By deliberately moving the body and thinking about the way it feels regular practices helps to develop more self-awareness.

“It’s really helped me give myself a sense of self awareness and how I am towards other people and to myself too,” says trainee yoga instructor Rags.

“We can sometimes be our own worse enemy, so yoga has helped me to understand this and cultivate the things I shouldn’t waste my time on (which are the things I can’t control like other people) and the things that are actually important.

“Before I took up the practice, I used to be a nightmare to be around, getting offended at the smallest thing.

“Now I am much more aware of my initial response. Rather than being reactive, I’m much more understanding of other people’s views.”