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…
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…
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Seated yoga poses are suitable for practitioners of all levels and help to tone the core as well as promote better posture. You can do them at the beginning of a yoga class to warm up the body, or at the end of the class to cool your body down.…
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…
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…