Lou Engel: Cocosana

Hello, I’m Lou.

Most of my days I’m involved in legal tussles with baddies.

If I’m feeling naughty I love to take my bikini off when I’m swimming in the sea.

If I’m feeling nice I love to sing on my bike and bring my friends flowers.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought There’s always fluff on my feet……

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in Warrior 1 pose for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat Nutella all the livelong day I will also be able to Stand on one leg without wobbling.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Cocosana.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: It doesn’t matter if you can’t do it, just have a go, no one’s looking.

Franki Jus-Burke: Pikachu

Hello, I’m Franki Jus-Burke.

Most of my days I Row and coach rowing, although I’m about to start a job with British Rowing.

If I’m feeling naughty I love to Eat sweet chilli crisps with a large glass of red.

If I’m feeling nice I love to treat my boyfriend to a meal out.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought In the future want to be able to do a downward dog with a flat back.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat Nobbly Bobbly Icecreams all the livelong day I will also be able to do Mayurasana.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Pikachu.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: Persevere and you will improve.

The honourable Sally by Sally

Hello, I’m Sally Whelan

Most of my days I pretend that I have a number of jobs, when really, I just lounge about on the beach in Byron Bay all day limbering up in a very yogic fashion and collecting bugs for my next jewellery collection….

If I’m feeling naughty I love to eat copious amounts of liquorice and listen to Madelene Peroux, while lounging around in the nude.

If I’m feeling nice I love to cook ridiculous amounts of healthy food for my friends.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought I wonder if anyone has ever broken their nose during chaturanga dandasana

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in jumping mouse pose for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat liquorice and liquorice flavoured anything all the live long day I will also be able to perform a graceful hand stand without my childhood fear of my shoulders collapsing

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of The honourable Sally by Sally – Jeweller, Collector, hoarder of all things colourful and fabricy…..

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: Do not compare yourself to anyone else, whether it be in a yoga class, or a clarinet class……its just too messy to let your mind go there and you’ll never get back alive….. be wonky and beautiful…..x

Iain Pritchard: Cuppa Soup

Hello, I’m Iain.

Most of my days I procrastinate.

If I’m feeling naughty I love to call up Aussies and ask them the cricket score.

If I’m feeling nice I love to congratulate them on coming second.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought In theory there is no difference between theory and practice.  In practice there is.

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in a bird of paradox for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat cake, cake and more cake all the live long day I will also be able to do a bun salutation.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Cuppa Soup.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: Keep an eye on your feet, or they will go their own way when your back is turned.

Jess Eddie: Grabyourbigtoe Eddie

Hello, I’m Jess Eddie.

Most of my days I am rowing, dreaming of the North and planning where to go for dinner

If I’m feeling naughty I love to Eat several bowls of mixed up cereals In a row…..

If I’m feeling nice I love to have a wander through the National Portrait Gallery and imagine my face on a wall

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought If I get really good at this maybe I could levitate…

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in The crow and it blew me over landing flat on my face for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat sandwiches all the live long day I will also be able to do an unassisted headstand.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Grabyourbigtoe Eddie

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: Never do yoga with the rage, you’ll just end up hurting more!

Tom Marien: Jet Woodhouse

Hello, I’m Tom

Most of my days I chase people around the park

If I’m feeling naughty I love to play…

If I’m feeling nice too much seems like it’ll never be enough.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought; this is way harder than it should be.

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in something that vaguely resembled a down face dawg for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat fresh wahoo all the live long day I will also be able to do the pyramid.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Jet Woodhouse.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: do it more.

Brendan Crean: Suppletastic Man

Hello, I’m Brendan.

Most of my days I Scull.

If I’m feeling naughty I love to spank.

If I’m feeling nice I love to take out Rebeccas cardboard.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought my legs hurt, I am completely rinsed.

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in foot straight in front holding big toe pose for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to eat steak all the livelong day I will also be able to lie down.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Suppletastic Man.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: Get good at what you do, so do Yoga.

Baz Moffat: Loving Words

Hello, I’m Baz

Most of my days I tell people to do stuff and they do it. I also cycle around quite a lot and hang out in Grind.

If I’m feeling naughty I love to sit in Grind all day ordering one coffee after another.

If I’m feeling nice I love to Cook – if there’s nobody around to cook for, I just cook splendid feasts for myself I totally love it, but always best to share with someone else.

Once upon a time I went to my first yoga class and though everyone was very very serious and bendy.

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in an inflated tortoise for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to drink flat whites all the live long day I will also be able to headstand from the crow.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of ‘Loving Words’

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: When told to look up to the ceiling in a twist, it’s a lot easier not to!

Julia Hedley – Yogahobbit

Hello, I’m Julia

Most of my days I count beans and dream about how to escape life in the ‘City’ for something I might enjoy a little more

If I’m feeling naughty I love to eat peanut butter by the spoonful straight from jar

If I’m feeling nice I love to cook for my wonderful friends, drinking lots of wine with them and laughing along until we are in tears.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought I can’t remember when I was last this lost in my own little world.

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in ‘Birds of Paradise’..but it looked more like a dying crow, that will teach me

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to sing along to your i-pod out loud all the live long day I will also be able to do the splits(hanumansa) (again).

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Yogahobbit.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: try it, you will never regret it and you will only want to improve and tell other people about its wonders..

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Neil Russell: Yogaman

Hello, I’m Neil

Most of my days I count bricks and dream(t) about rowing and not being injured!….

If I’m feeling naughty I love to eat pizza.

If I’m feeling nice I love to share pizza.

Once upon a moment I went to my yoga class and I thought I can get my big toe in my mouth, I haven’t been able to do that since 1985, this really works! And my back feels better, maybe I can row again!

One time, during alfresco yoga the wind changed and I was stuck in Stoke on Trent for a couple of days. That will teach me.

One day, when I rule the world and it is law to pizza all the live long day I will also be able to do the One-Legged King Pigeon.

When you speak to me of yoga matters please refer to me by my yoga super hero name of Yogaman.

If I have one piece of yoga advice for you it’s this: you will always feel better when you finish yoga than you did when you started – you cant even say that about pizza!

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