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
As part of our classical suryanamaskar practice, we transition from downward facing dog to half plank. This is great for building upper body strength, especially if you are a beginner. For many, full plank and Chaturanga are inaccessible initially due to lack of strength or form. Once you build strength Read more
Many beginner students of yoga experience knee pain while performing standing postures; particularly when the knees are bent. This is prevalent in postures like Warrior 1 and 2 (lunges for the common man). Causes for the knee pain are many : previous injuries, hyperextension of the knee, weak quads/thigh muscles Read more
Downward facing dog is a strength building pose for beginners. As you progress in your asana practice, it becomes a resting pose between vinyasas. Give a lot of importance to your hand placement in downward facing dog to prevent injury and strengthen the muscles. Find below a go to guide Read more
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cardiovascular disease causes 30% of the deaths in the UAE, being the top killer in the country. Many factors come into play here, such as, high blood pressure, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle and high cholesterol, to name a few. Prevention is always better Read more
The answer is yes, according to latest research. Now, before we go into the scientific aspect of this article, we need to talk about yoga itself. We already know that yoga and meditation have immense benefits, physically, emotionally and psychologically. Many people join the practice to become stronger and more Read more
Cobra is one of the basic back bending postures taught in yoga classes. It is a great chest opener and an excellent posture to correct slouching shoulders and strengthen the back. Like any back bends, it is invigorating and when done correctly, can prevent and heal lower back pain. Most Read more
Tadasana is often thought of as ‘just a standing stance’ from where you begin your surya namaskar. In reality, it is one of the first postures you should master, as it teaches the right alignment for the body starting from feet upwards. Tadasana stance is followed for all other standing postures, Read more
Yoga practice includes strengthening of the physical body as well as the subtle body. The subtle body, otherwise known as the energy body, is the part where energy, or prana, flows. Chakras are spinning wheels of energy within the subtle body that align in the spine, starting Read more
Benefits of Pranayam / Breathing exercises Breathing is an essential part of Yoga as well as daily life. The mind, body and breath are connected and can have a strong influence over each other. For example, stress stemming from daily activities such as work can result in fast, Read more