YOGA 101

Mommy and me Yoga: the ultimate guide
Far from just another trend, mommy and me yoga is a transformative experience allowing mothers and their children to bond deeply while engaging in wholesome...

kapotasana: king pigeon
What is Kapotasana? Kapotasana, often called the “Pigeon Pose” in yoga, is a deep backbend offering numerous benefits for the mind and body. This pose,...

What is Ananda Yoga? Principles, benefits, and practice guide
Spirituality and inner awareness have always been at the heart of yoga, but Ananda Yoga takes this connection deeper. Based in the Kriya Yoga tradition...

Why do Hip Openers release emotions?
Why am I crying for no reason with hip openers poses I’ve seen many people in the global yoga community raise this question: “Why do...

sitting down with beryl bender birch
Beryl Bender Birch I can remember her classes at the Yoga Journal Conference last April so distinctly. I settled in on my mat patiently along...

Yoga breathing: Pranayama techniques
Yoga breathing exercises are known as pranayama breathing or pranayam. Pranayama is the control of the inhalation and exhalation processes of breathing. In Sanskrit, prana...

Scorpion Pose – 6 Easy Steps to Mastering Vrschikasana and Scorpion Stance
When I first stepped onto my yoga mat, I was unaware of the profound transformation it would bring to my life. Yoga began as a...

benefits of morning yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that originated in ancient India. It involves practicing physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve flexibility,...

Yoga Nidra for sleep
One night a few years ago, a zombie showed up to my Yoga Nidra for sleep class. Vacant, she rolled out her mat and sat...

Yogi food: what do yogis eat and why it matters?
Eat like a yogi – Sattvic foods, a Yogic diet They say, “You are what you eat,” which is precisely why we should be mindful...

YOGALINE Alignment Yoga Mat
Confidence with the Yogaline Personalized Alignment Yoga Mat. YOGALINE | Practicing yoga with confidence is easy when you can find ideal postures for your body....

does yoga burn calories? how many?
Those of you who are still suspicious if yoga counts as a workout. Most people wonder how many calories does yoga burn ; some assume...

solar eclipse yoga practice
5 poses to incorporate to enhance the experience For the more spiritual among us, you may avoid practicing yoga during a full moon. Or you...

i did hot yoga for one week and this is what i learned
practice hot bigram yoga challenge experience Hot yoga has always intimidated me. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to handle the high heat and...

an interview with andrea lutz
ashtanga yoga – letting the breath carry you through the practice In the heart of Berlin, up on the Prenzlauer hill, there is Ashtanga Studio...

Seane Corn exclusive interview on being part of the – I am “doing it” YOGI TIMES’ campaign
What an honor it is to connect with Seane Corn and interview her for the YOGI TIMES I AM DOING IT CAMPAIGN! Seane Corn is...

how yoga helps you to do an inversion pose
dare to dive into the sea “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” You’ve probably heard this quote many times before. Maybe it...

5 Simple Tips for Teaching Yoga to Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Teaching deaf yoga or adapting your practice to support students with hearing loss can be a deeply enriching experience. As someone living with sensorineural hearing...

the poetry of the yoga sutras of patanjali 1.3 & 1.4
The first 16 sutras are considered the sweet sixteen of the Yoga Philosophy. I truly feel you can taste the essence in the first four....