YOGA 101
three minute eggs
yoga blocks and props ergonomically designed – product review I am not much of a products person in general, let alone when it comes to...
our sādhanā and planet earth
Accepting our sādhanā For most of us modern yoga consists of a physical practice of Asana and meditation techniques for the mind, which range from...
balancing emotions through yoga
yoga for emotional wellbeing Everything you read about yoga, be it modern or ancient, states very clearly that with the practice of yoga the mind...
fun and mindful yoga games for kids
The word yoga means “to unite” or “to join.” It comes from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj.’ Through the practice of yoga postures and breathing exercises,...
raised on yoga
We are a strange breed of Generation Xers. Emerging out of the woodwork of everyday life, we are the children of the yogis. You may...
there is more to yoga than just stretching
photo model: desiree barlett I have been teaching yoga for over a decade now. My practice and teachings have evolved and deepened in a way...
yoga chakras and advanced awareness
enhancing your path to universal happiness Yoga – Union of the self and universal consciousness The practice of yoga was first developed in India over...
dhyana meditation
How to Meditate Meditation is focusing the mind on one object, and becoming absorbed in that point of focus. The traditional pose for meditation is...
6 reasons to practice karma yoga
the yoga of action According to ancient yogic texts there are four paths to realization. One of them is karma yoga, or the yoga of...
angela farmer and victor van kooten
teaching yoga in greece and beyond Practicing yoga with Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten, you’d never guess they were once devoted disciples...
linda sparrowe
Words of Yoga Words of Yoga Inspiring women with her work on and off the mat, Linda Sparrowe is a writer and certified OM teacher...
hatha yoga
relationship between gravity, spine, and breath The ancient yogis realized that the physical body was the most appropriate ‘start point’ for a consideration of wellbeing,...
a yogini ponders her political leanings
Can I be Both? So, I’m walking up 5th Avenue one early Saturday morning. The arches of Washington Square sit in my wake. The city...
who is the yoga community?
the yoga community: what do we all have in common? Yoga – everybody’s into it. The term ‘yoga community’ is almost interchangeable with the...
3 simple ways to reach ubhaya padangusthasana | big toe pose
3 simple ways to reach big toe pose Teaching yoga slipped into my life through the subconscious, through dreams. I was teaching in dreams before...
top 3 reasons to become computer literate for yoga
Taking advantage of what the digital age has to offer For some reason, spiritual practitioners have a reputation of being tech-illiterate. While I know this...