I spent 60 years sneering at yoga. It turns out I love it – and it does make you healthier and happier
It boosts flexibility, strength, balance, breathing and mood … Here are the stupid reasons I avoided it for so long – and 21 things I’ve learned since I embraced it
June 2024
Making sense of it
Yes, praying and posing can bring joy – but true spirituality demands something more of us
Jackie Bailey
I don’t want to be ‘McMindful’ but rather extend myself beyond my ‘self’ and contribute to the wellness of all beings
May 2024
Sweat wisely! 22 etiquette rules for exercise – from swimming lanes to selfies
Dog gone: Italy bans ‘puppy yoga’ after reports of alleged mistreatment
March 2024
Connecting with my south-Asian roots on a traditional Indian yoga retreat in the UK
I am obsessed with my blood pressure. Can I hack my way out of high readings?
Emma Beddington
February 2024
All gain, no pain: how to avoid injuries from running, skiing, swimming, cycling, football, rugby, yoga …
Weekend
John Crace on Rishi’s GB News grilling; when yoga turns toxic; and why a father is rejecting anger after his daughter’s murder – podcast
How to have healthy joints
Don’t be afraid to slouch and always wear trainers: six simple tips for healthier joints from the experts
‘The teacher cupped her crotch. She never went back’: when yoga turns toxic
January 2024
Underpaid and overstretched: Essex yoga instructors ballot to strike over pay
Teachers at Colchester council say they’re paid less than those at other councils despite ‘bending over backwards’ to provide classes
Will this fix me?
I tried face yoga. I hate that I spent any of my wild, precious life on it
Famous, beautiful people love face yoga. But what is it and does it actually do anything?
The strength secret: how to get seriously fit from scratch – in 12 easy, enjoyable steps
Start with walking in January – then graduate to breathing exercises, circuits and pilates. With a new activity to try each month, you’ll soon improve your flexibility and fitness, without feeling the burn
December 2023
Will this fix me?
I’m a fortysomething runner. Can I become a flexible person in a month?
Tired of being the loser who couldn’t touch her toes, I consulted the stretching experts for an easy-does-it entry into bendiness
September 2023
Police called to yoga class mistaken for ‘mass killing’
‘It improves everything’: 17 reasons to love yoga – even if you are sceptical
August 2023
The isometric secret: 15 ways to get much fitter – without moving a muscle
What are the best exercises to reduce your blood pressure? The plank and the wall sit. Here is how to do them – and some other great poses – whatever your current fitness level
July 2023
Don’t give up on yoga – it really is for everyone
After 20 years of yoga, I’m hanging up my mat for good
Anita Chaudhuri
June 2023
Pass notes
Desk yoga: is this the best way to de-stress in the office?
India’s civil service is encouraging staff to incorporate a ‘Y-break’ into their day. And it isn’t the only option for getting fitter at your desk
