Kyle Koumbatis is a yoga teacher, videographer, photographer, story-teller and entrepreneur from Cape Town, South Africa. He hosts the Youtube channel, Colour Yoga with Kyle, an online community which aims to make tools for mental, emotional, and physical health accessible for all.
He believes that yoga shouldn’t be this “mystical thing”, thats only experienced in an ashram in the heart of India, but rather an approachable practice that can easily be learnt, cultivated and experienced in the comfort of your own home.
Yoga is for everyone and no matter who you are, you will be able to feel the magic of yoga with the space Colour Yoga creates.
With a deep respect for yoga philosophy, Kyle combines studies of traditional yoga, from his time in India, with developmental movement, storytelling, and mindfulness application for the modern day teachers, to offer an holistic approach to the art of living.
His approach to guiding regular self care, embodies a playfulness, wisdom, and humor that breaks barriers amidst wellness culture and encourages all levels and personalities to the mat. He is certified with two established ashrams in India, with Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance® RYT 500+ hours, and has gained extended training from master teachers across India.
His goal is to create a resource he wish he had at the beginning of his yoga journey, and to be clear, his is and will always be a work in progress. There are
many things that he struggles with – therefore this channel is also for him and we are all in a sense practicing together.
So when you’re ready, grab your mat and let’s begin!
Slow movements and deep breathing increase blood flow and warm up muscles, while holding a pose can build strength.
Research shows that a consistent bedtime yoga routine can help you get in the right mindset and prepare your body to fall asleep and stay asleep.
According to the National Institutes of Health, scientific evidence shows that yoga supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality sleep.
You may feel increased mental and physical energy, a boost in alertness and enthusiasm, and fewer negative feelings after getting into a routine of practicing yoga.
Yoga is as good as basic stretching for easing pain and improving mobility in people with lower back pain. The American College of Physicians recommends yoga as a first-line treatment for chronic low back pain.
“Yoga is not a work-out it is a work-in, and this is the point of spiritual practice to make us teachable to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are.”