YOGA 101
5 easy yoga poses for back pain
Join us on a journey of Yogasana for back pain relief. We’ll travel down the spine to the region most vulnerable to stress and strain:...
Yoga Motivation: How to Stay Inspired and Energized on Your Mat
As the editor-in-chief of YOGI TIMES, I’ve shared the highs and lows of yoga motivation with countless practitioners, including my own. Trust me, I’ve been...
What are the three disadvantages of Yoga?
The first time I tried yoga was 16 years ago. I remember very well that I was in my sophomore year of high school and...
What is a Yogi? Understanding the definition and meaning
What truly defines a yogi? Beyond asanas and meditation, being a yogi embodies a holistic philosophy of life. This article explores the deeper meaning of...
gentle yoga: 10 restorative poses for renewal
Gentle yoga is a form of Hatha yoga that emphasizes slow, gentle movements, deep breathing, and relaxation. Others describe it as a more accessible and...
Vinyasa practiceVinyasa Yoga: my journey into the breath, flow, and transformation of practice
Finding harmony in Vinyasa: how breath and movement create flow Vinyasa yoga is more than a series of poses—it’s a dynamic, breath-centered practice where movement...
Inspirational Yoga mats 2025
The yoga mat is an essential part of our yoga practice and with new technologies, mat materials are ever-improving, allowing for the ultimate performance. Yoga...
Purity of body
The essence of Yoga Join Deepak Chopra M.D, creator of ‘The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: a Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit‘...
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...
5 essential life skills that you can train with yoga
Develop yoga skills for life Yoga is a centuries-proven method towards self-realization and well-being. You can interpret the concept of self-realization in your own way,...
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...
Jade Yoga Mat Review: The Jade Harmony Mat, Your New Practice Partner
For the toughest of yogis – Jade Yoga mat review Let’s be real: finding the perfect yoga mat is like finding the perfect pair of...
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...
