by C Kali Aitken Function before form. Proceed gradually. Be gently persistent. Be attentive to the moment, not to a goal or an idea of how a posture should be. Listen to your body. Discover where in your body you … Read More
Top 7 Yoga Asanas For Seniors
1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Tadasana or the Mountain Pose is the basis of all asanas. All the other yoga poses are variations of the Tadasana. You can practice Tadasana at any time of the day and not necessarily on an empty … Read More
7 BOOKS FOR YOGIS
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
Prenatal Yoga
It’s no secret that your body is different during pregnancy. You are evolving and the way you work out should as well. The majority of healthy women can continue, or even start, exercising when they become pregnant. It’s key. Though, to learn … Read More
WORDS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE 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 both physical and spiritual benefits and are known to improve strength, flexibility and alleviate pain, stress and increase … Read More
A 10-Minute Morning Yoga Sequence for Beginners
This little morning yoga sequence for beginners is wonderful for getting your blood flowing and your energy focused. The poses will strengthen and lengthen your body, and help you feel fit and flexible all day long in mind, body, and … Read More
Why “Om” Is More Than Something You Say At The End Of Yoga Class
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
The magic of mouna
The practice of Hatha yoga prepares us to enter this space of silence through asana (yoga postures) by keeping the body fit and healthy without aches and pains for the mind to focus on, through Pranayama by balancing the flow of energy … Read More
Meditation for Headache Relief
Learning how to consciously relax the body can help you release the physical effects of stress and can lessen the intensity of your headache. The next time you feel a headache coming on, take 10 minutes out to practice this … Read More