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It’s fair to say, 2020 has been a challenging year for us all. But with the heightened worry and uncertainty caused by the pandemic, taking the time to roll out our mats, disconnect from the outside world and focus on the present, has proved more important than ever.Yet if you…

Good alignment is key for practicing yoga safely and effectively. It enables you to receive the maximum benefit from each pose, whilst minimising the risk of injury. But in modern yoga the importance of alignment is often overlooked and without intervention, it can cause serious long-term impacts. Even experienced yogis…

Taking place in a heated room, hot yoga will certainly get you working up a sweat. And in recent years the number of people practicing hot yoga and Bikram has sky-rocketed. So why is hot yoga so popular, and what can it do for your physical and mental health?Before we…

Whether you're an advanced yogi or a complete newbie, practicing yoga at home is a great way to look after your physical and mental well-being. By slowing down the mind and becoming present in the moment, yoga is often an effective remedy for stress, anxiety and even depression. Benefits of…

Rolling out your yoga mat for the first time can be daunting and a little intimidating. But regardless of your age, weight, religion, or fitness level, yoga is for everyone. To help you get started, we’ve created the ultimate beginner’s guide to yoga, explaining the key principles of yoga and…

Do I need a yoga mat?  Despite yogis relying heavily on their trusty yoga mats, the question that has been floating around since yoga came to the west is… do we even need a mat!?The history of the yoga mat is a very important one. Ancient yoga, despite common belief,…

Cleaning your yoga mat is easy when it's self-cleaning! How do you clean a CorkYogis cork yoga mat? We get asked this question so often and the first answer is no need to clean. Cork by its own nature is self-cleaning. Cork is naturally antimicrobial — it contains compounds called Phenolics…

Practice makes the master. 80% of success is showing up and consistency compounds. If yoga is your main practise then these are certainly principles to keep in mind as you walk into your next yoga class.We are blessed to have yoga teachers up and down the country that love the…

Self care guide to surviving IVF. We are excited to be a featured product with IVF babble this month and our very own Clare Melford, Owner of CorkYogis shares some experiential wisdom:IVF is one of the hardest things I have ever voluntarily put myself through.It is hard physically, psychologically,  and…

With the festival season upon us, we can ignore the disappointing English weather and jump straight into summer. With different themes, music and locations all over the country, there’s a festival to choose for everyone. From the relaxed atmosphere at Latitude to the wild nature at Wilderness, and fancy dress…