Meditation offers time for relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world where our senses are often dulled. Research suggests that meditation has the potential for more than just temporary stress relief. Educators, spiritual leaders, and mental health experts have developed dozens … Read More
What Are Yoga Asanas?
Asana is a Sanskrit term which is often translated as “posture” or “pose.” Asana can also be translated as “a steady, comfortable seat,” particularly for the purpose of meditation. Many people equate asana with the act of performing fancy, advanced … Read More
5 Health Benefits of Daily Yoga Practice
1. Improve flexibility, strength, and posture Daily yoga practice will help stretch and tone your body muscles. Popular poses like the plank will simultaneously work on strengthening your arms, legs, shoulders and abs. You don’t have to be super flexible to practice … Read More
How is Yoga helpul for Paralysis Patients
Yoga in itself is beneficial for the whole body. In relation to that paralysis is a specific kind of dysfunction that results in the inability of the movement of the one or more muscles which eventually results into the loss … Read More
7 Best Yoga Poses for Kids
It’s no secret that yoga is a popular activity these days. From gyms, to studios, to schools, the practice is becoming all the more mainstream and taking on new and varied forms. One of the wonderful things to come out … Read More
Yoga’s Advantages for Kids with Autism
Yoga is growing in popularity in the U.S. as a complementary therapy for children with special needs and autism, with rising numbers of schools and parents participating in innovative yoga programs which are cropping up around the country. Scott Anderson, … Read More
What to Do on Rainy Day in Costa Rica
There are two seasons in Costa Rica, rainy season and dry season. Some parts of the country are rainier than others, but if you are in Costa Rica between May and November, you can expect to experience some rain – from … Read More
Deepen Your Relationship to Nature
If so, you’ve probably had a wide range of experiences. If you’re like me, on some days, you go for a walk or run and you’re barely aware of the world around you. Your mind runs along its usual channels … Read More
Athletes Can Use Yoga & Meditation
For those looking to dip their feet into the world of yoga and meditation, it can at first seem like a daunting task. However, the jump is well worth it. These exercises not only work wonders for your physical health, … Read More
What is Iyengar Yoga?
Iyengar Yoga was named after and developed by B.K.S. Iyengar who was a direct disciple of T. Krishnamacharya. They, together with Patabbhi Jois (who developed Ashtanga Yoga) and a few others, were responsible of bringing the practice of modern yoga (as … Read More