If you’re a regular student at one of our SA studios, chances are you will know this friendly face! Her name is Luciana and she has been a part of the PPHY family for some time now. Her beloved classes and teaching style are popular amongst our students and she always brings happy vibes and …
Eating the right foods is essential when hot yoga is a part of your fitness and health regime. Yoga helps to strengthen, lengthen and open — but it will all be fruitless if you don’t have the right ‘building blocks’ for your body (aka: healthy foods!). We’ve decided to do a ‘Yoga Food Focus’ segment …
Have you been keeping up with the 2016 Rio Olympics? We love tuning in and checking out all the amazing athletes doing their thing in their chosen sport. Did you know that yoga is under consideration for becoming an Olympic sport? There has even been talk of the practice having its very own ‘yoga Olympics,’ …
If you thought wide-legged forward fold felt amazing, wait until you experience THIS amazing pose. It has all the benefits of a forward fold, but with the added delight of a spine twist — and we all know how nice they always feel! In our Hot26 classes, we encourage our students to go for a …
Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular for those who wish to care for themselves though holistic methods. There are so many different types of oils out there, and remedies for just about anything. They can be used in cleaning, in recipes (always check the label first! Some essential oils cannot be ingested), in skin care …
Mirror, mirror, on the wall… have you ever wondered why we use mirrors in our studios? There are lot’s of reasons why we made this decision, and while everyone has their own preferences on the topic, it is important to know how to use the studio mirrors in the right way. One of the …
Much like life itself, when it comes to making a good salad, you really only get out what you put in! In other words, making a salad taste good takes some effort, but it doesn’t have to be hard work and you don’t need to spend money on expensive dressings. There are so many …
Wide Legged Forward fold is often a favourite amongst our students, because it has so many benefits but also because progress is usually quite noticeable in this pose. While we say that it is an aim to get the top of the head to the ground, it is important to focus on the progress …
Here at PPHY, we encourage a welcoming, fun environment for yogis of all ages, genders, sizes and fitness levels. We know that yoga studios often have an intimidating feel about them, especially if you are new to yoga. As much as we take our yoga very seriously, we like to encourage a relaxed, less serious …
This pose is loved by some… and avoided by many. When you first start out, it can be a little bit difficult while you build up your flexibility, but once you start getting the hang of it, you will find that it is a pose to look forward to! Hot yoga is known …