THE ULTIMATE DIRECTORY FOR YOGA IN SOUTH AFRICA | ISSUE 1
BENEFITS OF AERIAL YOGA + THE BEST AERIAL YOGA STUDIOS IN JOBURG
11 SUPERFOODS TO ADD TO YOUR DIET
YOGA + PSYCHOLOGY
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6 BENEFITS OF AERIAL YOGA TO ADD 7 11TOSUPERFOODS YOUR DIET 9 YOGA PLUS PSYCHOLOGY CONTRIBUTORS NICOLE JOWETT, EDITOR Nicole Jowett is a yoga enthusiast and the Editor and Founder of Yoga Journal. TRACEY CLAYTON, AUTHOR Tracey Clayton is a full-time mom of three girls and Author at highstylelife.com.
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FEATURES HEALTHY EATING HABITS TO START TODAY 12 WHAT TO PACK FOR A YOGA RETREAT 15
DIRECTORY YOGA STUDIOS YOGA TEACHERS YOGA APPAREL AND ACCESORIES YOGA EVENTS www.theyogajournal.co.za
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EDITOR’S NOTE A Journey from concept to reality Issue 1 of The Yoga Journal has been a product of months of work, and I hope you are as excited as I am to see it materialise. As a yoga enthusiast who has been doing yoga for more than seven years, I have loved seeing the yoga community in South Africa grow. It was with this in mind that I had the idea to create a platform for all things yoga in South Africa. I wanted to bring together and showcase the exciting yoga community in one beautiful space, online and in print.
“I wanted to bring together and showcase the exciting yoga community in one beautiful space” First, The Yoga Journal website was born, and then The Yoga Journal magazine directory. The response from the yoga community so far has been overwhelming, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone I have shared my idea with so far. The Yoga Journal is for everyone, you don't need to already be a yogi; it’s for the beginner who wants to start out with yoga and would like to find everything they need in one place, a yoga mat, a yoga studio, or a private instructor. It’s for the experienced yogi, who's looking to stay up to date on the latest events and workshops. And it’s for the travelling yogi, who likes to try new yoga events and classes in a new city! Peace and Joy
Nicole
ISSUE 2 In next month’s issue, we chat to Yoga’s Power couple; Tegan & Dave. Discover how to use a balance wheel in your yoga practice, and we discover the superfoods that will turn your smoothies into super smoothies, plus lots more!
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BENEFITS OF AERIAL YOGA and the best aerial yoga studios in Johannesburg
By Nicole Jowett What is Aerial Yoga? Think TRX-suspension training meets yoga. A combination of yoga, pilates, and dance, all while suspended in a hammock. Aerial yoga is the zero-impact, fun, and acrobatic workout that anyone can do. The benefits are endless, from improving joint health, flexibility and core strength, to decompressing the spine and alleviating back pain. Poses are performed while suspended or holding onto the hammock. A full-body workout is achieved with a variety of poses including backbends, hip openers, inversions, and floor poses that will ignite your core. Having the safety of the hammock provides a safe place to experiment with inversions you may normally not be able to do in a traditional yoga class. Aerial yoga is even better for people with injuries, being suspended in the hammock takes the pressure off of joints affected by injury.
Alleviate back pain, improve core strength, flexibility, and joint health. Who can benefit from Aerial Yoga? - Anyone with knee, shoulder, or other injuries. - Those wanting to experiment with inversions. - People who work at a desk for long hours and suffer from back pain. - Pregnant women wanting to maintain core strength while getting a full body workout. (Please avoid inversions during pregnancy)
Visit these yoga studios in Johannesburg to try Aerial Yoga! Aerial Yoga, Northriding - 072 199 3133 Earth Yoga, Kyalami - 071 361 8656 Living Yoga, Craighall - 074 148 3350
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THE DIET EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT GUIDE TO
SUPERFOODS TO ADD TO YOUR DIET
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YOGA + PSYCHOLOGY By Nicole Jowett Television content producer and certified Demartini Method facilitator, Eliza Roza, shares how yoga and Psychology helped her overcome emotional challenges and shaped her new direction in life.
“I'm creating online YogaPlus videos for people to download: a combination of yoga postures and psychology education, which is what YogaPlus is all about!� Today Eliza Roza is a successful yoga instructor, holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and is the owner of YogaPlus, carving out her place as a yoga entrepreneur in South Africa. But a few years ago she was beginning a new journey in her career and life when she discovered the powerful combination of yoga and psychology. While studying her Psychology degree part-time, a string of loses in her life resulted in a particularly challenging year for her, during this time she took up Hot Yoga and quickly discovered the mental and physical benefits of yoga. After attending her first Bikram class she knew she had to teach Hot Yoga. She became a qualified Bikram Yoga instructor under the teaching of Sally Flanaganwww.theyogajournal.co.za
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MOVE. FEEL. TRANSFORM Gutjhar, owner of Yoga Experience Jozi, who pioneered Bikram yoga in South Africa, all while working in a high-pressure job and completing her degree. While travelling to the rest of Africa for her work in Television, Eliza noticed that everyone and anyone no matter what their economic or social background may be, is open to trying yoga which inspired her to develop her business YogaPlus into a platform to make yoga accessible to everyone in South Africa. YogaPlus combines the physical benefits of yoga and the mental wellbeing benefits of psychology, and aims to develop yoga in South Africa with projects such as a beautiful coffee table book showcasing yoga
poses in the most beautiful locations in South Africa, and upliftment projects in communities like Hillbrow. It is through these avenues that Eliza hopes to bring yoga and its benefits to everyone in South Africa. We chatted to Eliza about her favourite yoga poses, what’s next in her personal yoga journey, and the importance of breathing techniques for stress management.
“Using breathing techniques while sitting in traffic can positively affect your day”
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE YOGA POSE THAT YOU CANNOT GO WITHOUT IN YOUR PRACTICE? “I have to have breathing exercises in each of my practices. If I could teach one person to breathe better I would be happy,” said Eliza. Breathing exercises are an essential tool for stress management, “Using breathing techniques while sitting in traffic can positively affect your day,” comments Eliza. In addition to that a good back bend like Camel pose followed by Rabbit pose to decompress the spine and get the blood flowing to the vertebrae is one of her favourites. WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING YOGA POSE FOR YOU? “Awkward pose just gets me every time, I never know how I'll hold the posture for 30 seconds, but somehow I always manage to. A good teacher helps; you can find great teachers at Yoga Experience Jozi, The Yoga Republic and Zen Hot Yoga World,” said Eliza.
“If I could teach one person to breathe better I would be happy” WHATS NEXT FOR YOUR YOGA JOURNEY? “My next pursuit is a course in Vinyasa Flow, because I'd love to start putting my own creative yoga sequences together. As you know, Bikram is a set sequence, which is great as a foundation. I'm creating online YogaPlus videos for people to download: a combination of yoga postures and psychology education, which is what YogaPlus is all about!” comments Eliza. For bookings, class schedule, and enquiries contact Eliza Roza at eliza@yogaplus.co.za and visit the YogaPlus website yogaplus.co.za.
Hot Yoga Studios in Johannesburg Yoga Experience Jozi, Illovo - 011 268 0642 The Yoga Republic, Randburg - 083 461 4710 Zen Hot Yoga World, Bryanston - 011 025 2018 11 of 24
3 HEALTHY EATING HABITS TO START TODAY By Tracey Clayton Every day we read hundreds of different articles that propose healthy nutrition and miracle diets that are going to boost your immunity, melt those pounds and basically make you superhuman. Some of them advise relying solely on proteins, while others claim that a carb packed diet gives the optimal results. So how do you choose the best diet in a sea of options? Let’s put it this way: the recipe for a perfect diet consists of a lot of different factors. It is not only what you eat, but also how and when you eat it. The best way to create a suitable diet for your body is to follow a few basic guidelines:
Make It Colourful Obviously, the most important part of creating a healthy diet plan is carefully choosing the foods you are eating. While there are many theories which claim that healthy dieting requires cutting out sugars, fats or carbs, the truth is that our body needs all of these compounds to function properly. Of course, the secret lies in creating a perfect platter consisting of foods that are going to nourish your body with all the essential nutrients. This means that your diet should contain colourful fruits and vegetables,
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fibre-rich foods and proteins, but also healthy carbs and good fats and sugars. All of these nutrients and necessary minerals and vitamins can be found in natural foods, while processed foods only contain compounds that harm our b o d i e s w i t h p r e s e r v a t i v e s a n d a r t i fi c i a l ingredients. Balance Is Key Louis C.K. said in one of his comedy sketches: “The meal is not over when I’m full, the meal is over when I hate myself.” Jokes aside, how many of us can relate to this? Eating moderately does not mean starving yourself, it only means eating as much as your body needs to feel full. Have you ever thought about why most Japanese people are so lean and healthy? Besides their specific types of foods and cooking techniques, Japanese have a tendency to eat smaller portions and to use chopsticks. This allows them to eat more slowly and in smaller quantities, which helps the body send satiation signals to the brain, informing it that it is full. Learning how to balance your eating habits can greatly help you maintaining healthy nutrition.
Organising your day so you would be able to eat smaller meals throughout the day, rather than eating one or two big meals can significantly help you in regulating your weight. Time Is of the Essence Lastly, if you wish to create an optimal diet and stick to it, it is crucial to make an eating schedule. If your main concern is regulating your weight, then the best solution is to eat a healthy breakfast that will give you an instant boost of energy to face the day. You should also avoid eating late at night, as your body digests food much slower during the period of rest. Organising your day so you would be able to eat smaller meals throughout the day, rather than eating one or two big meals can significantly help you in regulating your weight. If you have noticed that you started gaining or losing weight uncontrollably, perhaps it is a good idea to seek the help of a dietician or naturopath in order to get a proper insight in what might be the issue. There are a lot of important aspects of proper dieting, but your will to manage and control your nutrition has the most impact on the complete process. If you are willing to maintain a healthy diet it can greatly improve not only your weight, but your physical, emotional and mental health as well.
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PACKING GUIDE
YOGA RETREATS
THE LATEST TREND IN TRAVEL WILL HELP YOU REFOCUS AND RENEW YOUR YOGA PRACTICE IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW LOCATION. A yoga retreat is the perfect way to see beautiful destinations, while still enjoying your yoga practice and staying active. A yoga retreat can be much-needed "you time", or a perfect getaway for friends and couples. As yoga retreats grow in popularity, there are more options than ever before, with many retreats combining activities such as hiking, stand up paddle boarding, and surfing in one retreat. Once you've booked your retreat its time to get packing, use our packing guide to make sure you have all the essentials! LIST ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES YOU PLAN ON DOING, THEN PACK ACCORDING TO THAT LIST. Think about destination, weather, and activity specific clothing. Always remember to pack the right footwear so that you can enjoy all the activities offered.
A yoga retreat is the perfect way to see beautiful destinations, while still enjoying your yoga practice and staying active. EDITOR’S PICK
Printed travel mats from local yoga mat company, Sentiens, available at sentiens.co.za Printed travel mat (R695 - Sentiens)
Printed yoga towel (R415 - Sentiens)
HOME COMFORTS LIKE HERBAL TEA and a book or journal are a must just in case the weather does not permit certain scheduled activities. SAMPLE SIZES OF YOUR FAVORITE BEAUTYPRODCTS AND OTHER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS including sunscreen, facial mist, facial cleansing pads, and an eye mask are perfect for a long haul flight. Always have a mini medical kit with you, especially when you are planning to do outdoor activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, or surfing. INVEST IN A LIGHTWEIGHT YOGA MAT FOR TRAVELLING. For beach retreats opt for a yoga towel instead of a mat, a yoga towel is better suited to yoga on beach sand and can be folded easily and slipped into your beach bag. www.theyogajournal.co.za
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YOGA STUDIOS - JOHANNESBURG EARTH YOGA STUDIO Friendly and intimate studio located in the heart of Kyalami; close to Sunninghill, Waterfall, Morningside, Sandton, Woodmead and Pretoria. The Suite Life Center, 3 Forssman Close, Kyalami 1684 earthyogastudio.co.za | izelle@earthyogastudio.co.za AERIAL YOGA STUDIO Aerial Yoga® is a fun, challenging workout routine combining aspects of Yoga, Pilates, Aerial Arts and Strength Training designed to increase strength, mobility, balance and flexibility. Vertical Vixen Studio, Lower Level, Northriding Square Cnr Bellairs Drive & Blandford Road, Northriding www.aerialyoga.co.za | aerial@aerialyoga.co.za INDIE YOGA A tranquil retreat offering Hatha, Budokon, Vinyasa, Forrest, Jivamukti, Indie, Iyengar, Synergy, and more. Indie Yoga offers a 1 week “taster” special to try out a few yoga styles and help find the one that fits you. 3 Quartz Road, Witkoppen X3, Fourways, Johannesburg www.indieyoga.co.za | info@indieyoga.co.za ZEN DEN YOGA STUDIO Yoga and meditation classes at the studio and Saturday morning yoga in the park from beginners to intermediate, R50 per 1-hour group class. Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa. 7 Allen Road, Bedfordview (enter through Florence road) Contact Cait on 081 043 9731 BALANCE YOGA Balance yoga is a small, intimate and beautiful yoga studio offering Yin, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yoga 101 Back to Basics workshop aimed at absolute beginners and those recovering from injury. 73 Linksfield Road, Edenvale Johannesburg yogabalance01@gmail.com | 082 318 4251 www.theyogajournal.co.za
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YOGA STUDIOS - JOHANNESBURG ZEN HOT YOGA WORLD A beautiful studio with talented instructors. Offering a variety of styles including Bikram, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Forrest, hot flow and even kiddies yoga! Hobart Grove Shopping Centre, Hobart Road and Grosvenor Road, Bryanston zenhotyogaworld.co.za | info@zenhotyogaworld.co.za
YOGA STUDIOS - PRETORIA YOGA HARMONY Set in the beautiful surroundings of Cape Connection, in the heart of Menlyn. The little Cape style business and shopping village lends itself to the harmony of Yoga, offering classes from beginners to advanced and wellness therapies. 59 Garsfontein Road, Ashley Gardens, Pretoria East www.yogaharmony.co.za | helen@yogaharmony.co.za
YOGA STUDIOS - CAPE TOWN AIR YOGA STUDIO AIR Yoga is an affiliate Jivamukti yoga studio that offers Jivamukti yoga classes, and traditional Ashtanga Mysore style classes as well as workshops hosted by local and international teachers. THE WOODSTOCK EXCHANGE, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town www.airyoga.co.za | info@airyoga.co.za | 076 908 2898 iNMOTION YOGA One on one and small yoga classes, yoga for athletes, and yoga for rehabilitation and back pain. Yoga and Hiking events for outdoor enthusiasts to take in the beauty of Cape Town. 16 Riverside Terrace, 7806 Hout Bay, Cape Town www.inmotion-sd.com | stephanie@inmotion-sd.com
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YOGA TEACHERS - JOHANNESBURG DAVE GARDNER Dave Gardner is a Budokon instructor who through Muay Thai discovered Budokon Yoga, a synthesis of Martial Arts, Yoga, Calisthenics and Animal Locomotion. Dave specialises in small group classes, one on one Budokon classes, Budokon workshops and teacher training. dfg606@gmail.com | davegardneryoga.com TEGAN BURGER Tegan teaches Yoga privately and group classes at Living Yoga in Johannesburg. Private classes can be held in the comfort of your own home or at her home studio in Morningside. She also hosts ladies day retreats and yoga teacher training. tegan.burger@gmail.com | www.teganbyoga.com ELIZA ROSA Eliza is a Hot-Yoga Teacher with a Psychology degree and over ten years’ experience in practicing Hot-yoga. Her approach is holistic, dynamic and layered. Her background is in professional broadcast media so you can expect a lot of creativity in her programs, workshops and classes. www.yogaplus.co.za | eliza@yogaplus.co.za STEVEN HEYMAN Steven loves the Vinyasa flow style of yoga with a good amount of action and intensity in the classes and its always changing sequences depending on his focus and inspiration. Steven specialises in Vinyasa flow, corporate yoga, SUP yoga, Park yoga, and yoga events. www.yogaworks.co.za | info@yogaworks.co.za
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YOGA TEACHERS - KWA-ZULU NATAL HELEN GARNER Helen Garner trained and studied Ashtanga yoga in India, and specialises in private yoga classes and Saturday morning workshops in her farmhouse garden. She also teaches group classes at various studios and centers in Ballito. www.helengarner.com | info@helengarner.com ANASTASIA DELLIS I believe and encourage a mindful practice, the mind-body connection teaches us how to live a full, healthy, and happy life on AND off the yoga mat. I would like to encourage students to play with their edge while providing a safe, encouraging, and non-judgmental environment. tasia.dellis@gmail.com | @tash_yoga on Instagram
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UPCOMING YOGA EVENTS AND RETREATS CAPE TOWN YOGA AND HIKING PACKAGES Yoga and hiking packages for both yoga lovers and hiking enthusiasts. Take in the beauty of Cape Town on one of our routes; Table Mountain, Lions Head, Red Hill, and other routes on request. Includes healthy picnic, tour guide, certified yoga instructor, and yoga mat. From R650
For bookings email stephanie@inmotion-sd.com DRAKENSBERG RESORT & SPA YOGA RETREAT 26 - 29 MAY 2017 / 8 - 11 SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cavern Drakensberg Resort and Spa
R3 060/pp sharing
Retreat to the Berg for three days at the luxurious Cavern Drakensberg Resort and Spa. Enjoy two yoga sessions a day, and a complimentary 30-minute spa treatment. For bookings email info@helengarner.com 2 WEEK BUDOKON SERIES 27 FEB - 11 MARCH 2017 House 119 Corner 2nd Ave & 11th Str, Parkhurst
R1000 per series R1800 for both
Dave Gardner will lead this “How to self-practice” series exploring Budokon Yoga, and its radical ability to develop the extraordinary in you. Attend either the morning series, evening series, or both. Limited to 10 people per series. For bookings email dfg606@gmail.com 200 HOUR TEACHER TRAINING - 4 SEPTEMBER 2017 Craighall, Johannesburg
R17 500 earlybird
If you are interested to develop or deepen your own yoga practice or are looking to teach yoga with confidence, then this training is for you! Classes will be from Monday to Thursday, lectures on Saturdays with one Saturday off a month.
R19 500
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UPCOMING YOGA EVENTS AND RETREATS YOGA AND ROCK CLIMBING RETREAT 9 - 11 JUNE 2017 Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga
R3000/pp sharing
Join Yoga Works and Roc ’n Rope Adventures on an active weekend of yoga and rock climbing in Mpumalanga. Includes all meals, two nights accommodation, yoga, rock climbing, and climbing gear. For bookings email info@yogaworks.co.za YOGA AND HIKING RETREAT 5 - 7 MAY 2017 Didima camp, Northern Drakensberg Join us for a weekend away in the incredible Drakensberg mountains - with hiking, yoga and some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Includes all meals, two nights accommodation, yoga, and hiking.
R3000/pp sharing
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