Active Therapy

This Summer we decided to do a Yoga Challenge, collaborating with Melon & Lime Mats and Chant Malas . With Anna De Sousa as the host; Anna is a plant based blogger and yoga teacher in training, she believes in supporting ethical brands as she holds Eco friendly values. The theme of the Yoga Challenge was 'Heart Openers' (which was really close to our hearts) so we called it #summerheartopeners This included a variation of five yoga poses related to the theme. Anna flowed through each pose wearing Active Therapy Clothing, her balance and flexibility was astonishing. Yoga Challenges are nothing new to the Yoga industry but we wanted to do something a little different, something that was inclusive. We decided to do the challenge because we wanted to inspire and motivate those involved. Luckily we had a really positive response and many Yogi's world wide took part (for this we are very grateful), in different locations (from the sea, city to fields). Each da

This month we launched in Yoga in the Lanes , with a fun packed day of free yoga classes and healthy food from You Juice to celebrate. The YITL yoga school is based in central Brighton and is the home of hot yoga among a mix of other yoga practices, such as Yin, Ashtanga and Conditioning. All classes help develop your posture, strength and flexibility. You can find our ethical activewear in the reception accompanying Chant Malas beautiful handmade beads. The two brands compliment each other as they both hold Eco friendly values and handmade qualities, both being produced in Brighton. The day welcomed all levels and every class was filled with both regulars at the school and beginners, supporting all on their yoga journey. A few classes offered yoga demonstrations by the teachers (Bridgett Ann the joint founder of the school with husband Simon). Which is much better than any YouTube video, giving a full insight into each posture and flow. Each attendee was offered hea

If your based in England you know how relieved we are to see the sun! Summer time has come at last and the weather is brighter and warmer. So what better way to cool down then a smoothie, a delicious way to stay healthy. Whilst in England smoothie bowls have just been discovered, it's not new to warmer parts of the world where you can get summer fruits all year round. Places like Bali (Indonesia & Asia)  have fresh produce at there finger tips but this is only because people source their fruit from local farmers markets, which makes the produce really organic and natural (not from local super-markets like us Westerners). So if your thinking about making your own, it's really worth going to a farmers market at the right time of year or grow some berries in your back garden (we all went blueberry picking as children, right? Well it's time to start that past time again). The best smoothie's are always made with fresh fruit and produce (nuts, coconut chips and

Active Therapy is a ethical brand for all active sports, from yoga, high sports, dance and gym. What set's us apart from other brands is our core values and luxurious comfort from the ethical fabric. The brands ethos is all about living an active lifestyle as a healthy lifestyle both for you body and brain. Being active is a form of therapy, it can get your blood flowing, improve your muscle strength, boost your endurance , and produce endorphins which make you feel good. So when we designed the new collection we not only had the ethical element in mind but also creating the perfect fit for every action sport. The leggings and shorts are high waisted and the sports bra's have double layer fabric for support. We wanted to allow movement and support in the garments, giving a feeling of comfort and freedom. We asked four ladies that have all worn Active Therapy Clothing for their opinions and sports insight of how they felt wearing the garments. These ladies come from dif

Brighton is known for being the most open-minded city within the UK. It adapts to change (socially and environmentally) and is at the forefront of living a healthy and active lifestyle, pioneering the yoga movement. There has been a growing demand for yoga in Brighton recently and a expansion of yoga studios and classes. The city offers a variety of studios that cater for all active lovers, whether your a beginner or at an intermediate level. There are of course the big yoga studios and gyms that provide yoga classes but if your looking for something more unique and raw to the practice then this is the guide for you (to find the little gems hidden away).   Studio IO - Studio IO is located just off London Road, down a little alley. From the outside the yoga studio looks like a small garden shed (but this adds to the appeal) but when you go inside it is a tranquil space, with white walls, wooden floors and a few sky lights perfect for the sun salutations hastauttanasana.