Bolsters are widely used in yoga practice, especially in alignment focused yoga, restorative yoga and prenatal yoga. They help to passively stretch and open the body, releasing stress and tension and making the postures more accessible. Whether you are dealing with an injury or trying to improve your flexibility, bolsters Read more
Cannot relax during shavasana? I can completely empathise! During the early days of my asana practice, I found it extremely difficult to release and let go in Shavasan. I would slowly open my eyes and take a sneak peek at my friends to see who else was up!!! Sure enough, Read more
A question was posed to me by a young working mother recently: “I would love to add Yoga or an exercise program to my daily routine, but I just don’t know how as I don’t seem to find the time. How can I make my life style better?” It Read more
Have you been disillusioned by the lack of progress in your yoga practice? Like everything else, the effort we put into our yoga practice determines our progress. Progress can be measured as improvement in strength, flexibility, energy levels or calmness, depending on our goals. Please note that we Read more
Yoga might not change the circumstances or troubles that you face in life, but it will definitely change the way you perceive or react to situations. Yoga is being practiced across the globe today for its ability to positively impact body and mind. The beauty of asana practice is that is can Read more
Fun fact: There are 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles and more than 100 tendons and ligaments in each foot which work together to provide support, balance and mobility. Who would have thought ? Flat foot is the term used when the arch of the feet are collapsed and sole Read more
For many, the word yoga is synonymous with the phycial asana practice. But yoga is more than just headstands, handstands, downward dogs and complicated twists and bends of the body. The word Yoga means ‘Union’ and stands for the union of the body, mind and the soul. Yoga is more Read more
Bhujangasan is one of the most widely used yogic back bends. Like any other posture or physical exercise, Bhujangasana can cause lower back problems when done incorrectly. We had done a comprehensive write up on Cobra pose earlier this year. You can find it here. Below are four Read more
Many women suffer from pain, muscle cramps, bloating or general weakness in the body during their monthly cycle. For many others, it is another normal day. Hormonal imbalances during this time can cause emotional distress, anger, depression or anxiety. Even in these modern times, women are uncomfortable to talk about Read more
A mixed level class has beginners, intermediate and advanced students and the instructor tries to incorporate something challenging and interesting for everyone.For a beginner yoga student, it can be daunting to join a class full of yogis who ease into the posture while the teacher speaks Sanskrit names and gives Read more