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Choc Chia Bliss Balls

17/7/2014

These are a great post yoga workout treat - high in protein, fibre and good fats to really nourish your body. They're pretty rich so you only need one to feel really satisfied so perfect for when you feel like being just a little bit naughty and craving something chocolatey!

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What to Expect in Your Very First Yoga Class: The Ultimate Beginner’s Yoga Guide

13/7/2014

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You’re ready to take the plunge. You’ve seen pictures, you’ve had a friend or two talk about how great it is and you’ve found a studio nearby with a time that fits in with your schedule. Perhaps you don’t have a more experienced friend to go with, or perhaps you’re too embarrassed to ask, but you literally have no idea how all of this is going to work. It’s totally ok, we’ve all been there, and we’re going to take the mystery out of it, and ensure you don’t accidentally make any yoga faux pars!

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3 Good Reasons to Blow Off Yoga and Drink Wine Instead

10/7/2014

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I know just the title of this alone has probably made some yogis completely furious. Particularly those who believe that alcohol is not congruent with a path of seeking spiritual enlightenment. Thankfully, neither is judgement of others — and for some of us, that means that the occasional glass (or 7) of wine/beer/vodka etc. is just part-and-parcel of keeping us sane.

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How Do You Apply Ahimsa In Daily Life?

9/7/2014

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You may or may not have heard this term bandied around in the yoga community, but put quite simply, ahimsa (a-him-sa) means non-violence. Whilst we can pretty easily determine how to practice this in a literal way (don’t go around punching people no matter how much they annoy you!), it’s the deeper, more abstract practice of this concept that is really going to help you lead a more yogic and happier life.

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Stretch’s Top 10 Music Picks for Getting Your Yoga On

2/7/2014

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While some more traditional studios either prefer silence or kirtan, here at Stretch we think that good music just makes yoga that much better! If you love the music we play here in the studio and want to know how to find it for your home practice, here are our top 10 artists to add to your playlist:

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Choc Chia Bliss Balls

What to Expect in Your Very First Yoga Class: The Ultimate Beginner’s Yoga Guide

3 Good Reasons to Blow Off Yoga and Drink Wine Instead

How Do You Apply Ahimsa In Daily Life?

Stretch’s Top 10 Music Picks for Getting Your Yoga On

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