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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]