We asked Vlada to tell us what Yoga meant to her, to which she said: "The meaning of Yoga is always in progress; continuously shifting and transforming its purpose. Perhaps it was this very recognition of Yogic motion that led her to conceive her upcoming workshop: You...

It's official: the lights are up, Black Friday has passed and we're on the countdown to Christmas. No need to panic if you're looking for the perfect gift for a loved one - whether they're a full-time yogi or someone looking to try something new, For the Core has you c...

It is increasingly difficult to shift those bones in the morning and leave a toasty bed to enter the often gloomy and cold London winter mornings.

The short winter days can often have an affect on our temperament and definitely our energy levels. Here are some life hack...

Yoga newbies, do not fear; you are not alone. At For the Core, we've rounded up the most frequently asked questions that every beginner wants answered...

I'm not very flexible. Can I still practice Yoga?

"Saying you’re not flexible enough for yoga is like saying you’re t...

How did you first get into yoga?

My first ever yoga class was on a sunny autumn morning at a sports resort in Lanzarote when I was about 18 years old. But it wasn’t until a few years later, during my Bachelor studies, that I began practicing regularly. I think I initial...

Buckle in, buckle in - meet the ever-so-cool, Kanwal!

How did you first get into yoga?

My friend's partner, Rafael Jorge, started teaching a yoga class near where I was working at the time, so I went along to see what it was like. I was hooked pretty much straight away....

How did you first get into yoga? 

It took me two attempts. The first time I simply wanted to try a new workout, so I committed for 1 - 2 years on an irregular basis. The second time, I needed to recover from a big heartbreak. I haven't stopped practicing ever since...

Wh...

You may have noticed that we have added a lot of new teachers to our roster - at For the Core, we want you to get to know your instructors a little bit better. So read on to find out more about Nicki Le Masurier...

How did you first get into yoga?

Can I tell you a secre...

A wise person once said: 'self-care is never a selfish act' - at For the Core, we believe this couldn't be more true. With all the London hustle and bustle, sometimes all we need to do is breathe and find time to restore our minds and bodies in a peaceful environment....

Without getting bogged down in yoga jargon, 'Hatha' is a general term for most yoga styles we see today. In ancient Indian dialect called Sanskrit: 'Yoga' means to yoke, to unify, to become one and 'Hatha' means by force or with effort. 

Specifically, Hatha is...