Lady carrying black yoga mat after practice
Valka Yoga

Once we finish class, we simply roll up our yoga mats and hurry off back to reality without giving it another thought. I know I’m guilty of this! However, the...

Yoga's Healing Effect on PTSD
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Yoga's Healing Effect on PTSD

By Valka Yoga

In this article, we’ll explore how yoga can help combat veterans manage and overcome their PTSD and provide some examples of stretches you or a...

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Yoga mom playing with toddler
Fitness Health Lifestyle Minimalism Yoga

5 Amazing Yoga Poses for New Mothers

By Valka Yoga

On this Mother's Day, we would like to encourage new mothers to dedicate a few moments each day to relax their minds and rejuvenate their bodies...

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Elderly couple practicing yoga in a park
Fitness Health Meditation Yoga

7 Easy Yoga And Meditation Poses For Seniors

By Valka Yoga

Yoga exercises are the best way to stay flexible, reduce stress, and improve your well-being. But if you're elderly or immobilized for whatever reason, there...

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5 Ways to Improve your Yoga Practice (Without Actually Doing Yoga)
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5 Ways to Improve your Yoga Practice (Without Actually Doing Yoga)

By Valka Yoga

Ever heard of the 85% Rule? According to this rule, aiming for 85% expenditure of energy instead of going all out (or at least creating...

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Yoga practice during lockdown
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Lockdown - Keep Calm and Yoga On

By Valka Yoga

So here we are again. Another wave of COVID-19 in New Zealand, which has forced us to observe a lockdown. After a cluster of cases...

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Foam Yoga Mat
Health Sustainability Yoga

Your Yoga Mat Could Be Making You Sick

By Valka Yoga

It's a scary thought - could your daily practice actually be detrimental to your health and wellbeing? Most yoga mats are made from hazardous materials...

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