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  • 10 Ways to Take Your Yoga Practice Off the Mat in 2025

    by Gecko Yoga
    Yoga is much more than the shapes we make on the mat. Here are 10 ways that you can take the practice off the mat and embody yoga in your daily lives in 2025.
    Posted in Yoga Lifestyle

  • How to Create a Steady Yoga Practice in 2025 [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

  • The Best Yoga Playlists for Every Style of Flow

    by Gecko Yoga
    Try one of these playlists for your next yoga practice. Whether you prefer classic mantra or electronic beats, there's something in here for every style of flow!
    Posted in Practice Tips

  • Still Using a Yoga Towel for Hot Yoga? Try a Non-Slip Yoga Mat Instead

    by Gecko Yoga
      Hot yoga, with its intense heat and dynamic poses, is a unique and invigorating practice. Whether you’re practicing Bikram Hot Yoga, Hot 26+2, o...

  • How to Cultivate a More Eco-Friendly Yoga Practice in 2025

    by Gecko Yoga
      In a world that is becoming increasingly aware of the environmental challenges ahead, it's essential to extend our commitment to sustainability ...

  • 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.