Many of us live fast-paced lifestyles where we move from appointments to Zoom calls, to long commutes, and right back to it the next day. Millions of people spend hours sitting at a desk daily, hunched over, and are starting to feel the effects of tension and tightness in their shoulders, neck, and upper back. … Read more
Headaches can be frustrating at best and debilitating at worst. According to the World Health Organization, tension headaches are most common and 1 in 20 adults has a headache nearly every day. That said there is hope. For most people headaches can be addressed and managed not only with medical intervention, but also with lifestyle … Read more
*Disclaimer* Please note this article mentions Pattabhi Jois who has faced numerous allegations of sexual assault. We stand with the victims and hope that our articles can shed light on the truth. Ashtanga Yoga and the Primary series, not to be confused with Patanjali’s Eight Limbed system is a popular style of yoga asana which … Read more
This will be my third year celebrating International Yoga Day with 108 Surya Namaskar rounds – and I won’t be alone. Every year, arrays of yoga fans gather in parks to flow in harmony, illuminating social media with stories tagged #108sunsalutations. Falling on June 21, the same date as the summer solstice, it’s clear why … Read more
Chin Stand, Ganda Bherundasana, (gun-da bee-ru-dasana) Ganda (cheek or face) + Bherunda (intense/powerful) + asana (pose) Also Known as: Formidable Face Pose Pose Type: Balancing, Strengthening, Inversion Difficulty: Advanced Awaken your inner acrobat and work on your discipline and patience with this intense arm balance. Chin Stand Fundamentals Literally translated to “formidable face pose”, Chin … Read more