Puppy Pose vs Downward Dog
Your choice between puppy pose and downward dog can substantially affect your yoga practice and back health. Research shows that yoga sequences with downward facing dog help relieve chronic low back pain and reduce dependence on pain medications. On top of that, it gives you many more benefits like stronger legs, looser shoulders, and a […]
Eagle Pose Yoga Tutorial
The Eagle Pose Yoga Tutorial explores a balance posture that ranks as the most dreaded asana in today’s yoga classes. This powerful pose takes its name from Garuda, the king of birds and mount of Lord Vishnu. Many students find it intimidating, yet it brings amazing benefits to yogis at every level. The pose demands […]
Yin Yang Soulmates
Yin Yang Soulmates create the deepest possible connection between two people. This ancient Chinese philosophy has stood strong through centuries. Taoism teaches us about two basic principles: one negative, passive, earthy, dark, feminine (yin) and the other positive, bright, heavenly, active, hot, and masculine (yang). These two energies work together to create balance and harmony […]
Green Chakra Meaning
The green chakra embodies balance, healing, and emotional connection. Your Anahata chakra sits in the heart and acts as a vital bridge between the upper chakras (throat, third eye, and crown) and the lower chakras (root, sacral, and solar plexus). This fourth energy center doesn’t just control our ability to love and show compassion – it’s a […]
Hot Yoga Benefits for Skin
Hot yoga’s skin benefits go way beyond what most fitness enthusiasts realize. The moderate humidity in hot yoga classes boosts your skin’s hydration and overall appearance. Your skin health improves through multiple pathways as you keep taking them. The high heat mixed with challenging stretches boosts blood flow circulation by a lot throughout the body. […]
Yoga Block Exercises
Yoga blocks revolutionize any practice because they make poses either easier or more challenging. These blocks stand out as yoga’s most versatile tools. Unlike regular weights, they create a bridge between you and the floor. This helps maintain proper form and increases muscle activation during exercises. These props do much more than help beginners – they take the […]
Meditation Hand Signs
Ayurvedic practitioners have used meditation hand signs as therapy for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. These symbolic gestures, called mudras, are a great way to get more from your meditation practice and can improve your meditation routine by a lot. Mudras come from the Sanskrit word that means “gesture” or “seal”. These meditation hand […]