Mindfullness

So, you have a meditation cushion gathering dust in the corner, and it provokes a slight feeling of guilt each time you glance at it. What about the new years resolution to commit to sit, daily? Sigh. Life gets in the way. Oftentimes, what we need to make habits stick are a regular routine, and

This can relate to your astrological sign, but also the developmental stages within chakra psychology (you can read about this in more depth in the amazing ‘Eastern Body, Western Mind by Judith Anodea).  In chakra psychology, it’s believed that we each have a dominant element – based on the element we come into this world

Dearest ones, It seems that the darkest clouds are now behind us. We might still feel the aftermath in our bodies and minds, not having the usual energy levels that we would naturally have in this time any other year. It’s vital that we are able to organise our time, resources and activities accordingly to

Spinal Mobility for Back Pain is the new five-part course taught by Sarah Drai. In this course, Sarah will get you to focus on building more strength and mobility for the spine to tackle the most common upper, lower back, and neck conditions. Strengthening the muscles affected by our sedentary lifestyle, you’ll learn how to

Our state of mind and our emotions determine the quality of our lives. In this brand new series on Wanderlust TV from Anne Marie Kramer, you’ll learn the tools to access different energy. We will use breathwork, yoga, meditation and visualization to guide you into peak states of being. [embedded content] Primal State: This class

Sections of this article appear in The Yoga Almanac: 52 Practices and Rituals to Stay Grounded Through the Astrological Seasons, March 2020, New Harbinger Publications. Reprinted with permission: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. © 2020 Lisette Cheresson & Andrea Rice. After a global pandemic and a tumultuous political winter, the nascent blossoms, longer days, and warmer

This journal article features an extract from the book “A Balanced Life” by Kimberly Parsons published on April 15th, 2021. You can purchase a copy here. The Sanskrit word chakra translates literally to ‘sacred wheel’ or ‘disk’. The life-force energy (also known as chi or prana) that moves inside you is constantly spinning and rotating.

Are you planning on attending a Wanderlust 108 in London this year? For early bird ticket pre-registration, click here. The first 108 Event of 2019 has come and gone, commencing a year of mindful triathlons scattered all over the world. With spring well underway in the northern hemisphere, San Diego, California was, without a doubt,

Annie Parr is the founder of MDRN YGA, a dance-inspired vinyasa movement class she offers on Wanderlust TV. Check out her brand new course, Elemental Explorations, which breaks down the fundamentals of her signature MDRN YGA practice into three foundational elements. Can you point to a moment where your passion for dance and your love

“Our children see the impact of all our broken systems,” says Crystal McCreary. “When these challenging realities go unacknowledged, anxiety is the underlying emotional reaction in our kids.” When these anxieties are compounded by commonplace anxieties of being liked or succeeding at school (not to mention the not-very-commonplace anxieties of managing through a global pandemic),

Sections of this article appear in The Yoga Almanac: 52 Practices and Rituals to Stay Grounded Through the Astrological Seasons, March 2020, New Harbinger Publications. Reprinted with permission: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. © 2020 Lisette Cheresson & Andrea Rice. After a global pandemic and a tumultuous political winter, the nascent blossoms, longer days, and warmer

It’s that time—the new moon is on the horizon! This point of the lunar cycle is all about new beginnings. It’s prime time for planting seeds, setting intentions, and sprinkling the kindling for the ideas you plan to ignite. New moon circles have surged in popularity, but oftentimes they come with a price tag. If

In the blink of an eye, we can go straight to joy. And whilst this doesn’t always seem feasible, the possibility is there, no matter our circumstance of the day. Because joy is a momentary feeling. Understanding that on some intrinsic level we choose joy, can be challenging to the psyche. It is our natural

One thing we can be certain of, whether in the midst of a global pandemic or not, is that everything will change. With change as a given, our best coping strategy is mental flexibility. A recent UK study found that those who exhibited psychological flexibility during the pandemic had higher levels of wellbeing, lower anxiety,

As flowers bloom and we flirt with opening the windows for fresh spring breezes, there’s an undeniable awakening of hope. We want to build on that by providing practices that deepn your connection to happiness, and your birth right of joy on Wanderlust TV this month. Here are  some of the greatest hits for happiness

This piece is from our partners at Sonima. Find more like it here.  Never before in history have so many believed that they ‘should’ be happy. Our Western, post-Enlightenment era sees happiness as a matter of individual choice and effort. If you are not happy, then you simply need to work harder to amass more—more wealth, more

“The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments.” – Thich Nhat Hanh We tend to think that there will be a point on the horizon that once we reach, we will have finally “arrived.” But there is no such point out there on the horizon.

It’s driving you crazy. The loop, that is. Maybe it’s that steady, addictive rumination about food. Maybe it happens most noticeably after eating dessert or carbs. (The guilt can either be subtle or foreboding.) Perhaps it happens when you know you’re stress eating, but don’t know how to stop. The loop: I just ate x. Should I

Natasha Wood is a London-based trainer teaching yoga, barre and pilates classes that aim to correct poor alignment, build core strength after giving birth or injury and feel calm while lowering stress and anxiety for good. Explore Natasha’s offerings on Wanderlust TV: Power Barre 30 and her new course, Pregnancy Fit.  What practices does your new

Explore Orlee’s offerings on Wanderlust TV: Yin, Breathe, Chillax and her new course, Deep Rest for Stress. March is National Sleep Awareness month, which is why we’re delighted to be releasing your course on Wanderlust TV, Deep Rest for Stress. What compelled you toward the Yoga Nidra world as you were training to become a

Mara Branscombe is taking over Wanderlust Instagram on Saturday March 20 to share how she engages ritual as part of the Spring Equinox. Catch her on Wanderlust TV this spring as she hosts a special live class each full moon: her debut will be March 28 for the full moon in Libra.  Align with the

Tom Middleton is a pioneering electronic musician, DJ-producer, sleep coach and creator of science-backed music for health, wellness, motivation, focus, relaxation and sleep. He’s a Functional Music creator for Calm and Breathonics, a Sleep Science Coach, and certified in Mental Health First Aid. Watch his Wanderlust TV debut with Richie Bostock celebrates World Sleep Day

Unfurl and Release is the new six-part course taught by Zarouhi Grumbar. The course is developed to get comfortable in easing into backbends, working on physical and mental strength to open the heart and create greater flexibility with tutorials, asana drills and final, concluding flow. Check out the course now on Wanderlust TV. Based in

Householder’s Prayer The altar is in my heart. The sun and the moon are my gurus. I trust the earth to support me. Each time I close my eyes, I enter the void. My heart is the portal to my sacred cave. I whisper the names of the Divine as I prepare my meals. I

As the days get longer and the deep freeze thaws, we are tuning our attention to the power of awakening on Wanderlust TV this month. We’re curating special live classes and highlighting on Wanderlust TV to turn this seasonal re-emergence into a conscious journey. EXPLORE THESE PATHS TO AWAKENING LIVE MARCH CLASSES FOR AWAKENING

As we look forward to emerging from lockdown and connecting to our lives, there is excitement in the air as we can finally get back to normal but for many, it can bring about a lot of anxiety. After prolonged separation from our friends, family and from the things that make us who we are;

Being yogis with experience, we know first-hand that keeping up with an online class can sometimes come with challenges, whether it’s a missed cue from a teacher you’re keen to replay, an unlucky laptop placement on your floor, or wifi that is playing games. This is why we wanted to bring a bit more ease

In the Vedic Scriptures the energy of Surya – Sun is regarded as the benevolence of divinity bestowing strength, abundance, intelligence and self-realisation. The traditional ritual of Surya Namaskar has become widely known to the everyday world of Yoga practise, usually commencing with a modern variation of a Sun salutation. The Rigveda reveals the disk