As yoga has spread to the western world, it has come face to face with many religious practices. And since it’s not all that uncommon to hear your yoga teacher mention one Hindu tradition or another, it has naturally left many wondering if yoga is a...
Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana)Level – IntermediatePose Prep & PracticeBeginning on hands and knees, knees hip-width apart and stacked under hips. Lower onto forearms, elbows stacked under shoulders.Spread through the fingers, curl toes under, press...
Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)Level – BeginnerPose Prep & PracticeBeginning in Mountain pose (Tadasana) at top of mat. On an exhalation, take a big step back with the left foot, hands come to hips.Right toes (front foot) pointed toward top of mat, left foot...
Bow Pose (Dhanurasana)Level – IntermediatePose Prep & PracticeBeginning in prone position (on belly), placing a folded blanket under hips and lower abdomen. Forehead rests on mat, arms by sides palms up, legs and tops of feet extended onto mat. On an...
As your friend, I’m going to cut right to the chase and tell you the most important thing you need to know about Yin yoga…YOU NEED IT!And this article will give you the why and the how!Phew. I’m glad we got that out of the way, aren’t you?Whether you’re a new yogi or...
What Does It Mean?Karana mudra is depicted as one of the most spiritual Buddhist mudras meant for removing obstacles and fear. In case you didn’t know already, mudra is the Sanskrit word for “hand gesture.”Buddha was an Enlightened Master who achieved...
