Astavakrasana
Astavakrasana tests even experienced yogis with its blend of strength, flexibility, and balance requirements. This advanced yoga pose looks intimidating but rewards those who become skilled at it. The Eight-Angle Pose gets its name from Sage Astavakra who, according to Hindu mythology, was born with eight twists in his body. Practitioners must create eight distinct […]
Yoga for Acid Reflux
Medical professionals now recognize yoga as a natural treatment option for acid reflux, a condition that affects about 20% of the population. Acid reflux becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if it occurs more than twice weekly, and this can substantially disrupt everyday life. Research shows that stress plays a major role in making these symptoms […]
Yoga Before or After Lifting
The debate about doing yoga before or after lifting weights continues among fitness enthusiasts, especially those who mix strength training with flexibility work. Yoga’s practice spans over 5,000 years in different forms and brings many health benefits. These include better flexibility, more strength, less stress, and improved sleep quality. The timing of your yoga practice […]
Laying Down Poses
Lying down yoga poses are one of the most effective ways to reach deep relaxation in yoga practice. These poses let practitioners lie on their backs with full ground support. This creates a perfect setting to release tension and focus inward. People know these positions as “Supta” poses in Sanskrit (meaning reclined), and yogis usually […]
Heart Chakra Yoga Poses
The heart chakra (Anahata) is the center of love, compassion, and empathy located in both the front and back of the torso. A balanced energy center leads to deeper relationships, stronger empathy, and peaceful inner states. People with blocked or imbalanced chakras often face resentment, loneliness, fear of intimacy, and negative emotions like anger, envy, […]
Orange Chakra
The Sacral Chakra, known as Svadhisthana in Sanskrit, glows with a bright orange energy. You’ll find this energy center about four finger-breadths below the navel in the lower abdomen. It stands as the second chakra in our body’s energy system. The name Svadhisthana carries beautiful meanings – “the dwelling place of the self” and “sweetness”. […]
Yoga Mat Dimensions
The right yoga mat size makes a big difference in how comfortable and effective your practice will be. A standard yoga mat runs 68 inches long and 24 inches wide (173 x 61 cm). This size works well for most people. But one size doesn’t fit everyone’s needs. People over 6 feet tall (1.83 meters) […]
Positive Thinking Bhagavad Gita Quotes
The Bhagavad Gita’s quotes about positive thinking share wisdom that remains powerful even after 5000 years. This sacred Hindu scripture spans 700 verses as part of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Millions find inspiration in its deep insights about human psychology and spiritual growth. Mahatma Gandhi called it a “spiritual dictionary”, recognizing its complete guidance to […]
The 5 Niyamas
The Niyamas yoga principles give us amazing tools we can use every day to build happiness and self-confidence. Most people think of yoga as just physical poses, but these five inner observances are vital parts of yoga’s complete philosophical system that was originally taught as a way of life. Yoga’s 5 niyamas—Saucha (Purity), Santosha (Contentment), […]
What Are the 5 Koshas
The ancient framework of koshas represents human existence and traces its origins to the sixth century B.C. The Taittiriya Upanishad, one of the oldest Sanskrit texts, first described these five layers or sheaths. These layers exist together in a nested relationship, similar to Russian dolls. The 5 koshas are a great way to get knowledge […]