One beauty of yoga is that nearly no gear is required. Yoga originated in ancient India and early practitioners were almost universally Hindu renunciants for whom earthly possessions were a burden, not a luxury. Their only possessions were a drinking gourd and a hand woven mat that served as a blanket or mattress for sleeping and …
Yoga is almost something everyone can do. Even children can learn poses with just a few sessions and benefit from its advantages at a very early age. If you want to start learning how to do yoga, here’s a short and simple beginner’s guide to choosing the right kind for you and everything else you …
If you are just a beginner to take yoga classes, it may be difficult to know exactly what to buy from the “yoga and fitness” section of a store. Do you really need your own customized PVC free yoga mat? What are the blocks and straps for? Do you need to keep your mat in …
With the popularity of yoga rising throughout the western world, you have probably heard about it’s healing powers by now. However, you still aren’t sure exactly what kind of yoga may be right for your lifestyle. Chances are, you have probably asked everyone you know who practices yoga. While they may have a few suggestions, …
The world of yoga is always changing. While yoga props always have a place in every yoga studio and class, no matter what the skill level or flexibility of the practitioners, is because they elevate the integrity of many poses and allow those who would not otherwise be able to get into said poses, due to …
Have you ever heard yoga blocks? Yoga blocks are really useful in the practice for both the beginner and seasoned yogi. For beginners, foam yoga block can be used when the flexibility isn’t quite there yet, as seen in the above pose, trikonasana. For more advanced yogis, try it with revolved triangle pose. The key point to …