I’ll admit it—I like to flow in an asana practice. If I hold a pose for long, I start to get antsy. So when I learned about Yin Yoga, I was sure it was a style that isn’t for me. Then I tried it and, more importantly, learned about its benefits. Turns out there’s a […]
As I lay in savasana at the end of a yoga class late last week, I tuned into the music playing softly in the background. It was a piece in which a singer was singing the words, “wahe guru.” As I drove home with the song playing in my head, I thought about those words. […]
Did you know that yoga mats have a history? Of course, everything has a history, so this shouldn’t be a surprise. But if you’ve ever wondered how modern yogis ended up practicing on “sticky” yoga mats, read on. Types of Yoga Mats Today, there are many types and brands of “sticky” yoga mats. They come in […]
According to Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, autumn is vata season. This means you may feel airy, more scattered than usual, and in need of some help getting grounded. Fortunately, there are many grounding yoga poses that can help you feel more stable as the seasons shift. As you might guess, grounding yoga poses emphasize stability […]