#Asana
yoga for lower 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:...
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...
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...
scorpion pose – 6 easy steps to vrschikasana
mastering the vrschikasana – scorpion pose revisited When I first stepped onto my yoga mat, I was unaware of its profound impact on my life,...
reclining pigeon pose, sitting pigeon: how, what and why
You may have heard of pigeon pose or hip-openers in general, but have you tried Reclining Pigeon? This variation is a hip-opener and a relaxing...
gate pose, stretch your side body (parighasana)
Yoga side gate pose is energized and lightened in Parighasana, in these kneeling yoga poses the breath is invited to become fully three-dimensional. We are...
surya namaskar – sun salutation
All you need to know about Surya Namaskar Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a fundamental element in the yogi community and regular practice of the...
virasana & supta virasana
The meaning of Hero’s pose (& Reclined) How? Come sit with your knees touching and your feet a little bit wider than your hips. Take...
how yoga can help you to improve your mental and emotional health
eight yogic limbs – yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi The subject of this article is deeply personal to me, as it...
maricyasana-a | spinal twist in sitting
a stress-reducing, spine elongating pose Saint Maricyasana is a wonderful pose for reducing stress and strain on the back by stretching the lumbar spine and...
child’s pose – balasana
how-to and benefits of child’s pose A quick step-by-step guide for moving through the restorative Child’s Pose in your yoga practice. Bow down on the...
the most common mistakes when we practice the plank
phalakasana reconsidered Let’s talk about the most common mistakes when we perform plank position or abdominal plate. No doubt the isometric abdominal muscles benefit from...
camel pose, ustrasana
fear and trust Camel pose, ustrasana, is difficult for me to do. I have enough length in my lower back and side waist to do...
downward facing dog | adho much svanasana revisited
back to basics with adho mukha svanasana Downward-facing dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana is arguably one of the most recognizable of yoga poses. From a...