Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic practice and for this reason, it requires a durable yoga mat. If you were to look even at the most graceful Ashtanga yoga practitioner, you will notice that their yoga mat is prone to a lot of tough love. Given the nature of the practice, it is generally where we […]
23 Ashtanga Yoga Books Every Ashtangi Should Have
There is a wide variety of ashtanga yoga books that may help deepen your understanding of key concepts of Ashtanga yoga and of yoga in general. There are books that are based on: Here is a list of my 23 recommended Ashtanga yoga books for beginners to this practice, home practitioners, or even experienced Ashtangis […]
Ashtanga Yoga Beginner: 33 Things To Know Before Starting
As an Ashtanga yoga beginner, it is almost as if a whole new world opens up to you. There are so many interesting layers to this practice that can take a whole lifetime to open up, learn, and experience. For beginners to Ashtanga yoga and even for those who are fairly new to the practice, […]
How Yoga Helps Anxiety & Depression (Plus 15 Blissful Types To Try)
Yoga has brought health and peace of mind to people all over the world and so it is no surprise that yoga is commonly used to help with anxiety and depression, even if you just practice once a week. Yoga originated in India an estimated 5,000 years ago and has been widely practiced in the […]
Why Do Beginners think Yoga Is Hard: Is it really?
Most beginners think that yoga is hard. Indeed, yoga as a practice asks us to move in ways we are perhaps not used to. And in turn, we are going to notice where we may lack strength and flexibility. And that is completely normal! Any given yoga class is an opportunity to explore our strengths […]
Ashtanga Yoga For Beginners: A Detailed Guide
Ashtanga yoga, also known as Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic form of yoga based on controlled breathing, postures, and specific gazing point. If you are looking for information for Ashtanga yoga for beginners then this is the article for you. An increase in strength and flexibility, improvement in wellbeing, and an improvement in overall health […]
12 Reasons Yoga Is Calming & How It Reduces Stress (Science Based)
You may have noticed a feeling of calm after a yoga class. Even though you came to the studio with the world’s weight on your shoulders, leaving the class it is almost as if you are another person. Yoga can be so calming and can help us deal with the stress of our everyday lives. […]
Yoga For Athletes – 21 Unexpected Benefits
For the athletes who haven’t taken the plunge and started yoga yet, there are numerous benefits of yoga for athletes. The repetition of movements in certain sports can result in an imbalance in the body. This, in turn, may lead to aches and pains and even injury. Yoga may be able to help bring balance […]
I Asked 13 Airlines How To Travel With A Yoga Mat
Are you planning your next yoga holiday or planning to travel with your yoga mat but don’t know if you can bring it on the plane with you? The two options are to either bring your mat on the plane as carry-on luggage or check it in. Most airlines will not allow you to have […]
Is Doing Yoga Once A Week Enough?
When beginners come to my yoga studio, one of the most commonly asked questions is: How many times a week should I do yoga? The truth is, it really depends on our body, your needs, and what you want to get out of it. So is doing yoga once a week enough? It depends on […]