If you love yoga, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re less and less alone, as more people than ever have discovered yoga’s awesome benefits. Have you ever thought about what it is, exactly, that you love so much about the practice? Of course you love how good you feel after a yoga class, but where […]
What kind of yoga do you practice? You’ve probably been asked that question more than once. The answer depends on how you interpret the question. Most people are referring to the physical—asana—practice when they consider what “type” of yoga someone is practicing. While there are formal names for specific styles of practice—Iyengar, Asthanga, Jivamukti, etc.—in […]
I’ve always wished more local yoga studios would offer classes at 3 pm. Why? Because that’s the time when, like many people, I often find my energy waning. Rather than reach for a sugary snack or a cup of coffee, wouldn’t it be great to practice some yoga instead? Of course, now with apps like […]
‘How often do I need to practice yoga?‘ is a common question we get from our students. It is well understood in the yoga community and even in the ancient yoga texts, that there are two types of yoga practitioners. There are no rights and wrongs when it comes to the frequency of practicing yoga. How […]
The other night, I couldn’t sleep. After tossing and turning for an hour, I decided to try some yoga, so I got up and went into my home studio to practice the bedtime routine on my Track Yoga app. It’s a short practice that always helps me get into a more restful state. I was especially tuned in this time […]
Just as with everything else in life, you probably have your favorite asanas and ones that you’d rather run a mile from. Have you ever looked into why this might be? Perhaps you find the backward bending poses such as Cobra, Bow and Bridge really challenging. With these poses you are opening your chest and […]
I bet if you do a quick survey of your friends and colleagues you might notice three distinct types of people emerging. The earth mother who wants to take care of everyone. The friend who is hugely creative and intelligent but who doesn’t seem to be able to settle on a job. And the boss […]
For those of us who sit in an office all day glued to a computer, we often come home with aches and pains and generally feel anything but relaxed. The answer to these problems is a yoga session. Not only will the niggling aches disappear but the mind will become calm and you will be […]
We are all different. Some of us revel in the heat of the summer while others seek an air conditioned room. The crisp, chilly days of winter energise some people, while others pull the duvet over their heads and try and pretend it’s warm outside. When practicing yoga, we should look at our unique physical […]