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 […]
The New Year is the perfect time to start fresh, set goals and aspirations, and look to the year ahead with inspiration, intention, and wonder. Setting intentions and having a vision of where you are heading are important on this path. Writing your list of intentions for the New Year can be an inspiring process—one […]
Yoga has a very long history, dating back to several thousands of years. It has proven to improve mind and body and this has given it this type of longevity. Some of the health benefits of yoga include: improved posture, stress reduction, muscle building, improved balance and flexibility, and improved heart health. Posture Improvement […]
The calming and relaxation properties of yoga are widely known and discussed all over the world. You can ease your way into a more restful night sleep with restorative yoga poses and deep, mindful breathing. Where Zen meets REM, here are six easy yoga poses to activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System, which helps to counteract […]
Yoga poses have strong symbolism and knowing the meaning behind some of the most common yoga poses can bring more magic to your practice. Here are several of the most common yoga poses (asanas) and what each of them symbolizes: Prayer pose – also referred to as Anjali Mudra, prayer pose is probably the most […]
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 […]
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 […]
