Emma Newlyn Yoga

Ardha = ‘Half’    Matsya = ‘Fish’    Eendra = ‘King’    Asana = ‘Posture’ or ‘Seat’ This asana is named after the great Yogi Matsyendranath Ardha Matsyendrasana is a pretty deep spinal twist in its full expression, but it’s how we approach and prepare for the posture that really makes the difference in how…

There’s something about chocolate…. In 2001, the USA totalled about $13.1 Billion in chocolate sales, while in 2011 the UK’s chocolate sales added up to £4 Billion. (Considering the US population is almost 319 million, and the UK’s is 64 million, we seem to like the stuff just as much….) Chocolate companies currently use 40%…

This asana is simultaneously an asymmetrical backbend and a balancing posture, which means that to practice it while maintaining space in the spine, safety in the knees, and stability in the standing leg is a big challenge… let alone while remembering to breathe at the same time! The name ‘chapasana’ refers to ‘sugarcane’ but a…

As warmer weather and longer days approach, the Spring equinox is just around the corner – and it’s time to break out of Winter hibernation and into a brand new season. Spring time offers more time outdoors in the fresh air and a sense of aliveness as new plants shoot up from the ground, but…

Although backbends may appear to be all about flexibility, they actually require a lot of strength in order to practice them in a way that is healthy and sustainable. The strength we need to cultivate before moving into backbends arises not only from the muscles of the back, but also a connection to the deep…

The way we feel can be a choice; choosing to see positivity instead of focussing on worries and concerns all the time is a continual practice, and we can enhance this practice by choosing the types of foods which naturally boost happiness levels. A handful of cashews contains the same ability to boost our mood…

The ‘core’ is somewhat of an obsession in Western culture at the moment; exercises created with the intention of getting a ‘flat belly fast’, ‘6 pack abs in 6 weeks’ and plenty of other 10 minute YouTube videos that promise instant happiness after 100 crunches a day. The fact is, many traditional ‘core’ exercises like…

There are certain moments throughout the week that really, really call for a brownie…. Full of rich, warm and fudgy flavours, these brownies are naturally sweet, nut-free and indulgent without being sickly or heavy. The texture is 100% exactly how a brownie should be: dense and moist, and the perfect balance between ‘cakey’ and ‘gooey’.…

Parivrtta = ‘Revolved’       Utkata = ‘Wild’, ‘Frightening’, ‘Intense’, ‘Furious’ Utkatasana is known by many other names, such as ‘fierce pose’, ‘fiery angle pose’, ‘powerful pose’, ‘lightening bolt pose’, ‘chair pose’, ‘hazardous pose’, ‘awkward pose’…. So you already know it’s not exactly a posture you’re going to fall asleep in…. While this posture is…

These two recipes contain similar ingredients but can each be used to create different, healthy breakfasts which will last you throughout the week. Home made granola and museli are brilliant alternatives to packaged cereals, white-bread toast, fried food or leftover pizza (although THIS pizza recipe is definitely worth saving for when you fancy leftovers for…