Have you ever heard your yoga teacher say “Savasana is the most important pose of the practice” but never quite understood why? If you struggle with creating this time at the end of your practice to surrender and let go, then keep on reading! One of our yoga instructors, Camille, shines some light on the many benefits of this yoga pose.
Read MoreAccording to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Autumn is a season to start to slow things down and to embrace change before we transition into Winter. From that perspective, our Yin yoga teacher Camille shares her favourite rituals to calm the mind while preparing for things to slow down as winter approaches.
Read MoreFor many generations, there was a lot of hesitancy over exercising during pregnancy. Historically women were told to rest or ’take things easy’ as there was fear exercising would increase the risk of harm to the mother or baby. However, research into this area is rapidly growing and challenging this outdated view. Keep on reading to discover how to best exercise on your journey to birth.
Read MoreWould you define yourself as someone who’s got tight hips? You are not alone! Most people's lifestyles nowadays involve prolonged sitting or standing, leading to tightness and discomfort in the hip area. Luckily, a regular yoga practice can be a great way to regain mobility in the hips!
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you feel so calm after a yoga class? This is because yoga helps us tap into our nervous system. Yoga therapy takes the yoga practice one step further by combining aspects of counseling and physiotherapy. Keep reading to discover more about the benefits of this practice
Read MoreEvery pregnancy is different, whether you are on baby number 1 or baby number 5. Yet, there are common body changes that can be expected as the baby grows, and these will impact the way you move. Shanice Gabriel, Senior Women’s Health Physiotherapist at Movement 101 shares with us her insights on the topic.
Read MoreWith the festive season fast approaching, a moment when we tend to put others first under the pressure of many social events, we can easily forget ourselves. One of our Scout yoga instructors, Camille, is sharing her thoughts on the power of gratitude and how it can be efficient on a daily basis or whenever things start to get a little overwhelming, as well as her favourite easy-to-implement gratitude practices.
Read MoreIf you’re fairly new to yoga and have never heard of the term “Yin yoga” before or if you’ve attended a yin yoga class before and felt anxious about the idea of doing “nothing” don’t worry, you’re not alone! Yin Yoga is a very different practice from the regular Yoga Vinyasa classes, but just as beneficial!
Read MoreStress can manifest in our body in many forms such as chronic fatigue, migraines, shoulder and neck tensions, mood swings, sleep issues, and more… The beauty of yoga is that mindful movement and breathwork considerably help us calm our racing minds and thus reduce anxiety. Here are 4 simple yoga poses you can do to reduce stress and release tension.
Read MoreToday, on Winter solstice, we celebrate International Yoga Day. It is a great time of the year to reflect on how much yoga can transform the way we live our lives beyond the physical aspect of the practice.
Read MoreScout started as a Pilates studio with a side offering of yoga classes to complement the Pilates focus. As Scout has grown the demand for a full yoga offering has increased which has led us to build out a full yoga offering!
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