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For anyone who has ever been to a yoga class or practiced Ashtanga Yoga specifically, you may have come across headstand, also known as Salamba Sirsasana in Sanskrit. Salamba Sirsasana or Headstand is a head-balancing posture, which is considered to be the king of all asanas. We stand upside down, without any weight on our […]
As we all know, having your very own yoga mat means that you’ll have to clean it from time to time. I know that it can feel like a chore, but I have three DIY yoga mat cleaner formulas you can prepare in just a couple of minutes. To make a DIY yoga mat cleaner […]
Ashtanga yoga is one of the most popular styles of yoga and the ashtanga primary series is a wonderful practice to flow through. It can be considered to be a moving meditation, as we flow in and out of the poses, always guided by the breath. According to David Swenson in his book Ashtanga Yoga […]
For anyone who has ever been to a yoga class or practiced Ashtanga Yoga specifically, you may have come across Wheel pose, also known as Urdhva Dhanurasana in Sanskrit. Wheel Pose is a physically demanding yoga pose where the spine goes into extension. In Sanskrit, it is called Urdhva Dhanurasana, translated as Upward-Facing Bow. It […]
Marichyasana D is a pose from Ashtanga Yoga. It is the fourth and final of the 4 Marichyasana poses (a, b, c and d). And so in this article, we’re going to focus all our attention on just this Marichyasana pose, Marichyasana D. Marichyasana D is an advanced asana in the Ashtanga yoga primary series. […]
Marichyasana C is a pose from Ashtanga Yoga. It is the third of 4 Marichyasana poses (a, b, c and d). And so in this article, we’re going to focus all our attention on just this Marichyasana pose, Marichyasana C. Marichyasana C is the first sitting twist in the Ashtanga yoga primary series. It is […]
If you have ever been to a yoga class, you will most likely have practiced sun salutations. But have you ever practiced 108 sun salutations? Most yoga classes start off with sun salutations. Sun salutations can be considered as different shapes in space we create with our bodies. And so through this series of movements […]
Finding the best yoga mat for your practice isn’t always easy. To ensure you choose the right one for you, you need to make sure it is suitable for your practice and that it matches your lifestyle. Whether you’re buying your first yoga mat or your fiftieth, browsing online or in-person, I’m here to help. […]
Yoga mats may be the only investment you ever have to make. And so naturally, when you purchase your very own yoga mat, you want to know exactly how long it is going to last. The average yoga mat can last for anywhere between 6 months and 2 years. Where your yoga mat lands in […]
Having a non-slip yoga mat is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a new yoga mat. The reason is that if your yoga mat provides sufficient grip, it may help make your yoga practice just that much easier as you won’t be sliding in poses like downward-facing dog. Given the importance […]