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Notes from Kin.
Short reads on yoga, breath and making a little space in everyday life.
Yoga & Everyday Life
You Don't Need an Hour to Practise Yoga
We often think of yoga as something that needs a proper chunk of time. An hour on the mat. A quiet room. The right clothes. A free evening.
Beginners
New to Yoga? Start Here
If you've never done yoga before, joining your first class can feel slightly intimidating. What if everyone else is incredibly flexible?
Yoga
What Is Hatha Yoga?
If you've been looking at different types of yoga and wondering what Hatha actually means, you're not alone. Yoga classes can come with quite a few different names, and it isn't always obvious what you're signing up for.
Everyday Yoga
A 30-Minute Reset for a Busy Day
Some days seem to disappear before you've even had a moment to yourself. Emails. Meetings. School runs. Deadlines. Messages.
Work & Wellbeing
Yoga When You Sit at a Desk All Day
There is something slightly strange about spending most of the day sitting down and then wondering why your body feels stiff.
Evening Practice
Evening Yoga: A Better Way to End the Day
There's a particular kind of tiredness that comes at the end of a busy day. Your body is tired, but your mind is still going.
Beginners
Yoga for People Who Think They're “Not Flexible”
“I can't do yoga. I'm not flexible.” It's probably one of the most common things yoga teachers hear. And it makes sense. Yoga is often photographed as incredibly flexible people folding themselves into shapes that seem completely impossible.
Breath & Meditation
What Is Breathwork and Why Do We Practise It?
Breathing is something we do all day without thinking about it. But in yoga, we sometimes make the simple act of breathing part of the practice itself.
Kin Philosophy
Why We Keep Coming Back to the Mat
You don't need to feel motivated every day. That's something we sometimes forget. We imagine that people who have a regular yoga practice wake up every morning feeling inspired to roll out their mat.
Everyday Life
Yoga Doesn't Have to Be Another Thing on Your To-Do List
There are already enough things competing for your attention. Drink more water. Exercise more. Sleep better. Eat well. Answer your emails.