Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend, Upavistha Konasana, (oo-pah-VEESH-tah cone-AHS-ah-nah) upavistha (seated) + kona (angle) + āsana (pose) Also Known as: Forward Straddle Pose, Hastapadasana Pose Type: Stretching, Seated, Restorative Difficulty: Intermediate Tap into the breath as you edge closer to the earth in this forward bend. Wide Angle Seated Forward Bend Pose Fundamentals Wide Angle … Read more
In the last 100 years, the dissemination of yoga and more specifically transnational postural yoga has reached the far corners of the world resulting in evolving styles, approaches, and teaching methodologies. In this article we’ll explore: Stylistic origins What we know as yoga is relatively young in terms of yoga’s vast history. Through teachers such … Read more
As any parent knows, weekday mornings can be difficult to navigate with children. Bleary eyes, hungry stomachs, lost homework, and an ever-ticking clock can quickly lead to tears and tantrums (for all parties involved) and make for a less-than-ideal morning together. But it’s not all doom and gloom! Morning yoga for kids is a great … Read more
दैत्य Daitya (titan, giant, monster, extraordinary) Daitya Definition Daityas are a clan of beings, or Asura, that exist within Hindu mythology, often referred to as demons or negative spirits. The Daityas are described as lower-level giants known for their fight against the Devas, who are the benevolent counterparts to these beings. The Devas and Daityas … Read more
Inside each of us are seven sparkling, powerful jewels awaiting excavation. You’ve likely heard of these mystical, shining lights during yoga classes, in social media ads for spiritual courses or on someone’s t-shirt… Ready to unpack the chakras? In this article we’ll discover: The History Of Chakras “The Seven Gods have seven spears and seven … Read more