Ishvara Pranidhana: How to Surrender to the Universe

Ishvara Pranidhana: How to Surrender to the Universe

Ever heard the term, ‘to love is to surrender’? It might sound counterintuitive at first, but hear me out. When you surrender, you stay open to what life and other people have to offer. You open the door to self-love, love with others, and connection with everything...
The Basics of Hatha Yoga: 10 Classic Hatha Yoga Poses

The Basics of Hatha Yoga: 10 Classic Hatha Yoga Poses

Hatha yoga is one of the most popular types of yoga. You see it on virtually every class schedule and advertised in every yoga teacher training course. The truth is, the Hatha yoga that you see isn’t really Hatha yoga. Instead, it’s a hybrid mix of Hatha Vinyasa that...
Yoga for Seniors: 10 Gentle Yoga Poses for Older Adults

Yoga for Seniors: 10 Gentle Yoga Poses for Older Adults

Is yoga good for seniors? Yes — and honestly, it might be one of the best things you ever do for yourself. Yoga improves flexibility, balance, joint health, and mental wellbeing — all the things that matter most as we move through life. And the best part? You...
The Complete Glossary of Sanskrit Words Used in Yoga

The Complete Glossary of Sanskrit Words Used in Yoga

While practicing yoga or when attending a yoga class, do the names of the asanas or the commonly used terms sound unusual to you? You’re definitely not alone. Most yogis have gone through a stage where they struggled with understanding, memorizing, and pronouncing the...
Where Did Yoga Originate: A Brief History of Yoga

Where Did Yoga Originate: A Brief History of Yoga

The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’ meaning “to unite.” With yoga, it conveys the sense of union – the linking or joining of the individual self with the higher self. So where does the actual practice and theory originate?  The theory of yoga...
Tantra Yoga: The Most Misunderstood Path of Yoga

Tantra Yoga: The Most Misunderstood Path of Yoga

Everyone knows about Tantra, right? I mean, it’s that witchy, black magic, sex cult that practices the Kama Sutra, right? I hate to break it to that part of your brain that loves the provocative, but… NOPE! Those things aren’t actually traditional...