Yoga Connect

A huge shout out to !!! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to teach at this unbelievable festival! We absolutely LOVED every moment of it!

Thank you so much to our sponsors for kitting us out on stage - love your brands!!!!

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( Yoga Mats )

See you next year Splashy Fen, hope to see you all there!

How gorgeous are these Yoga Mats from !!!

We are going to be lucky enough to practice on them at Splashy Fen this year!

Billy the bee is your one stop yoga shop! They have a huge range of products, you can get yoga mats, props, clothing and accessories from their store.

Head on over to www.billythebee.com to browse their amazing offering.

We are SO excited to be wearing these incredible leggings from .za on stage for our yoga classes this year! ☘️🌸

Colourful Living is a Proudly South African women’s active and leisurewear brand. Their functional easy-to-wear, unique designs are inspired by acrylic pouring artwork created by their founder, Leigh. Her belief in colour as being ‘ a source of healing, light and love that can change the world,’ prompted her to fashion these vibrant gorgeous range of gym leggings.

“ Let every color bring enthusiasm, energy and positive outcomes”

- Rathar Bijalwan

Ross Cairns

Looking for some strong HIIT or Hatha classes? Sign up today and get your first 2 weeks FREE!

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Mindful Movement

Join on the matt. Let Dave guide you through some beautiful mindful movement sequences. Incorporating movement in to your daily routine will be one of the best gifts you could ever offer yourself.

Head on over to www.yogaconnect.co.za, for only R150 per month you gain access to over 100 classes which are available to you 24hrs a day.

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For all those moms out there that simply do not have time to get to a yoga studio - we've got you covered.

We have over 100 classes to choose from every day, you get to choose whatever length of class you have time for as well as what type of class you are In the mood for. You might just need some breath work or possibly a 20 minute vinyasa to get the body moving again. You get all of this for ONLY R150 per month.

Simply head on over to www.yogaconnect.co.za and start your 2 week FREE TRIAL today. You won't regret it.

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Parsva Bhuja Dandasana - Grasshopper Pose 🌿

This super dynamic pose is a twist, a hip opener and an arm balance all in one! It stretches your hips and wrists, improves range of motion and mobility in your spine and builds strength in your arms and upper body. It is a playful pose that builds balance, focus and confidence.

For those of you that are up for the challenge and are ready for these more advanced poses head on over to Naomi's classes on Yoga Connect.

Sign up for our 2 week Free Trial period - www.yogaconnect.co.za

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Looking for some intermediate to advanced Yoga Classes?

We have some brilliant instructors that will guide you through some challenging yet very rewarding practices.

Start by signing up to our 2 week free trial, if you decided the platform isn’t for you then simply cancel before your first debit. There are no strings attached. You are able to cancel anytime.

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Yoga is a great practice for both the body and the mind, it offers peace and mindfulness to its lovers and helps them get through daily stress.

It can definitely be a little daunting to people that have never done it but it definitely doesn’t need to be.

Yoga does not discriminate, it doesn’t care if you can’t touch your toes, it doesn’t care if you are carrying extra pounds, it doesn’t care about your race or gender…. It is beneficial to EVERYONE.

We have classes to suit anyone and everyone on Yoga Connect.

The instructor featured in this post, the lovely - teaches a range of classes suitable to all levels of experience. Anesu will guide you through some beautiful vinyasa’s or if you prefer a meditation class. If you are interested in giving her classes a go then sign up for our free trial and start practicing with her today.

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Meet Banesa ….🌸

Banesa teaches our kids yoga classes on Yoga Connect.

Banesa has outreach programs which include regularly teaching Children’s Yoga in Hilbrow.

In African Culture a child is said to inherit the characteristics of her name, Banesa in Sesotho means “Turn on the Light” , a divine purpose that guides her spiritual journey today.

Thank you .creative for sharing your beautiful teachings!

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5 interesting yoga facts & stats you likely didn’t know.

- Ancient yogis believe our breathing rate determines our lifespan

- The worlds largest yoga lesson had 100984 attendees

- The world’s oldest yoga teacher taught yoga until she was 101

- Savasana is one of the most difficult yoga poses to master

- Yoga is over 5000 years old

Our founder enjoying a moment with her daughter.

Kids are never to young to start yoga. We have a wonderful kids yoga series taught by the lovely .creative on Yoga Connect.

To start your 2 week free trial go to www.yogaconnect.co.za

Runners of all levels can benefit from adding yoga to their regular cross-training routines. The physical and mental components of yoga can help you build muscle, prevent injuries and other health complications, and boost your focus—to name a few.

Running impacts your joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons in a big way. If you only choose to run for exercise, it can lead to injury and imbalance.

Yoga, on the other hand, increases your range of motion and helps you build mental focus, endurance, and mobility.

We have great " yoga for runners " series on yoga connect. You can sign up for our 2 week free trial to gain access today.

START YOUR HOME PRACTICE TODAY ✨
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“Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together.”
- B.K.S. Iyengar

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“To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched ‒ along with body ‒ making pregnancy a time of transition, growth, and profound beginnings.”
‒ Anne Christian Buchanan

We have a beautiful prenatal series for all those pregnant mama's out there that want to keep the movement going.

Get access to this for only R150 per month, cancel anytime & get your first month free.

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Practice with us every day for only R150 per month! Get your first 2 weeks free! Cancel anytime!
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What do we offer on Yoga Connect?

We are an online yoga and meditation platform, the first of its kind to launch in South Africa.

We have a large pre-recorded library of high quality videos instructed by highly qualified Yoga specialists.
Our classes range from 15 minutes to 75 minutes allowing you the freedom to choose the amount of time you want to be on your mat for. We also have a variety of class styles to choose from ( breath work, meditation, vinyasa, Hatha, yin, Yoga HII, mindful movement, pre-natal, kids yoga and yoga for runners ) and then of course we have a variety of levels to choose from ( beginner, intermediate, advanced ). We cater to anyone and everyone.

We have a monthly and annual subscription fee. Our monthly fee is R150 per month ( the average price for a single in studio yoga class ) and our annual fee is R1440 per year.

We offer a 2 week free trial for you to test things out before paying anything. You are also able to cancel at anytime, there are no binding contracts.

To have a look at our website go to www.yogaconnect.co.za

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"If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath."
-Amit Ray

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What is Yin Yoga and what are it's main benefits?

Yin yoga is a style of yoga that includes specific passive poses (called yin poses) that are held for an extended time, usually 3 to 10 minutes.

Yin yoga works deeply into our body with passive, longer-held poses.

Yin yoga targets your deep connective tissues, like your fascia, ligaments, and joints. It’s slower and more meditative, giving you space to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body.

By stretching and deepening into poses, we’re opening up any blockages and releasing that energy to flow freely.

Yin yoga also requires conscious and controlled breathing, often emphasized by relaxed belly breathing. This intimate practice encourages yogis to connect with their physical self, emotions, and sensations.

We have some wonderful Yin classes on Yoga Connect. To have a browse of what we have to offer, go to www.yogaconnect.co.za and sign up for our 2 week FREE TRIAL.

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Achieving Inner Peace .... Is it even possible in our modern day society?

Inner peace is possible, and you don’t need to meditate on a mountaintop or break the bank for a wellness retreat in order to find it.

Your breath is always with you, and both yoga and meditation practices harness the power of breath control to help shift your state of mind.

There are several ways of enhancing one’s inner peace and happiness. Below, we list three simple ways to help achieve inner peace and happiness goals.

1. NATURE
Spend time in nature absorbing all it has to offer.

2. MEDITATE
Find time to meditate

3. GRATEFUL
Be grateful for all you have in life

“The pursuit of inner peace is more important than the search for happiness or success.”
-Chris Shea

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The goal of meditation isn’t to clear your thoughts, but instead to learn how to observe your wandering thoughts as they pass, without any judgement.

In a guided meditation, an experienced teacher leads you through the meditation practice step by step, usually focusing on a particular technique (perhaps breathing exercises, visualisation, a body scan or a repeated mantra). While there’s no specific way to ‘meditate properly’, newcomers will find guided meditation especially rewarding.

We have a variety of meditation classes instructed by . To start your 2 week free trial head on over to www.yogaconnect.co.za.

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Pranayama, or breath control, is a main component of yoga. It's frequently practiced with yoga postures and meditation. The goal of pranayama is to strengthen the connection between your body and mind.

Thousands of years ago, medical practitioners from the East made a remarkable discovery. They noticed that consciously manipulating the breath could have profound effects on their physical, mental, and spiritual states. This led to the creation of pranayama: ancient yogic breathing techniques that promoted the flow of life force energy, known as prana, in the body.

How Does Pranayama Breathing Affect the Body?
The body needs oxygen-rich blood to function and create energy. Oxygen is carried through the blood in two ways:
1: Oxygen attaching to haemoglobin (protein inside red blood cells)
2: Oxygen dissolving in the body’s plasma (liquid portion of blood)
Research shows that pranayama deep breathing exercises that focus on the lower part of the lungs maximize the absorption of oxygen. When we practice a breathwork technique that slows down our breathing, we take longer and fewer inhalations. This helps us get more oxygen into our bodies.

Start practicing your pranayama today - www.yogaconnect.co.za

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Some days we wake up and just getting out of bed seems like a task. These are the days when we need Yoga the most.

Our bodies desire movement and the more we move the more we desire it. Finding time for that movement in our ever busy schedules is not always easy but it definitely needs to be a priority.

Vinyasa yoga is powerful form of yoga that has a positive effect on all three faculty – body, mind, and soul and is perfect for your every day practice.

We have a wide variety of Vinyasa classes to choose from.

Start your 2 week free trial with us today - www.yogaconnect.co.za

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If you seek peace, be still. If you seek wisdom, be silent. If you seek love, be yourself."
- Becca Lee

Yoga HIIT

Yoga HIIT Is the Ultimate for Stretching, Strength, and Cardio. High-intensity interval training is a wonderful workout to get your heart rate up, while the yoga portion of the workout will assist your heart rate as it slows down. Practicing yoga HIIT daily is a great way to give your heart exactly what it needs to maintain strong, optimal health.

As any trainer will tell you that a good fitness routine includes elements of cardio, strength training, and stretching.

HIIT yoga is exactly what it sounds like: A yoga session and a HIIT class rolled into one. The classes are structured with a combination of high-intensity, cardio-based flows that will get your heart pumping and your muscles working, and slow-flow stretches to relieve any tension.

Want to give it a try? We have some really great videos on the website instructed by .cairns

Head on over to www.yogaconnect.co.za and use the code HALFPRICE to get 50%OFF. Offer ends tomorrow.


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A few of the benefits of Online Yoga.....

1. Practice in your own time
2. Choose what class you want to do
3. Choose how long you want to practice for
4. Save on travel costs
5. Spend less a month and practice more
6. Practice from the comfort of your own home
7. Save time by not travelling anywhere to attend a class
8. No judgement from others
9. Practice in your pyjamas
10. Go at your own pace

Use the code HALFPRICE and get 50% OFF. Valid until the 19th of July only!
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Yoga is a very healthy practice that has brought unbelievable results in the lives of people who have inculcated this in their daily routine.

We currently have over 100 high quality pre-recorded videos to choose from on our website. These range from 15 minutes to 70 minutes. There are classes suitable to all levels of experience.

Sign up this week and get 50% OFF our subscription fee, that means you will only pay R75 per month ( less than 2 cups of coffee ). Sign up using the code HALFPRICE to activate the discount.

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Yoga Connect is an online Yoga and Meditation platform available WORLDWIDE.

For only R150 per month you get access to a variety of classes from 9 highly experienced yoga Instructors.

Choose you class style, duration and experience level.

Get your first 2 weeks completely free when you sign up.

Start your home practice today!

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Check out this really awesome upcoming retreat hosted by

A week long retreat in Rocklands filled with yoga and climbing. ☘

The ONLY THING you need to do is ARRIVE. Breathein Experiences will handle all the logistics and planning. Enabling you to replenish your soul with yoga and climbing without having to organise it.

Have a look at their website .....

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How to choose the right Yoga Mat?

A years ago, there was only one basic type of yoga mat — made of PVC and noted for its stickiness — and your only choice was whether to buy purple or blue. Now, there’s a yoga mat to suit every priority and preference.

Beyond a color and pattern that suits your style, your yoga mat needs to keep you stable in your poses; it needs to be storable and portable, yet comfy and cushy. You may also want your mat to be environmentally friendly. These aspects of your mat's personality are all affected by how the mat is made: how thick it is, what it's made of, and its surface texture.

A few pointers we like to look for in a new Mat.

1. THICKNESS
Why it’s important: The thickness of your yoga mat has a lot to do with how comfortable it is — too thin, and your knee may get banged up during crescent lunge.

2. MATERIAL
Why it’s important: The material your yoga mat is made of dictates its texture, stickiness, eco-friendliness, and sponginess (how much it yields to pressure), and how it wears over time.

3. TEXTURE
Why it’s important: The texture of your yoga mat dictates how much traction it provides. Like stickiness, texture affects how much slipping and sliding you do. It provides physical barriers to sliding (whereas stickiness relies on suction). And because texture affects the way a yoga mat feels, it’s also a component of overall comfort.

4. STICKINESS
Why it’s important: A sticky yoga mat keeps you from sliding all over the place and helps you maintain your alignment as you move from one pose to another, as well as when you hold poses for several seconds.

5. ECO-FRIENDLINESS
Why it’s important: As yogis, we hold dear the tenet of ahimsa, or non-violence. That makes practicing on a yoga mat that will ultimately end up clogging a landfill for decades to come troublesome.

Our recommendation of a great Yoga Mat Brand in SA that we feel ticks all the boxes - (www.novawoolf.com)