Hatha Yoga 101

A beginners guide to Hatha Yoga.

In the Presence of BKS Iyengar

Lillah Schwartz reveals the secrets of Iyengar Yoga.

What Should Your FIRST Yoga Exercise Be?

Yoga is one of the most popular exercise regimens today, with hundreds of poses (or asanas). But which asana should you start with? This article looks at the Sun Salutation for beginners.

Yoga And Its Importance

Yoga is a traditional system of healing for the mind and body. It means union. It is a popular belief that yoga can cleanse your body of toxins and improve muscle tone, as well as help in blood circulation.

The Benefits of Practicing Yoga

If you are thinking of starting a healthy lifestyle brought about by yoga, then you must know the essentials of practicing yoga.

What Do I Need To Know About Yoga?

Just about everyone has heard of yoga, but what is it?

Yoga: Three Reasons Not to Do Bow

The Bow – (Dhanurasana) The Bow is a very invigorating and exhilarating pose raising both halves of the body at once, combining the movement of the Cobra pose (Bhujangasana) and the Locust pose (Salabhasana). In this posture the hands are used like a bow-string to pull the head, trunk and legs up, while the body rests on the abdomen. The Bow gives a full backward bend to the whole spine and muscles of the back, from the neck to the lower back. The Bow pose works all parts of the back simultaneously.

How to Incorporate Yoga in Your Fitness Regimen

With the several benefits attached to yoga including increased flexibility while simultaneously increasing strength and a sound mind, its no wonder several people are interested in Yoga. But how can it be combined with your existing fitness workout? Let’s see.

What Is Yoga - History and Origins

Yoga has been referenced in many ancient texts, including the Bhagavad Gita. Find out what yoga really is, and trace some its history from India's pre-vedic civilizations.

The Chakra Centers And The Capacity Of Activating Them-Part 2

Everyone knows about the 6 Chakras. In reality they are 7 in number. The seventh Chakra is Sahasrar and is generally not counted because it is the leader of all subordinate Chakras. Thus the 7 energy Chakras (plexuses) are symbols of 7 Lokas (worlds), 7 Rishis, 7 seers and 7 continents. A description of energies and forms associated with each Chakra can be found in many scriptures pertaining to spiritual practices.

The History of Yoga

Yoga is an ancient practice and has been in existence for millennia. The word yoga comes from the Sanskirt work yuj. Yuj is often interpreted to mean union or a method of practice. .

Yoga: When Should You Consider a Private Lesson?

So, who needs a private lesson when you can buy a Yoga video and learn from the masters? Learning Yoga should be a “piece of cake,” right? Wrong; as a matter of fact – Painfully wrong.

Part I: Yoga and Weight Lifting Go Perfectly Together

Yoga poses have long been used to stretch and lengthen muscles, so that increased flexibility can make everyday activities easier. By its very nature yoga is slow, giving the muscles, through a multitude of poses, time to stretch, eliminate toxins, and bring balance to the body once again.

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture – Standing Forward Bend

‘Pada’ means foot and ‘Hasta’ means hand so this pose consists of standing with feet together, bending forward from the hips, and standing on one’s hands. The practice of this asana promotes a youthful vigour throughout the life. The Standing Forward Bend gives a complete stretch to the entire posterior (back) of the body, from the back of the scalp to the back of the heels.

How To Create An Accurate Client Profile For Your Yoga Studio Business

There is probably a certain type of person that makes up the majority of your clientele. By knowing this person, you can run your studio to cater more effectively to them. In doing so, you will get more of them, be able to better serve their particular needs, and make more money in the process.