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  • The Best Yoga Teacher Training Programs in Portugal

    by Gecko Yoga
     Here’s our round up of the best 200-hr yoga teacher training programs in Portugal.

  • 10 Reasons Your Office Should Invest in Corporate Yoga Classes

    by Gecko Yoga

    Corporate yoga classes are not only a great way to contribute to employee wellbeing , but they can help improve the profitability of your organization. Here’s how.

  • What is Accessible Yoga?

    by Gecko Yoga
    Accessible yoga is an approach which acknowledges that each body is unique, and adapts the physical postures (asanas) to meet the needs of each individual. Learn more here.
    Posted in Practice Tips, Yoga Block

  • The Benefits of Myofascial Release

    by Gecko Yoga
    Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique that involves breaking up tight fascia in the body. Learn more about the benefits, and how to perform self-myofascial release with a cork massage ball here.
    Posted in Practice Tips, Yoga Massage Ball

  • Portuguese Cork Forests: How to Preserve These Biodiversity Hotspots

    by Gecko Yoga

    Cork forests help promote biodiversity and mitigate climate change. Supporting the Portuguese cork industry actually helps preserve cork forests. Learn how.

    Posted in Cork Facts

  • How to Use a Cork Yoga Block to Modify Challenging Poses

    by Gecko Yoga
    Check out these 5 challenging yoga poses that can be modified with a cork yoga block.
    Posted in Practice Tips, Yoga Block

  • The Environmental Issue With Rubber Yoga Mats

    by Gecko Yoga
    Natural doesn't always mean sustainable. Here’s why natural rubber yoga mats are actually harmful for the environment, and what you can buy instead.

  • This is Why You Should Use a Yoga Block for Seated Meditation

    by Gecko Yoga
    It’s well known that yoga is an ancient practice with roots in modern day India.  But the yoga practiced in the time of the Vedas (the ancient tex...

  • The Best Yoga & Mindfulness Podcasts You Don’t Wanna Miss

    by Gecko Yoga
    Check out the best yoga and mindfulness podcasts to listen while you relax or for those big morning walks. These podcasts cover everything from yoga, spirituality, ayurveda, self-development & more!
    Posted in Yoga Lifestyle

  • 5 Reasons Why Cork Yoga Mats are Eco-Friendly

    by Gecko Yoga
    Cork is one of the most sustainable and versatile raw materials available. Here are the top 5 Reasons Cork Yoga Mats are Eco-Friendly, and why you should make the switch to cork!
    Posted in Cork Yoga Mats

  • This is How Long Your Yoga Mat Will Take to Decompose

    by Gecko Yoga
    Is your yoga mat biodegradable, or will it sit in a landfill for hundreds of years once you're done using it? In this article, we'll tell you just how long your yoga mat will take to decompose.
    Posted in Yoga Mats

  • How to Create a Yoga Practice in 2022 [With Printable Yoga Planner]

    by Gecko Yoga

    Are you ready to start a yoga practice that actually sticks? Here are a few steps to help you build a consistent practice in the upcoming year, PLUS a printable planner to keep you on track.

    Posted in Practice Tips