Find Your Zen by the Sea: Discover the Benefits of Beach Yoga Taking your yoga practice out onto a beach not only sounds nice, but it also has many benefits for your practice. Read on to find out the reasons … Read More
Thoughts on Practice
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
5 Questions Before Going Deeper
You may have heard the saying that before you speak, ask yourself: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? I’ve always felt this is a great guideline that helps me practice compassionate communication in line with the yogic … Read More
Using Yoga for Treating Disease
Yoga is one such form of exercise that actually boasts an impressive plethora of physical and mental benefits, which include reducing depression symptoms, improving heart health, building strength and flexibility. But one of the benefits of yoga that stands out … 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
Do’s and Don’ts of your First Yoga Class
Here are a few tips to help you navigate your first yoga class. Remember: don’t be intimidated! The yoga community is centered around compassion and non-judgment—you’re in a safe space. DO find an instructor you like Just like there are … 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
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
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