ANDREA - a full time Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi instructor.

I fell in love with yoga over seven years ago, when I got a Nintendo DS and bought a game called Let's Yoga. From then, I began 'playing' yoga everyday, sometimes twice a day. At first, the practice was more physical for me, but after few months I started to really count on yoga to bring me a sense of calm during especially chaotic days. Soon after, I began recognizing the benefits of a regular asana and meditation practice and continued to incorporate yoga daily - not just during times of chaos. I found myself feeling more energized, more compassionate, happier, and with more awareness. Now, I teach full-time and couldn't be happier to do what I love. What began as a physical practice for strength and flexibility quickly became a lifestyle. I teach my students to take their yoga off the mat and apply the principles learned in the class to their lives outside of the studio. I do not only teach my philosophy, I live it.

Monday 2 February 2015

Photography Tips to Track Yoga Progress

Welcome after the weekend, my friends!

Today marks Day 2 of the 14 Day Valentine's Yoga Challenge, and a couple people have asked for tips on taking yoga photos, so here I am!

1. Pick a blank background
Choose a blank or neutral background. A bunch of stuff in the background is distracting and takes away from your pose. If it's possible, avoid wearing the same color pants as the background.

2. Camera height & angle
Figure out what part of the body is required to be in the centre of the picture and make the camera in line with that part of the body. Then, check the height of the camera to ensure you'll be on the picture :P .

3. Yoga selfie tip
If you don't have anyone to take your photo, use the video feature on your phone. I prefer doing this rather than a self timer because you can ease your way into the pose and find your fullest expression. To get the picture, just take a screenshot of the fullest expression.

4. Take the pic when you're warm
Ok this is a no brainer but it must be said. When it comes time to take your photo, make sure to do it at the end of a practice when you're nice and warm. Not only will your fullest expression be, well, more full when you're warm, but being warm can prevent an injury.

Hope those tips help!


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