yogajala Staff The Sedona Yoga Festival is set to return for another transformative gathering, running April 23–27, 2026, at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock in Arizona. This year’s edition promises to be the most ambitious yet, with more than 150 sessions spanning yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, sound healing, and complementary wellness practices. What to Expect at … Read more
Most people discover yoga through the physical postures — the asanas. But yoga is far more than a movement practice. According to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the foundational text of classical yoga, the physical practice is just one of eight limbs of yoga. And before you even step on the mat, two of those limbs — … Read more
Rolling out your mat before the day gets away from you is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind. A short morning yoga flow wakes up the spine, energizes the nervous system, and sets a calm, intentional tone for the hours ahead. The good news? You don’t need an … Read more
The numbers are staggering, and they continue to grow. The global yoga industry — encompassing classes, teacher training programmes, retreats, apparel, equipment, and digital platforms — is now valued at more than $88 billion USD, with projections suggesting it could reach beyond $215 billion by 2033. What was once a niche practice confined to ashrams … Read more
In the ancient yogic system, prana isn’t simply “breath” or “life force” — it’s a complex network of energies that flow through the body in distinct directions, each governing different physiological and energetic functions. One of the most foundational of these is apana vayu, the downward-moving energy that grounds us, eliminates what we no longer … Read more