Have you seen your yoga teacher ending or beginning your class with Namaste? If so, then have you ever thought about what does it meant and why you might be saying it? There are so many rituals connected to yoga which people need to practice, and what separates it from other physical activities. The gesture…
When practicing yoga, your teacher is the most crucial prop. But, the use of props in real is a debatable subject because most of the time it is thought that the practitioner becomes dependent on them. But, when you actually start using it, you will feel the difference. Even when you are practicing at home…
What is yoga? Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word Yuj meaning yoke or bind interpreted as “union.” A man practicing yoga is called yogi and a female practitioner is known as a yogini. The practice has been here for around 2,000 years. There are eight limbs of yoga: the pranayama (breathing), yamas (restraints), niyamas…
Joining yoga classes for the first time? Do not panic or do not feel nervous. Every person in the class had once been the first-time yoga practitioner. Of course, you may have several questions crossing your mind regarding what to wear, what to carry with you, would you need any special thing, what kind of…
You choose yoga to stay fit and healthy, but only regular practice of different asanas is not enough. Your diet also plays a crucial role in getting full benefit from your yoga sessions. Have you ever thought why sportsmen and pregnant women need special diet plan? This is for the same reason why you need…
Over worked, not getting enough sleep and feeling extreme pressure – do not let these things hamper your life. There are many ways to find peace without having to invest a huge sum at a good spa near you. All you need is ten minutes or less to manage your breathe to remain stress-free. Controlled…
People’s preference for yoga has changed a lot with initiatives taken from various yoga gurus. This has brought yoga asanas into living rooms across the world. Now, yoga can be found at most local gyms and fitness centres that have changed the way people practice health. From yoga fashion brands to books and magazines, there…
Practicing yoga during periods is a notorious issue – while some say that women should not practice it during her menstruation, others believe practicing it has many benefits. Some say do the inversion asanas whereas others say to avoid it. It is all about beliefs and misconceptions. Let’s gear to find some facts. Every woman…
Yoga has myriad benefits – it helps to lower your blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and increase strength – that should be good enough to bring you to the mat. However, many people do not prefer to go for this fitness regime due to some pervasive myths. For them, it is too slow and boring. Most…
Yoga translates to healthy body and mind. Many ‘asanas’ of yoga have proved to add quality years to life without taking on chemically formulated drugs. However, people have misconceptions about performing various asanas or the time of a day when they can actually perform it. Let’s see what a yoga expert Cyndi Lee has to…
