Yoga is a beautiful practice dating back to over 5,000 years of spiritual growth and self-discovery. It is most often widely represented and honored in the Western world through poses or the (asana), physical practice. However, yoga is far more than an exploration of flexibility and structural body postures. Yoga is a spiritual practice designed … Read more
The downward-facing dog is a yoga posture commonly practiced in modern yoga asana styles around the world, and there are many ways to learn downward dogs for beginners so that you can establish a good foundation. Although it is considered a basic posture, it is not, in itself, a very accessible shape since it requires … Read more
By the end of 2022, according to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 10% of Americans suffered from depression, as well as 280 million people globally. Studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association pointed to the clear evidence that the practices of yoga can be beneficial to those suffering from … Read more
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