It’s important to have a balanced practice, one that includes both Forward Bends and Backward Bends. If your practice is not balanced, the body soon becomes unbalanced and the mind follows after a while.
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Translating Yoga Postures to Real Life
Practicing yoga can extend beyond the amount of time you’re on your yoga mat. Whenever you’re waiting around, it is possible to practice yoga. Don’t worry about feeling self-conscious because no one will know you’re doing it.
Find Your Motivation for Yoga Again
Ever notice how practising at a yoga studio is so much easier than rolling out the mat at home? That’s because each person practicing in that room contributes energy that is uplifting, positive, and motivating.
Yoga’s Incredible Benefits
You know yoga is good for you; you’ve probably felt some of these benefits already. Some benefits are obvious, but there’s lots of other perks to yoga which you might not yet know about.
Let Yoga Guide Your Decision Making
Is your decision making leading you where you want to be? You know yoga teaches lots of different life lessons, so let yoga help you make decisions and give you a content and fulfilled life.
Aging Gracefully with Yoga
On average, people who practice yoga are fitter, healthier, less stressed, more contented with life, and look younger – that is not a coincidence.
The Ancient Yogic Secret of the Three Gunas
Through yoga practice, we strive toward self-actualization or enlightenment to live a calm and centred life. One way to do this is to harness “the Gunas”: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas.
Practicing Yoga with Loved Ones
Most people probably don’t think practicing yoga can bring people together; however, yoga is a great way to unite people you love and care about through shared experiences.
Eating your Way to a Better Yoga Practice
The traditional yogic diet is one which aides in meditation. It is a plant-based vegetarian diet which includes dairy products and excludes foods which can agitate or depress the mind or body.
Aligning the Spine with Yoga
We’ve all found ourselves with back pain at some point. Unfortunately, everyday activities can create problems or exacerbate existing ones. Through a regular practice of yoga asanas, it’s possible to improve some of these postural conditions and prevent them from getting worse.