10 Yin Yoga Poses To Melt Away Stress (For Beginners)

10 Yin Yoga Poses To Melt Away Stress (For Beginners)

April 11, 2021 • By Brett Larkin • Verified By Kassandra Reinhardt, RYT 500 • Our Editorial Process 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...
Karana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

Karana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

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...
Gyan Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

Gyan Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

What Does It Mean? First of all, a mudra is a hand gesture or energy lock which helps you transform energy into more prana in your yoga practice. Gyan Mudra or Chin Mudra is known as the “Mudra of Knowledge” and is directly connected to the root chakra. The root...
What is a Yoga Wheel? (+7 Best Yoga Wheels to Choose From)

What is a Yoga Wheel? (+7 Best Yoga Wheels to Choose From)

You may have noticed a new prop in the yoga world. Perhaps you’ve used it at your local yoga studio or seen it gracing the feed of your favorite yogi on Instagram. This my friends is the yoga wheel. Yoga wheels have been quickly gaining popularity and for good reason....
Dhyana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

Dhyana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?

What Does It Mean? Dhyana mudra is the mudra of meditation or concentration. Most yogis will use this hand gesture when they need to be super concentrated. This mudra is also known as samadhi mudra or the mudra of enlightenment. If you have done any sort of meditation...
Lotus Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?

Lotus Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?

What Does It Mean? You all know what a lotus flower is right? The beautiful fully-petaled flower that grows out muddy water? It’s more commonly found in Asia, but most know that this flower is deeply symbolic. The spiritual meaning of the lotus is a symbol of...