According to Ankit Tiwari, a yoga guru, doing yoga can help people fight the COVID-19 virus as it boosts the immune system. Ankit added that there are many yogic postures (or asanas) that can strengthen the adrenal and thyroid glands and boost the endocrine as well as the liver. For Ankit, hormonal balance is the […]
If you are looking for a yoga style that is more fitness inspired, you can never go wrong with Power yoga. While continuously gaining popularity because of its fresh, contemporary, and challenging approach, there is more to Power yoga than meets the eye. Discover the basics of this new and exciting style of yoga in […]
A 2016 study found out that a staggering 14 million yoga practitioners are over 50 years of age. Undoubtedly, yoga for seniors is considered of the fastest growing demographic today. As more and more people are aiming to achieve quality life as they enter their senior years, many are discovering the amazing health benefits only […]
The Chinese concept of yin and yang involves two opposing forces. However, between the two opposing forces like balance, connectivity, and interdependence. While yang represents movement, activity, heat, dynamism, and “doing,” yin is the exact opposite. Yin represents passivity, femininity, coolness, resting, and “being.” Any form of movement, including yoga variations can be divided into […]
As one ages, the body also undertakes several physiological changes. That means we need to take self-care up a notch. Fortunately, yoga might just be what you need to achieve said objective. Not convinced? We’ve listed down some of the ways yoga can help you achieve a better quality of life and help you age […]
If you are new to yoga, it’s easy to feel intimidated. This is especially common if you are in a class with people who have been practicing yoga for many years. However, it is also reassuring to know that yoga is not as intimidating as it seems. If your first yoga class has left you […]
With yoga developing a massive, cult-like following, there has been an influx of yoga variations, each with their own blend of relaxation, breathing, meditation, chanting, and philosophy. While often overshadowed by more dynamic yoga styles, restorative yoga still has loyal practitioners. Why? Aside from being a relaxing, healing, and recuperative practice, it also comes with […]
Taking time out to do a spiritual pilgrimage is something many yoga practitioners often dream about. Fortunately, spiritual pilgrimages do not always require traveling to exotic places or spending money. Embark on a spiritual journey and transform your life for the better with these notable pilgrimages you can easily do at home: Pranayama Pilgrimage For […]
Founded by Yogi Bhajan and first introduced thousands of years ago, Kundalini yoga has truly come a long way. However, with a yoga style as expansive (think: 2,500 meditations and over 5,000 kriyas!), it can get intimidating. The good thing is you don’t have to! You can actually make your beginner Kundalini yoga journey simple yet still powerful. Get […]
Besides being professional athletes, LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, Floyd Mayweather, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Lewis all have one common denominator—yoga! Nowadays, many coaches incorporate yoga classes into their team’s training regimen in the effort to boost the players performances. Yoga’s integration into most of today’s athletic training is not exactly surprising as it has been […]