s centered over your left leg, knee, and hip stacked over the foot. Grasp your right ankle, placing the sole of your right foot as high as possible o...

Check out our easy peasy strategies for beating anxiety Get calm Make time to meditate, even if it’s just for 10 minutes a day. You don’t have to adhere to any strict rules to get the stress-relieving benefits of this mind game – just find a quiet space to sit and ‘be’ in the moment. Try to keep your thoughts from wandering and make an effort to acknowledge your surroundings. Go for a run The infamous runner’s high is a great way to relieve anxiety; the feel-good hormones pumping around your body will help to pick up your mood. Plus, you’ll feel energized by achieving small goals – even if it’s just racking up a 5K run. Take a chill pill Natural relaxants can be a great way to keep anxiety at bay. Try Vitrano, which contains Rhodiola Rosea root extract – it’s thought to relieve symptoms of stress including fatigue, exhaustion, and anxiety. Or, pop a Rescue Gummy Star. The chewy shapes are packed with soothing Rescue Remedy and a natural orange flavor – great when you’re on the...

Feeling stuck in your yoga practice? Find out how to take it deeper Oh dear… It’s five o’clock in the morning and I’m sitting at my kitchen table listening to the sound of the rain pattering down on the skylight above me. The fridge is humming away contentedly and a distant plane passes overhead. It all feels rather tranquil until the wind begins to howl and the rain starts pummelling down. It’s about this time I start to wish I was doing what most people were -  sleeping soundly while tucked up in bed. But with three lots of homework to complete before my  triyoga  teacher training weekend, I’ve decided to take a leaf out of  Michelle Obama ’s book, stop moaning, rise early and get the work done… One week later, back at my kitchen table (at a much more respectable 7 am), I’m happy to report that I handed everything in on time. It seems my hard work is paying off - I passed my first two asana assignments with flying colors (although I’ll have to take my ego out of the equation if I’m t...