The edge is the sweet spot. In yoga asana practice, it’s the place where you feel a deep sensation, without causing pinching or pain. It’s the tipping point between “not enough” and “too much.”
I used to trip and stumble a lot while I was running, either on an easy trail in a local park or during a mountain race. After many years of blaming my technique or weak ankles, I began thinking back to the biggest falls I had had
Gyan mudra is a hand position used in yoga and meditation practices. The Sanskrit word “mudra” means “seal” or “gesture.” Mudras have been used for thousands of years, with historic roots
Consider the home altar for all things yogic. A true-blue slice of inspiration for your space may come from various aspects of your current life or the one you want to lead. Here are helpful ideas on how to create your home altar.
Originating in ancient India, oil pulling has become a popular complementary or alternative method to modern dental care. A traditional Ayurvedic practice...
Injuries can happen in yoga. One of the most common ways yoga practitioners get hurt is by underestimating the importance of keeping their wrists in check. Follow these tips for a safe and healthy yoga practice.
As a yoga teacher-in-training, I had heard about both the benefits and the disadvantages of traditional (or Bikram) hot yoga. But I couldn't just take anyone's word for it. I had to experience it myself.
In honor of women’s history month, we’re doing a deep dive into the evolution of this once gender-specific practice - from the mid 1900’s to modern day. We’ll be highlighting three female yoginis that pioneered the path for women everywhere to evolve and expand our modern-day practices of yoga.
Lotus pose (Padmasana) is a cross-legged seated position is an asana that some yoga practitioners find totally attainable and others, despite flexibility elsewhere, find it nearly impossible.
Aromatherapy is simply the art and science of using natural and high-quality scents to have specific effects on the body. Essential oils, which are made of herbs, trees, resins, roots or flowers, contain a concentration of a given plant that is extracted through pressing or steam distillation.
If you’re from the Western hemisphere, thinking about anything tantric may bring to mind sex and sensuality. You might be surprised to learn that, traditionally, tantra is more about spirituality than intimate yoga sequences with a partner.
