Once we finish class, we simply roll up our yoga mats and hurry off back to reality without giving it another thought. I know I’m guilty of this! However, the...
5 Things You Need to Know About Yoga
You can practice yoga for years but it doesn't mean it has or will change your life. You can step on the mat and practice...
A Slow and Enjoyable Festive Season
We hear about slow food, slow living and slow yoga but rarely does anyone utter the words: slow Christmas. And yet it seems, more than...
Why Cork Is The Perfect Yoga Companion
Most of us think cork belongs in wine bottles or hung on walls to pin reminder notes. However, cork is a super resource which isn't...
Plastic Free Gift Guide for a Clean Green Diwali
Diwali (or Deepavali) is the five-day festival of lights from India, celebrated by over a billion people all over the world. The festival, which coincides...
The Makings of a Sustainable Space
We recently had the privilege of helping Emma furnish her brand new yoga studio in Takapuna. Emma has taken great care to minimise the footprint...
The Twelve Benefits Of Drinking Water From A Copper Bottle
‘Drink water from a copper vessel to reap its numerous health benefits.’ If you grew up in India, chances are you got this piece of...
Back on the Yoga Mat - Five Ways to Inspire a Return to Regular Practice
An unintended hiatus from yoga is a common experience; life is busy, schedules are tight and it can be challenging to carve out time to...
Why Copper is the Best Material for a Tongue Scraper
Ayurvedic literature recommends tongue scrapers being made from copper, silver, gold, tin or brass. But why do people still use copper tongue scrapers instead of...
2019 Half Year Update
2019 is shaping up to be a big year for us at Valka Yoga. With over 1000 cork yoga mats sold and various sustainable initiatives...