One of the main aims of yoga is to create and cultivate sattva—a state of peace and harmony within oneself. Our sense of inner peace is most often challenged when… Read More→
Sutra 2.47: Prayatna Saithilya (Finding Effortless & the Infinite)
Our focus and effort in asana practice is usually on the body’s alignment and engagement in the pose. While it is important to make a good, strong and safe shape… Read More→
May Giveaway: Herbal Infusion Wellness Bundle
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Tezahn for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of May, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win a Herbal… Read More→
Sthira Sukham Asanam: Balancing Ease With Effort in Yoga
One of the most quoted lines of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is sthira sukham asanam. You may have heard your yoga teacher discuss this concept of creating a “steady yet comfortable… Read More→
Asanas: Meaning, Definition and Purpose
Anyone who’s taken a yoga class has probably heard the term “asana.” Asanas are the physical body positions or poses of yoga that form the foundation of a modern hatha… Read More→
Yoga at Home vs Studio: Benefits and Downsides
Are you confused as to whether you should practice yoga at home or at a yoga studio? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Studio yoga classes are best for beginners and… Read More→
Vairagya—Four Steps to Attain Freedom in Yoga
Yoga philosophy states that much of our suffering and sadness is created by our attachment to material things, the people around us, and even our internal thoughts and feelings. We… Read More→
The Best Yoga for Seniors YouTube Videos
Yoga has been shown to improve balance, flexibility, strength, endurance, and mental clarity in older adults. It helps to prevent falls, reduce stress, increase bone density, and even lower blood… Read More→
Hip Openers: Tips, Benefits, Anatomy & Poses
Hip openers are an essential part of a strong and balanced yoga practice. While hip opening poses have many great benefits, they are often challenging and uncomfortable to practice, especially… Read More→
Why Do Yogis Say Namaste? (Definition, Meaning and Proper Use)
If you have ever taken a yoga class, you have probably heard the instructor end by bowing and saying “Namaste.” In India, this Sanskrit word and gesture is common and… Read More→
24 Ways to Clear Negative Energy From Your Body and Home
Negative energy is something that everyone experiences at some point or another. Whether it’s a bad day at work, a stressful situation at home, or even just being around someone… Read More→
The 21 Best Yoga With Adriene YouTube Videos
If you have searched YouTube for “yoga” you have probably seen videos by the popular Yoga with Adriene pop up at the top of the results. Her yoga videos are… Read More→
52 Inspiring Yoga Quotes on Happiness and Joy
A joyful heart and a happy state of mind is not something that just happens; it requires effort, intention, and practice. Yoga teaches us how to cultivate happiness in our… Read More→
19 Mindful Journal Prompts for Deeper Self-Reflection
A great way to learn more about yourself is to write down your thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a journal. Writing helps us slow down into a state of mindful awareness,… Read More→
January Giveaway: Yoga Body & Mat Wipes
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Wipex for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of January, three YogaBasics readers will have a chance to win a bucket… Read More→
15 Tips for Creating an Amazing Home Yoga Studio
The major benefit of having a dedicated space at home is the ability to practice yoga and meditation with ease and without distraction. While it is ideal to have a separate home… Read More→
26 Yoga Goals to Expand and Deepen Your Practice
Yoga is traditionally associated with only one goal—to attain samadhi or enlightenment. Yet householder yogis find it helpful and beneficial to pursue smaller and easier attainable goals. Yoga goals can… Read More→
26 Mindful Journaling Prompts for the New Year
The new year is a natural time to pause and think about what we might want to change in the year ahead. Before setting new year’s resolutions and goals, it’s important… Read More→
Gratitude Meditation: Benefits, Tips and Technique
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years for enlightenment, mindfulness and inner peace, yet it only recently has been incorporated with the practice of gratitude. Gratitude mediation encourages you to focus on the… Read More→
The 8 Best Yoga Books for Beginners
An essential first step to getting started with a yoga practice is to find a good book to teach you the basics. The best yoga books for beginners should include… Read More→