Cross-legged yoga poses are at the heart of traditional yoga practice, deeply rooted in meditation, pranayama (breath control), and energy alignment. These postures not only enhance hip flexibility and spinal strength but also provide
Angststörungen gehören zu den häufigsten psychischen Problemen unserer Zeit. Sie zeigen sich in vielen Formen: von der allgemeinen Angst über soziale Phobien bis hin zu Panikattacken. Die gute Nachricht ist,
Are you ready to dive into Tolangulasana, also known as the Weighing Scale Pose? If you’ve been searching for a challenging and rewarding asana to elevate your yoga practice, Tolangulasana
Pada Sanchalanasana, or Leg Cycling, is a dynamic yoga pose from the Hatha Yoga Pawanmuktasana series that brings vitality to your practice. In Sanskrit, “Pada” means leg, and “Sanchalanasana” translates
Are you looking for how to reduce neck pain? Neck pain can be a real nuisance, disrupting your daily routine and affecting your overall well-being. If you’re tired of constantly battling
A quick guide about Insomnia and Yoga – Yoga for Insomnia A quick guide about Insomnia and Yoga – Yoga for Insomnia Are sleepless nights taking a toll on your
Ardha Chandrasana (Half-Moon Pose) – Alignment, Benefits and Cautions Ardha Chandrasana is also known as Half-Moon Pose. It is practiced during the Chandra Namaskar or Moon Salutation. On the physical level,
Winter is here and so is the cold and dark time of the year. If you are living in a tropical country, this might not be the case for you, but many of us do go through this tricky yet beautiful time of the year. Winter is the season of cosiness, snow, Christmas, heating spices, biscuits and sleep ins.
There’s no doubt that our minds are overstimulated and constantly on the go in today’s world, leaving us feeling stressed, anxious and depressed. Before I set out on my yoga teacher training journey, I was working flat-out in advertising, constantly feeling tired and exercise was the last thing on my to-do list. I felt completely overwhelmed and unable to cope with not just my job, but my life outside of work too. I was binge drinking on weekends and in a bad cycle of ‘work hard and party harder’ that I didn’t want to be in. My energy, confidence and will to do anything, other than Netflix and chill, was out the window. My physical and psychological health was at an all-time low- and I knew it because I actually noticed it.
The Sanskrit word mudra is translated as gesture or attitude. Mudras can be described as psychic, emotional, devotional and aesthetic gestures or attitudes.
Yogis have experienced mudras as attitudes of energy flow, intended to link the individual pranic force with the universal or cosmic force.
Sometimes it lasts in love and sometimes it hurts instead” was singing Adele, an English singer and songwriter, in 2011. She is not the first and won’t be the last to sing about the pain love can cause.
Heartbreaks can indeed have devastating effects on the mind and the body: at best you lose some self-esteem, feel less grounded, get some anxiety. At worst you fall into depression, abusing your body with alcohol, junk food and inactivity, and abusing your mind with negative thoughts about yourself, the people around you, and the Universe. It feels like your whole world has collapsed, you don’t know who you are anymore or where you’re going, you feel lost.
Get your day started with these 6 most efficient yoga postures to start your morning. These are the perfect postures to practise every morning in order to feel fresh, energised and ready for the day!
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation increases the blood flow in your body and makes sure that all of your muscles wake up, fill with prana and release stiffness from the night. It’s a highly effective flow of 12 asanas that stretch and counter-stretch your body while taking deep breaths and releasing accumulated carbon dioxide.
We are thrilled to share that one of our beloved teachers Bipin Ji—the heart of Yoga India Foundation—has just published his first book! 🎉