YOGA
Yoga is more than a practice — it’s a path to deeper self-awareness, strength, and inner peace. At Yogi Times, we explore every dimension of yoga, from foundational poses and breathwork to philosophy, meditation, and mindful living. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening a lifelong practice, our articles offer guidance rooted in wisdom and experience. Explore our guides below.
how yoga teacher training opened my eyes
I have been on the yoga bandwagon since 1998. Two years after having scoliosis surgery, all my medical restrictions were lifted, and I had a...
Enter the world of spirit
The real roots of Yoga Every day in cities across North America, Europe, and Australia millions of people roll out their yoga mats and practice...
Interview with Swami BV Padmanabha
Bhakti Yoga Brahmachari Swami BV Padmanabha Since his teenage age of just 19, Swami BV Padmanabha has lived a life of brahmachari. After Nince years of...
The space between breaths: Kumbhaka – Pranayama
This summer, I took an eight-week course on pranayama, the yogic art of breath control. Halfway through the course, we began to work with kumbhaka...
patanjali’s yoga sutras
How It Works Throughout the world, thousands of individuals regularly attend group yoga classes seeking the benefits of this timeless science of self. In an...
The Soul of Yoga: A journey back to its ancient essence
Every day in cities across North America, Europe, and Australia millions of people roll out their yoga mats and practice a vast range of yoga...
Yogis gone wild
Yoga Yenta Summertime is here and I’m ready for some R & R! Yapping about yoga all day can be exhausting, not to mention pondering...
Jason Crandell Yoga
Whether you are male or female, if you have ever been to a yoga class, you’ve probably noticed how few men seem to be in...
Flying Pigeon Pose
Why Eka Pada Galavasana – Flying pigeon pose Named for the sage Galva, Eka Pada Galavasana, or flying pigeon pose, is a big asana, combining hip...
Devaduuta Panna asana (fallen angel pose): Steps, benefits, variations, and preparatory poses
TL;DR Fallen Angel Pose, or Devaduuta Panna Asana, is an advanced twisting arm balance built from Side Crow Pose. It requires shoulder stability, core control,...
what is abundance? of abundance
Yoga and spiritual abundance Financial abundance seems to elude the rich and the poor alike. For some, too little money leads to unhappiness. For others,...
the true yogic journey begins
what being a yogi means Because I grew up doing yoga in India, I am often asked about the background, practice and philosophy of yoga....
Savasana (Corpse Pose): Benefits, meaning, and how to practice
Savasana is the pose many students wait for and the one many others quietly avoid. Physically, it looks simple. You lie on your back, let...
