Ashtanga yoga, also known as the eight-limb tradition or Mystore style, equally prioritizes the physicality of the practice, breath regulation, consciousness, focus, and lifestyle. Also, Ashtanga has six series: primary, intermediate, and four advanced levels. If you’re new to Ashtanga…
Chronic lower back pain is a common experience for many people. Regardless of age or gender, most people experience some type of back pain in their lifetime. Having chronic back pain leads to limited mobility and the inability to work.…
Research on meditation has led to startling discoveries on how mindfulness can impact and even physically change the shape of our brains. While meditation typically involves exploring the inner realms of one’s consciousness, some practitioners have been wondering whether it’s…
We live in times when the motivation to start yoga has more reasons than simply searching for the connection to your body. Nowadays, people turn to yoga to overcome laziness, improve their mood, or participate in yoga challenges. You don’t…
Flexibility isn’t a natural ability for most people. Incorporating fundamental movements and exercises into your lifestyle, though, can help you increase your flexibility. But it’s easy to get frustrated if you don’t see immediate results. Here are 5 common reasons…
Yoga is known for being a relaxing and stress-relieving form of exercise. If you practice consistently but feel like it’s not challenging enough, you might be considering adding a yoga trapeze to attempt more challenging positions. Incorporating a yoga trapeze…
Yoga is an ancient practice that engages the mind, body, and spirit and helps you develop flexibility, strength, focus, and resilience through consistent practice. Pairing yoga with light cardio, such as a short walk or a quick warm-up, can be…
We all love to strengthen our bodies with a powerful, fast-paced vinyasa. However, restful moments such as Balasana are important to assimilate all the practice nutrients and nurture our body. Child’s Pose, or Balasana, is crucial in any yogi’s practice,…
A meditation table can be used to create a dedicated space to help promote peace, tranquility, and a sense of grounding during your practice. The table usually contains incense sticks, rosary beads, small idols, or other objects you spiritually resonate…
While practitioners of yoga can experience several benefits from their practice, the positive impact yoga has on the digestive system is certainly one of the major benefits. Certain yoga poses and sequences are known to naturally strengthen the digestive fire,…
Today, most dedicated yoga practitioners sign up for teacher training programs, which involve a rigorous training course to prepare you to teach yoga. And while obtaining a certificate can be pretty straightforward, securing a stable job as a teacher is more…
When people begin to practice yoga, they don’t necessarily know about everything that it entails. There is more to know than just a few poses and breathing techniques. In fact, there are many accessories that you should have when you…