You’re a yogi, so you never lie. Right? Of course, most people fail to be truthful 100 percent of the time, but if you follow yoga’s eight-limbed path, you’re probably familiar with the principle of satya, or truthfulness. What does it mean to practice satya? Most moral codes include some version of honesty among their principles. […]
Yoga’s eight-limb path begins with a set of guidelines for how yogis should relate to the world. These are known as the five yamas. The first is ahimsa, a term many yogis have heard but may not have given much thought too other than the awareness that term means nonviolence. To practice ahimsa is to […]
As yogis, most of us are aware of the connection between body and mind. We know that our yoga practice affects our bodies; it can make us stronger, more flexible, and even help us lose weight. Yoga also affect the mind by helping to calm mental chatter so we can be more focused and in […]
Before you took your first yoga class, you had probably already heard at least one Sanskrit word. Sanskrit, the language of yoga, is an ancient Indic language—the language the first yogis spoke and wrote. Many ancient yoga texts are written in Sanskrit, and traditional yoga teachers use Sanskrit words when they teach. While it’s common for […]
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 […]
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 […]
A graphic I saw on social media recently suggested that more and more people are practicing yoga at home. Bringing your yoga practice into your home and making it part of your routine will not only make you a better yogi, but it will save you money, since taking classes at a yoga studio on […]
If you walk into most yoga studios these days, you’ll see shelves stacked with blankets, blocks, bolsters, and other yoga props. Props are actually a relatively new part of yoga, but using them correctly can help take your practice to a whole new level. The history of yoga props The great yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar […]