Resources for beginners in the yoga practice, including yoga poses tips and step-by-step instructions, yoga routines for beginners, yoga guides, and more
Many of us tend to go through the day unaware of our posture whether we are standing or sitting. Sometimes I stand with most of my weight on one leg, or I hunch my back or tuck my pelvis under the shoulders rounded forward. These bad habits tend to have…
Many people have come to associate yoga with fancy postures that improve musculoskeletal systems, physical toning, flexibility and weight loss. Modern yoga's focus on the physical body is a marked shift from the original purpose of practising yoga asanas, which emphasized keeping the internal body and energetic body in balance…
Building Shoulder Strength For Yoga Stability You may have seen all the cool headstands and handstands poses that experienced yogis post photos of all over the web and wonder how you can do that as well? You may also be thinking to yourself, there is no dang way you are…
Yoga can be rather confusing for those who are just starting out. At least when I just started practicing yoga, one of my biggest challenges was learning about the different types of yoga and figuring out which appealed most to me. After exploring almost all popular styles or types of…
Sanskrit name: Bhujangasana Pose Level: Beginner Cobra pose is a beginner backbend that increases the flexibility of the spine. It opens the chest and shoulders, stretches the torso and stimulates the digestive organs for better digestion. It is also great for strengthening the legs, buttocks and back, great for easing…
For those who want to experience yoga in its entirety, it is important to practice yoga as a lifestyle, on and off the mat. One of the “bible” of what a yogic lifestyle entails is the 8 Limbs of Yoga as detailed in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Pranayama, or…
In Part 1 of the pranayama series, we gave an introduction to pranayama and the commonly practised techniques. This article details the 4 pranayama techniques you can try right now as part of your daily routine. 4 Pranayama Breathing Techniques to Practise Daily Most pranayama techniques are practised sitting down…
https://youtu.be/11AR2sLmDF4 ** If you are unable to view the video above, you can watch it directly on YouTube here. About Warrior 1 Yoga Pose Sanskrit Name: Virabhadrasana 1 Pose Level: Beginner Warrior 1, or Virabhadrasana 1, is a foundational standing yoga pose that helps build strength and focus. Warrior 1…