Practicing yoga and mindfulness meditation can improve brain function and increase energy levels, according to a recent study by the University of Waterloo. The study results show that practicing just 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation per day can boost the brain’s executive functions, cognitive abilities linked to behavior and emotional responses, thinking […]
Finding the type of yoga practice that is the best fit for you and works best for you actually has a lot to do with the type of yoga teacher that is teaching the class as much as it has to do with the style of yoga that is being taught. Next time you go […]
There are hundreds of variations of yoga offered around the world. Whether you are a beginner to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you may wonder which style of yoga is the best fit for you. It is important to find a style that you resonate with and remember that asana practice (Hatha Yoga) is just […]
When you think of a massage, you likely think of lying on a table as a massage therapist kneads your muscles. A Thai massage is quite different in that there is someone kneading your muscles, but you will also be twisted and stretched and have someone using their feet, thumbs and fists working your body. […]
Many people go into the practice of yoga with the aim to gain strength and flexibility. You see yogis with muscular arms and cores and very flexible limbs and maybe that is what you are after. You start to learn poses, such as downward dog, chaturangas, child’s pose, forward folds and so on. When the […]
Sanskrit is the primary language of Hinduism and is commonly used in yoga to define poses and practices. Here are a few of the most common Sanskrit words you may hear during yoga class, along with their meanings: Namaste: This word is the most commonly used in the yoga practice. It means the divine light […]
Sanskrit is the primary language of Hinduism and is commonly used in yoga to define poses and practices. Here are a few of the most common Sanskrit words you may hear during yoga class, along with their meanings: Namaste: This word is the most commonly used in the yoga practice. It means the divine light […]
There are a variety of meditation techniques that work and, of course, what works best for you should be based on what you are most comfortable with. With that said, here are a few meditation techniques to consider: Focus on the breath and the repetition of the breath. The awareness of each and every breath […]
The people of Thailand have a Buddhist tradition dating back thousands of years. Mindfulness-based meditation is a traditional Buddhist practice using observation of the present moment as the primary and central focus. It is also a technique used to manage distracting thoughts and feelings by concentrating on the details and sensations of the present moment. […]
Thai yoga or Thai yoga bodywork is a combination of three modalities: traditional Thai massage, yoga, and physiotherapy. Thai yoga is also referred to as Thai massage, Thai yoga massage, Thai yoga therapy, Thai therapeutics, Thai medical massage and more. Just as there are many branches to yoga, there are many different approaches and labels […]
