Tag: Yoga

Stretching isn’t exactly the most glamorous or exciting part of anyone’s fitness routine, but it is an important part. To maximize the time you spend getting long and loose, you…

Classified as an asymmetrical standing balance posture, yoga’s tree pose (Vrksasana) evokes the feeling of being both grounded and wide open. Like a tree, this yoga pose illustrates the importance…

Bridge pose in yoga, also known by its Sanskrit name setu bandha sarvangasana, is a staple in most asana practices, accessible to beginners yet still challenging for advanced practitioners; it’s…

There are numerous ways to wind down after a long day. You can meditate, take a bath, spend some time in an infrared sauna—the list goes on. One often-overlooked method…

When a yoga pose is inaccessible, you don’t have to twist yourself into knots or bend over backwards to make it work—instead, consider yoga blocks as a helping hand. “Yoga…

Yoga can mean different things to different people, but the definition of Yoga comes from its ancient Sanskrit root word “yuj” which means “to yoke” or “to join”. Yoga is…

Let me start out by saying this: I am not a yogi. I mean, I guess in a very literal sense, I practice yoga therefore I am a yogi. But…

Summary: When asked to a senior obstetrician and gynecologist of Odisha, “What would you choose in between Yoga and gym workout,” he chose yoga and said, “Gym workout mostly focuses…

When Mara Kulenovic started experiencing fatigue, hot flashes, and anxiety as a result of transitioning through menopause, her yoga teacher daughter, Jasmine Peterson, suggested trying the practice as a way…

Locust pose, or salabhasana, is a belly-down, or prone, yoga posture that stretches your chest, shoulders, and spine. It’s also a backbend that’s suitable for beginners. “Locust pose improves strength and flexibility,…

Among the various pain areas in the body, many people experience trouble with their back. With our lifestyle that includes sitting for long spells and reduced movement, pain & stiffness…

Crow pose in yoga, known in Sanskrit as bakasana, is a hard-to-nail arm balance that’s on many yogis’ bucket lists. Those who’ve mastered it swear that it’s all about perfecting…

You’ve taken a yoga class or two. While you may not think of yourself as a yogi quite yet, you know the difference between mountain pose and chaturanga. But your instructor…

Butterfly pose (known as Baddha Konasana in Sanskrit) is a beginner-friendly yoga pose that helps open up your hips and ease tension. It also helps stretch and strengthen many different…

For all those of you aspiring to master the art of stretching and finding your inner peace, here is a little something.  You don’t have to be a passionate yogi…

Although you might be familiar with doing lunges in your every day workouts, the low lunge or crescent lunge in yoga is slightly more complex. Crescent lunge (or anjaneyasana in Sanskrit)…

Yoga’s warrior pose (virabhadrasana in Sanskrit) stands as a symbol of strength and endurance, embodying the qualities of the fierce warrior Virabhadra from Hindu mythology. This formidable asana, in its…

A 5,000-year-old repository of Indian knowledge and know-how, yoga is more than just twisting, turning, stretching and breathing exercises. It’s a way of life. This ancient art that strengthens the…

Although happy baby pose (ananda balasana in Sanskrit) isn’t a traditional posture in the lexicon of challenging yoga poses, it’s one worth doing at the beginning of your practice and/or the…

Consider the following 6 foundational yoga poses like your favorite workout playlist: essential, easy to follow, and perfect for getting you in the groove. Before you start attempting headstands or…