Beppe Yoga

💛 Don’t you know what Yellow Day is? Let me tell you…

Yellow Day, celebrated on 20th June, is often known as the happiest day of the year. It’s a day dedicated to positivity, optimism, sunshine, friendship, and all the little things that make life brighter.

The colour yellow is also psychologically linked to joy, creativity, confidence, and optimism - qualities we could definitely use more of in the world right now.

So, on 20th June, wear something yellow, share a smile, spread some good energy, and help brighten someone’s day. Sometimes the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. 💛☀️✨

Then start practicing with me and you’ll see how we get you closer to doing it 🤗

Sultan is only 3 months old and still getting used to his new home 🐾

He stayed calm and patiently waited while I did my self practice, and only came looking for cuddles once I had finished. No interruptions, no mischief—just quietly waiting for his moment. ❤️

He’s the newest member of our family, and honestly, he’s been an absolute joy from day one. Every day he brings a little more love, a little more laughter, and a lot more cuddles. I think I’m pretty lucky to have him. 😻

A lot of people look at this exercise and think it’s easy because you’re close to the floor. In reality, it’s a deceptively challenging balance, strength, and mobility drill.

In this variation, one leg is extended while the opposite knee stays grounded, and the hands are used as little “training wheels” to help you find stability. The further you walk your fingers forward, the harder it becomes because you create a longer lever and shift more of your body weight away from your base of support. That means your core, hip stabilisers, and standing leg have to work much harder to stop you from collapsing or losing balance.

Some of the key benefits include:

✅ Improves balance and coordination by challenging your body in an asymmetrical position.

✅ Strengthens the core, especially the deep stabilising muscles that help support the spine.

✅ Develops hip stability and control, which can improve performance in yoga, running, and everyday movement.

✅ Increases hamstring mobility in the extended leg while teaching active flexibility rather than passive stretching.

✅ Enhances body awareness and concentration because even small shifts in weight can change the difficulty dramatically.

What makes this exercise so valuable is that it combines strength, flexibility, balance, and focus all at the same time. It’s a reminder that a pose doesn’t have to look impressive to be incredibly demanding.

Vatayanasana (Horse Face Pose) has been one of the most challenging poses for me throughout my Ashtanga journey. It demands a combination of hip mobility, knee stability, balance, strength, and patience that I simply didn’t have when I first encountered it.

After completing my Ashtanga Second Series training, I had to demonstrate this pose as part of the final practice. Looking back, it’s amazing to see the progress. What once felt impossible is now a pose I can actually hold with confidence.

This experience reminded me that progress in yoga rarely happens overnight. Sometimes growth is measured in months or even years of consistent practice, showing up on the mat, and trusting the process even when results aren’t immediate.

The poses that challenge us the most often become our greatest teachers.

Just finished filming a new class, and I have to admit that teaching while a two-and-a-half-month-old kitten zooms around the room is a whole new challenge. 😅

Sultan decided he was part of the production team today and even made a special appearance in the video. Between trying to stay focused, keeping an eye on him, and resisting the urge to stop every five seconds for cuddles, it definitely kept me on my toes.

The class is finished, Sultan has stolen the show, and the energy throughout the whole practice was absolutely brilliant.