Choosing the right yoga mat mainly depends on the kind of yoga practice you intend to do. Yoga Mat is one of the basic equipment you will need to get started with your yoga regime whether you are starting a home practice or practicing at a studio. Some yoga studios provide mats for you, but […]
Most of us have been stressed out and are working from home since the coronavirus outbreak happened and working from home may sound convenient and comfortable but the long working hours can cause a burnout and fatigue to your body and mind, hence there is a need to maintain a constant discipline. You need to […]
It’s hard to be a kid today. Our children today live in a hurried stressful world of busy parents, academic pressures, video games, and competitive sports. They are spending an increasing amount of time looking at screens or working on schoolwork. We usually don’t think of these influences as stressful for our kids, but often they […]
The benefit of yoga is that it provides both instant gratification and lasting transformation. Yoga is not just about working out, it’s about working in. There’s the mental clarity only om-ing can bring. When you step out of a yoga class, no doubt you feel better from head to toe. Your muscles feel more relaxed, you may feel […]
The first thought which comes to our mind when we hear about cork is of wine bottle stoppers. Cork has been used as bottle stoppers for more than 400 years. You also might have seen people practicing on cork yoga mats or using cork blocks for their yoga practice. They do not just look good […]
Summer solstice, Ayurveda and International day of Yoga. The solstice is an auspicious time to honor the sun and allow the welcoming arms of nature to embrace you. The summer solstice is on its way, not only representing mid-way through the year, but the day that receives the most light. What better opportunity than to […]
The way I look at stress is that it isn’t something we can entirely avoid. But when it’s prolonged stress it goes out of hand and gets the best of you, starts affecting your day to day life, our relationships. It takes a toll on us physically, mentally and emotionally. Bubble baths, weekend trips with […]
Ever feel like your thoughts are all over the place? Like you can’t focus on just one thing, or distracted by your inner monologue to the point that it interferes with your enjoyment of the moment? Or imagine that your thoughts are like a pile of feathers on a table. Above the table is a […]
There are five elements in Ayurveda called the Panch Bhutas -Earth, fire, air, water, and space. Understanding each of these elements and the effect it has on healthcare helps us keep that balanced. Yoga can help connect with these elements and keep it balanced. To start with the Earth element. The earth element is connected […]
In Sanskrit bandha means to lock, to hold, or to tighten. There are three main bandhas in the body that are used in yoga classes all the time. There is also a fourth that ties them all together. Ancient yoga philosophers believed that when you mastered the bandhas, you mastered your yoga practice. Holding the […]
