Knowledge is power. It’s what differentiates one person’s ability from the next, it’s what shapes and molds us into who we are, and most importantly how we can give back. 1. Light on Yoga Written by the man who is … Read More
Yoga Vocabulary for Beginners
Check out these 10 words that you will want to know before attending your first yoga class 1. ASANA What it is: The word asana simply refers to the physical poses and postures practiced during yoga class. Why it’s useful: Asanas provide … Read More
The Meaning Behind “Om” in Yoga
If you’ve attended a yoga class before, you’ve probably been led through a round or two of “Om” chanting at the beginning or end. Unless you practice Hinduism, that might be your only experience with Om, but it’s actually a … Read More
Using Mula Bandha, The Root Lock
Mula bandha is one of the three “locks” used in hatha yoga to locally contain the flow of energy or prana. The three bandhas are typically used in advanced pranayama, but mula bandha can also be effectively employed in asana practice. … Read More
10 Yoga Quotes that You’ll Love
“It’s not about being good at something. It’s about being good to yourself.” “Inhale the future, exhale the past.” “A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” “The pose begins when you … Read More
Ganesha Hindu Deity
Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. His name means both “Lord of the People” (gana means the common people) and “Lord of … Read More
Yoga For A Perfect Posture
Due to sedentary lifestyles and poor habits in daily activities, many Americans tend to have poor posture, exhibiting the traits of kyphosis, an excessively rounded upper spine, and lordosis, an excessively arched lower back. Because of its emphasis on proper … Read More
8 Levels Of Raja Yoga
Being able to take your training and meditation to new levels is where the power lies with Raja Yoga. During yoga teacher training we learn to take the practice of breathing along with our concentration exercises and build upon them. … Read More
5 Easy Ways To Improve Any Yoga Pose
1. Find your roots. In standing poses that means pressing your feet into the floor for stability. In seated poses, it’s your sitting bones that will ground. In Downward Dog, your hands and your feet become your roots. A strong foundation almost … Read More
Yoga Poses to Improve your Memory
Bhramri: Bhramri pranayam is the best yoga for memory improvement. This is a simple exercise as well. All you need is to sit with folded legs or in padmasana keeping the eyes closed. Now close your ears through the thumbs, while the … Read More