Fitness, Health and Wellness

  Believe it or not, you don’t need to do sit ups to strengthen your core — in fact, all you need is your sweet Sugarmat .   Here are some ideas for the moves you can do: Elbow plank with leg lift Start in a forearm plank position. With your elbows underneath your shoulders, extend your legs with toes on the ground. Lift your right foot till it aligns with your back. Remain in this pose for five seconds and then bring your leg back to the ground. Repeat with the left foot.  Figure four bridge Lie down on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lift your right ankle and place it over your left thigh. Let your arms rest on either side with palms facing upwards. After that, push your left foot to lift your glutes off the floor. From your shoulders to the knees, your body should create a straight line. Remain in this position and then return to the starting position. After a few repetitions, switch sides.  Marching hip raise To begin, take the bridge...

  Taking your practice to the confines of your own home can get a little daunting. Why yoga when you can namastay in bed all day, right? We get it. But with everybody spending so much more time indoors, it’s important to move your body a little. The best part of practice at home is that you can do you — a self-guided practice without having to keep up with the rest of the class, you can wear what you like and you can do it at whatever time you choose to. Best of all, your yoga practice at home teaches you to pay attention to your own body and what it needs. Here’s what you need to create a conducive yoga space at home: GRAB A MAT Obviously you need a SugarMat to get your practice started. We’ve got a range of PU Mats , travel, premium suede and TPE. TPE Mats are great for beginners and intermediate yogis looking for extra cushioning and joint protection as they are a good 5mm thick. However, if you’re more a HIIT or strength workout kinda person, reach for our PU mats, which are d...