I’m an Upholder. What does that mean? Have you noticed that the simple things that promote well-being are super easy to do? Like going for a 10-min walk, having a green salad every day or practicing yoga for 5 minutes
The Chi’s Yoga App is Here
The Effectiveness Of Yoga: How to Avoid Hypertension
My dad detests Lagos. To him it is too crowded, too messy, too loud, too confusing … in short: It is too much wahala. He only comes when he wants to fly out. Other than that he prefers to stay
Body, Mind And Breath: How to Understand Your Body’s Language
Yoga is not mystical. In fact, the journey of yoga is very concrete. It takes us through our physical bodies. And while we connect with the different body parts and our breath circulates, we let go. The mind becomes still
Getting Started with Chi’s Yoga: Is Yoga a Religion?
Happy 2016! The year is still crisp, fresh and new, and expectations are high. Clearly, we all want to become a better version of ourselves. Today na today: We want to lose weight, clear our debts, get fit, and stop
Do Men Practise Yoga? (Part 1)
Yoga is not a female discipline. Men too can be dedicated yogis. A significant fraction of my private clients are male. They either take individual classes or team up with their spouses. Also, about 30% of my studio clients are
CHI’S A-Z: Can Yoga Help Me Lose Weight? (Part 3)
I know, you are totally excited! April is here, NIGERIA officially IS A DEMOCRACY and today we are wrapping up the topic of weight reduction. In the first part of this series we took a closer look at our sleeping habits and realized
CHI’S A-Z: Can Yoga Help Me Lose Weight? (Part 2)
Exercise is supposed to make us feel good. Multiple studies have proven that working out may boost our immune system and reduce stress. It can bring down cortisol levels, which are known to be elevated during stress, while also increasing
CHI’S A-Z: Can Yoga Help Me Lose Weight? (Part 1)
Many women who inquire about yoga ask me if it helps with weight loss. I’m usually a bit reluctant to answer this question. Some shallow websites promote top fat-burning yoga poses. They advertise that each asana (or pose) will help
Getting Started with Chi’s Yoga: Is Yoga a Religion?
Happy 2015! The year is still crisp, fresh and new, and expectations are high. Clearly, we all want to become a better version of ourselves. Today na today: We want to lose weight, clear our debts, get fit, and stop
The Good Pain: How Ebola Changed My Yoga Practice
Ebola is real. We are facing a changed reality in Nigeria and right across West-Africa. It forces us to rethink and take a closer look at the lives we have constructed for ourselves. Thanks to our crowded, urbanised lifestyles, the