Time for fika? Check these raw carrot cake bliss balls from GreenStreet out! They're based on nuts, dates and carrots and are quick and easy to make. Perfect for some afternoon snacking! 

We are happy and proud to present not only one but three new members to our Global Team here at Yogobe - all the way from Down Under! A big welcome to yoga teachers Lara Zilibowitz and Brooke Elliston and to Gwyn Williams - founder of Zenthai Shiatsu. Many of you out there have been requesting more videos in English. We are therefore extra happy to present and introduce you to these wonderful guides and teachers. We hope that you will find their classes rewarding, enriching and that you'll enjoy spending time with them on your mat. Read more about them in this blog post, watch the introduction videos and find their videos in our library!

Luke Bache wants you to be aware of what it is you really want to cultivate through your practice. Are you on the right path?  Be curious and ask questions! For example if it is ok to ask yourself if the teacher in front of you is a person who inspires you both on and off the mat. Does their philosophy match with their everyday actions? When we take our first step on a spiritual path it is important to ask these questions to know what the path is really cultivating. 

In order to perform your best, you need to move well in an efficient, pain free fashion. Being able to get into the correct position or have the ability to move with proper form and alignment requires that your mobility is functioning correctly. Which essentially means everybody can benefit from an effective mobility practice, especially if they want to keep a healthy and well functioning body, but also if they wish to maximize their results and perform at their best.

Yogaläraren Johanna Wickström berättar om det kvinnliga rotlåset och dess kraft. Ju mer du arbetar med muskelgrupperna som tillhör rotlåset desto bättre kommer du bli på att kontrollera din energi, inre styrka och på att särskilja hur mindre muskeldelar som ingår i området påverkar olika delar av din kropp, säger hon. Upptäck potentialen i rotlåset!

With the coming of her second child, yoga teacher Anastasia Shevchenko had to re-think her work. Read her story about bringing a big project to life despite a very small budget and lack of investors – while taking care of two small kids!

Vi fortsätter in på vecka 2 av 4 tillsammans med Veronica "Vevve" Jäderlund där vi ser närmare på fotplacering och benaktivering i stående positioner. Fokus under dessa fyra veckor är att lära dig grunderna, bryta ner positionerna så du kan bygga upp dem så de passar just dig. Yoga på ditt sätt helt enkelt! För en personligare och roligare yogapraktik.

A gluten-free and vegan recipe from GreenStreet -  for the chocolate lover!

Are you one of those who can't really handle the heat during summer? Who might feel overheated and irritated by this? You are not alone, and it's quite normal if you have a certain body constitution. The ancient seers of India had their own internal cooling system that comes from the traditional healing science known as ayurveda. Here I'll tell you some more about ayurveda and how you can balance your body to better handle the summer heat.  

It all started with philosophy. Yoga was developed as a practical way to break free from certain patterns and to reduce suffering. But yoga in itself is not important. What is important is the effect it might have on you. Dare to try something new! Challenge yourself with my new Yoga Philosophy Course online.

Our surroundings may affect how we feel, think and live. How can nature change your yoga and meditation practice? Yoga teacher Frida Boström loves to do her meditation outside – follow her and go outside, find a favorite place, sharpen your senses and just breathe.

Did you set any intentions for this year, got started, and then got lost on the way? That happens a lot of the time when trying to change our patterns. Therefor I want to inspire you to get back on track through the concept of Tapas, discipline. But what is this and how do we apply it in a good way? Learn more here and get started! 

This is the fourth and final part of the theme month on yin yoga. Yin yoga places you in positions that are challenging for joints, ligaments, and muscles; positions that can hurt you if you leave them too quickly or aggressively. In this part I will give you some final advices so that you can continue your practice when this theme month ends. Let me educate, guide and inspire you to a more balanced life where yin yoga plays an important part.

Being a yogi doesn’t mean you don’t have problems; you just have more tools for dealing with them. This is the third part of the theme month on yin yoga. In this part I will inspire you how to work with your practice and what to think about. The demands of Western culture can easily lead to low self-esteem. Let me educate, guide and inspire you to a more balanced life where yin yoga plays an important part.

We are all battling stress, tension, and mental challenges. Yin yoga is the theme for this month and in this second part (of four) you will learn more about how you can reduce stress and tension in your life. I, like most people, have a long list of tasks to accomplish every day and many roles to juggle. Let me educate, guide and inspire you to a more balanced life with where yin yoga plays an important part.