Yoga For Beginners Series: Flexibility
This Yoga For Beginners Series is geared towards the absolute yoga beginner. There are many reasons yoga poses may be difficult for you: Inflexibility Muscle Weakness Inability To Balance Inability To Concentrate This series will aim to work all area This series will aim to work all areas of the bod…
Pranayama for Beginners: Guide to Breath Control
First a few definitions: Prana means breath or cosmic force. Ayama means to extend or draw out. Pranayama is the practice of breath control. Pranayama is the fourth limb of Patenjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga. According to the Yoga Sutras,There are three types of pranayama: Inhalation control (bahya ….
Introduction to Meditation: A Simple Guide for Beginners
Many people new to yoga and meditation may believe that meditating is simply siting cross-legged, with your eyes closed, saying “ommmmmmm.”
This is far from the truth. Although sitting cross-legged and chanting is one way to begin the process of meditation, there’s a whole lot more going on than mee…
The Seventh Chakra – Sahasrara Crown Chakra (Chakra For Beginners Series)
The Crown Chakra, the last chakra in the system, is located at the top of the head. It’s associated with information, understanding and comprehension.The Crown Chakra represents thought and wisdom. It is considered the “seat of enlightenment” and the ultimate state of consciousness. Each of the chak…
What Is Yoga…And What Yoga Is Not
That’s quite a different definition than the one we are used to hearing in the west: where yoga is a physical exercise similar to Pilates or aerobics. But as you can see from the definition above, yoga is much more than that. It’s a whole-body, whole-life philosophy. As we’ve already discussed, yo…
Yoga For Beginners Series – Spine Flexiblity For The Inflexible
Welcome to the Yoga For Beginners Series, designed specifically for absolute beginners. Whether you struggle with inflexibility, muscle weakness, balance, or concentration, this series aims to address all these areas while focusing on spine flexibility. Remember, yoga is a lifelong practice. Progres…
Yoga For Better Night’s Sleep – Simple Measures For Effective Relief
A good night’s sleep is mandatory for better health. Many people who suffer from sleep disorders can get relief by performing yoga. There are various asanas in yoga that can relieve the tension or stress responsible for disturbances in sleep. Yoga also provides relaxation to the body organs so that …
Yoga For Everybody In The Family
Yoga for everybody can easily be adopted by every member of a family. Right from kids to the grandparents of the house, everyone can benefit from the yog for beginners classes. Yog practice is the only exercise form that fits all needs for all stages of life. Yoga for kids is a comparatively newer …
How Yoga Helps You Find Balance in a Busy World
The definition of yoga is yoke or union—union of breath, body, and mind. Simple, right? So why isn’t it? Why do we get so wrapped up in our busy lives, the stress, the tension, and feeling overwhelmed that we forget to breathe, forget to let go and relax? For me, that’s where practicing yoga comes …
Starting Your Yoga Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
With growing health and wellness awareness in the US, many yoga poses and sequences for beginners have become popular. These are easy-to-do exercises done preferably on an empty stomach to derive immediate and long lasting benefits. People who have lost the charm of having a fit and fine physical ap…
