Maintaining a healthy weight is extremely important for overall health and wellbeing. Not only will it make you feel better about yourself, but it can also be a major factor in fighting medical conditions such…
Surya Namaskar is one of the basic yoga practices; nevertheless, it holds a lot of significance in the yoga world. It stimulates your whole body and is a prayer of gratitude toward the sun. Furthermore,…
In February of 2020, the Yoga Alliance will begin to implement a new set of standards that all yoga schools offering Yoga Alliance certification will have to abide by. What are these new standards, and…
Mcleodganj has a wide variety of places to visit. Nature lovers will find everything they can imagine here. If you’re interested in history and architecture, there are numerous buildings in which you can get a feel for…
Sciatica is an increasingly common problem in our society. It is estimated that about 5 percent of people in the United States currently suffer from sciatic pain, and up to 40 percent will experience it…
Stress has unfortunately become a regular part of many people’s lives. In fact, an article in Forbes magazine reported that the World Health Organization has called stress the “worst health epidemic of the Twenty First…
By now it’s fairly common knowledge among those who attend yoga classes regularly that Yoga has some connection to an ancient spiritual practice. However, it’s not always well understood what that connection is. [rv id="Ny9gh23mHeg"]…
In most systems of Hatha Yoga, Tadasana(tah-DAHS-uh-nuh), or Mountain Pose is seen as the most foundational pose in the entire practice. Also known as samsthithi, or equal standing, this pose is essentially the simple act…
The pace of modern life, combined with the isolating effects of modern technology and the high cost of living in a modern urban environment have put a great deal of strain on a lot of…
One of the most obvious benefits of a Hatha Yoga practice is that it helps to develop the muscles and build strength in the core of the body. One of the reasons for this is…
[heading level="0" id="heading 1"]Holi: An Introduction[/heading] Holi, the festival of colors has a lot of symbolism associated with it. It is an ancient festival celebrated by Indians to commemorate the victory of good over evil.…
There’s one thing that every yoga teacher hears time and time again from new students interested in the practice. “I can’t do yoga because I’m not very flexible.” Fortunately, flexibility is only a small part…
If you struggle with bloating, hard stools and uncomfortable or infrequent bowel movements then Yoga might be just what the doctor ordered. One of the best natural ways of managing mild to moderate constipation is…
Yoga comes from a rich cultural tradition that traces it’s roots back thousands of years. As such, it employs a number of symbols, metaphors and devices that trace their origins back to the mythological and…
Everything you need to know to start your own nourishing and uplifting Hatha Yoga practice! Hatha Yoga is a term that is thrown around a lot in the Yoga world these days. But what does…
