One of the goals of yoga is deep meditation. You’ll benefit most from deep meditation if you can sharpen your mind so you can focus and concentrate. Of course, meditation is not the only activity you need a sharp mind for. There are many times throughout your day when you need to focus. In Patanjali’s […]
Did you think about losing weight with yoga when you started practicing? If you needed to lose weight when started practicing yoga, have you lost it? If you answered no to the first question and yes to the second, you’re not alone. While some people do begin a yoga practice to lose weight, for others, […]
When I think of types of yoga poses, shoulder openers are usually not the first to come to mind. I remember the first time a teacher led a class I was in through a movement to help create flexible shoulders. It involved standing near the wall and reaching our arms back behind us along the […]
Among the more celebrated goddesses of the Hindu tradition are the trio Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. Together they are known as the Tridevi, which means three goddesses or the Goddess in three forms. The Hindu Navratri celebration honors these deities over a period of nine days. Devotees worship each goddess of the Tridevi for three […]
One of the best things I ever did in my home was dedicate one room as a yoga studio. I love telling people about cozy home studio. It’s a small spare bedroom where I have an altar, a mat, some LED candles, props, and a bookshelf filled with yoga books! Besides my home practice, I […]
This post today is different and something close to my heart. Today we look inside, into the work we’ve done and the people we have. I’ve always been proud of the work we’ve done in building the apps, and the amazing reviews we get from you all when you use the app. App of the […]
Yoga is more than just a fitness fad. It changes lives. In fact, a study by Gobec and Travis in 2018 established the positive effects of yoga, which include improving happiness and overall wellbeing. But yoga offers much more than just improving your mood and physical health. It can help you turn your life around, […]
If you poll a group of yogis, you’ll probably find most of them turn to their practice when looking for ways to relax. Of course, there are many other reasons to practice, but most of us count relaxation among yoga’s benefits. One reason yoga promotes relaxation is it connects us with our true nature. As […]
As yogis, we pay attention to alignment a lot. This is especially true for alignment-based yoga styles like Iyengar and Anusara. Along with alignment comes good posture. While you may not always think about posture when you’re doing yoga poses, you probably have better posture as a natural result of your yoga practice. What Good […]
If you’re new to yoga, you may wonder what to wear when you practice, whether you’re going to a studio or practicing at home. The answer, for the most part, is whatever you’re comfortable wearing! That said, there are a few things you might want to consider when choosing yoga clothing. Wear yoga clothing that […]