Do you feel that your yoga practice does not fit you? The purpose of yoga is to connect you with your true nature. This practice saw its origin in the Hindu and Vedic traditions, roots that are shared with another ancient art of healing: Ayurveda. This leads to the fact that, despite being different practices, they share the same principle …
Understanding the Seven Chakras: An Overview Explore the main bioenergetic centers of the body and how to use them as a guide during your healing process. Modern conventional medicine has been taught to view health and the human body from a rational and limited ‘physical’ perspective. As such, it relies on similar paradigms to address illnesses and challenges to people’s …
Breath Awareness: A Path to Deeper Yoga Practice On waking every morning, I do some simple yoga in bed. I spend a few minutes on easy stretches and conscious breathing. Breathing in yoga is a revelation. It can be brief and uncomplicated yet have a profound effect.” Antonia Balazs The Benefits of Breathing in Yoga At the moment, the nights …
Finding the Right Fit: Tips for Yoga Clothing Yoga is a journey of self-realization and a celebration of you, your inner self and your inner beauty so start with yourself when looking for yoga clothing. Whether you want to express yourself with neutral colours or bold, vibrant colours and patterns, you can choose clothing which reflects your style and symbolises …
Preventing Hypertension: Tips for a Healthy Heart Hypertension or high blood pressure can easily increase the risk of stroke or heart attack. However, there are lifestyle changes that can help people with hypertension reduce the risks it brings. Having an active lifestyle and exercise can minimize the dangers of hypertension. Exercise does not only help lower blood pressure, but it …
The Importance of Precision and Alignment in Iyengar Yoga Iyengar Yoga is a type of Hatha Yoga developed by Belur Krishnamacharya Sundararaja Iyengar, better known as B.K.S. Iyengar. This method is truly inclusive, allowing anyone to practice, though it is demanding. It is based on the eight paths of yoga, or Ashtanga Yoga, as described by Patanjali in the Yoga …
In the extensive repertoire of yoga asanas, you’ll find a number of animal-named poses. From Downward Facing Dog to Cat-Cow and from Cobra to Eagle, each animal-inspired pose has its unique set of benefits and challenges. In the spirit of this beautiful connection with nature, today we will explore the “Penguin Yoga Pose”, a playful and rejuvenating asana that’s often …
