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Yin Yoga Guide: All You Need to Know About Its Purpose, Benefits, and How to Practise it

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…

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August 24, 2020

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Yin Yoga for Beginners: Full Body Stretch for Flexibility and Stress Relief

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd24M18293Y Note: If you are unable to watch the video above, you can access it directly on YouTube here. A little about Yin Yoga Yin Yoga has become quite popular in recent years, with many studios offering the practice as a staple. For those of you who haven't tried Yin…

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August 17, 2020

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True Meaning of a Yoga Asana Practice and What it Means for Your Mind, Body and Soul

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…

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June 24, 2020

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Building Shoulder Strength for Yoga Inversions and Arm Balances

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…

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June 15, 2020

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How to do Cobra Pose: Step-by-Step with Modifications

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…

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June 2, 2020

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Pranayama Breathing: An Introduction to Yoga Breathwork for Beginners (Free Guide)

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…

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May 25, 2020

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4 Pranayama Breathing Techniques to Practise for Your Morning Routine (Free Guide)

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…

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May 25, 2020

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How to Do Warrior 1 Pose: Avoid Knee Pain with Proper Alignment and Modifications

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…

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May 23, 2020