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 […]
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 […]
Practicing yoga has a lot of health benefits – it can help you get stronger, become more toned, gain flexibility and ease niggling aches and pains in your body. But did you know that it can also benefit your mind? One of its greatest benefits of yoga is the ability to gain a calm and […]
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 […]
Obesity has become a pressing issue for many people in the recent times owing to the sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits. People are getting more and more aware of the health issues arising as a result of being overweight. To get back in shape, Yoga can be of great help to you. Here’s some […]
Image Source: http://allpix.club/pages/v/vajrasana/ Teenager girls sometimes face many problems with menses. Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is an important contributing factor to irregularity in periods. To ensure a healthy reproductive system, a regular menstrual cycle is mandatory. Here are some very useful Yoga poses that can restore the regularity in periods. Diamond Pose (Vajrasana) Diamond Pose is one […]
The first thing I ever bought from a Buddhist monk on the street was a little recipe book called ‘A Higher Taste’. This turned out to be a great guide for vegetarian recipes, but also an introduction to the typical (yoga) diet. A diet is here not a way to ‘lose weight’, but a guide […]
Not all enthusiastic yogis are early risers eager to hit the mat when the alarm clock rings. Those of you who like to enjoy a lazy lie-in, from time to time, don’t need to miss out on the benefits of regular yoga practice though. There are many strengthening flexible poses you can do from the […]
It is not always possible to maintain regular yoga practice when life activities get in the way. Adapting your yoga regime means that you can practice any time and anywhere, without the use of a mat or the available space that the mat requires. Get your yoga fix by mixing up a selection of on-the-go […]
Image Courtesy: https://pixabay.com/en/desk-chair-man-back-pain-workplace-312595/ More than 80% of the people across the globe tend to experience lower back pain at least once in their life. It is the body’s way of telling that we are not taking care of it the right way. But don’t worry this yoga for back pain routine could alleviate and prevent […]