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Asanas Explored

Is Yoga Good For Weight Loss? + How To Set Yourself Up For Success

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Injury & Recovery

Yoga For The Spine: Unlocking the Secrets of Yoga for a Healthy Back

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Yoga Gear

Can You Do Yoga Without A Mat? Yes! Here Are 5 Alternatives

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Cat Gavriusova

The yoga mat is a relatively new invention. Before yoga mats became the new standard in the 1980s, practitioners just had to do without.  According to Shvetashvatara Upanishad, in ancient …

Injury & Recovery

Yoga For IT Band: 7 Poses For Deep Relief

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Yogi Profiles

Chanakya | Biography, Teachings & 11 Wise Lessons On Life

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Teaching Yoga

Trauma Informed Yoga Training: 8 Factors To Look Out For When Choosing A Course

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Connecting You to Yoga.

We are a group of yoga teachers and students who believe in sharing the knowledge of the ancient practice of yoga.

But most of all, we believe in embodying the theory.

So read, learn, and take the wisdom along with you… on, and off the mat.



On Asana Practice

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Is Yoga Good For Weight Loss? + How To Set Yourself Up For Success

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Cat Gavriusova

There are many physical and mental health benefits of yoga. However, on the surface it may appear as a very gentle form of activity, prompting …

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Yoga For Pelvic Floor: 6 Science-Backed Exercises

Liz Burns 500H RYT

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10 Yoga Hip Openers & Understanding The Hips’ Anatomy

Liz Burns 500H RYT

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Samskaras: What Yoga Teaches Us About Breaking Our Habit Patterns

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One of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself on your self-growth journey, is, do you have to live with the negative aspects of …

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Shaivism Vs Vaishnavism: Key Similarities & Differences

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Yoga Words: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Yoga Terminology

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How to Meditate in Bed: 6 Tips + Benefits

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It is quite easy to declare that everyone, in some capacity, has a busy life. Finding moments of quiet and tranquility can be a challenge. …

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Transform Your Sleep: Your Guide to Meditation Before Bed

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Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana)

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Scorpion Pose, Vrischikasana, (vrchik-SHAH-sah-nah.) vrschika (scorpion) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Forearm Balance, Vrschikasana, Ganda Bherundasana Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Inversions Difficulty: Advanced This …

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Flying Crow Pose (Eka Pada Galavasana)

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Frog Pose, Bhekasana

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Caterpillar Pose, Paschimottanasana

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What Is Navratri?

Liz Burns 500H RYT

नवरात्रि Navratri (nine nights) Navratri Definition Directly translated to nine nights, Navratri festival is an annual Hindu festival where the goddess Durga, the divine feminine, …

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What Is Pingala Nadi?

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What Is Puja?

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Who Is Narada?

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On Mudras

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Jnana Mudra

Sara Popović

Jnana Mudra Jnana (a Hindu Goddess, power) + mudra (gesture) Ayurvedic Elements – Ether, Air, Fire Fundamentals Hand mudras are gestures that are used to …

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Granthita Mudra

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Vishnu Mudra

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Buddhi Mudra

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