Most of us know the word ‘Samadhi’ to mean ‘bliss’ or ‘enlightenment. For those of us who have studied the 8 Limbs of Yoga as described in Patanjali’s yoga sutras, Samadhi is the 8th limb which is attained after you have travelled through the first seven limbs of yoga. At…
Having a morning routine that includes energizing yet simple yoga stretches is one of the best ways to get your day off to the right start. The below exercises will help you wake up your spine, detox your organs, and get your mind in the right mode to tackle the…
Most people know that yoga is an amazing tool for improving health and flexibility, but what they do not know is that yoga is one of the most effective methods to lose weight. At a superficial level, yoga is too “gentle and slow”, the polar opposite of exercises such as…
When we workout, we are constantly pushing ourselves to run faster, jumper higher, and lift heavier. However, in today’s society, we all have less free time. It is no wonder the majority of the fitness community wants to make the most out of their workouts. Exercise has become a science…
You’ve probably heard the word ‘Chakras’ mentioned in a yoga class, especially on YouTube where Chakra balancing classes are getting more popular. The concept of Chakras may seem very ‘New Age’ and you do not know what it actually means. Not to worry, you are not alone. Even people who…
Yin Yoga is increasingly practised by yogis and is now a staple in many yoga studios. Nonetheless, most students are familiar with the more "yang" practices – the active yoga classes such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Yoga which focus on dynamic movement to build heat and may not have tried…
Starting a home yoga studio is easy, all you need is a yoga mat you can get as cheap as $10, free videos online, and you can get started. However, if you have been practising at home and are now comfortable in your home-based studio, you will eventually want to…