If you are new to yoga, you might feel overwhelmed with how to safely and adequately perform all of the yoga poses. We have over 120 different yoga exercises listed… Read More→
Watch: Good Karma Kung Fu Nuns
The Buddhist Drukpa nunnery is the only place in Nepal where nuns are allowed to train in deadly martial arts. A video from Great Big Story features the stories of… Read More→
January Giveaway: Seasonal Health and Wellness Book
We’ve teamed up with Melina Meza for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of January, YogaBasics readers can have a chance to win a copy of Melina’s book, Seasonal Health… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for December 2019
The end of December is often the busiest and most stressful time of year. Being so, keeping up with your yoga practice is an invaluable remedy to maintain a calm… Read More→
Hot Yoga: Definition, Benefits, Cautions and Tips for Newbies
More and more people are practicing hot yoga because of the intense workout it provides as well as the many benefits it offers. Hot yoga can give your muscles, lungs,… Read More→
Warrior Flow: An Indonesian Yoga Video to Be Inspired By
Indonesian Yoga Instructor Rika Mulyaningrum demonstrates a short Warrior Flow vinyasa sequence in this 2-minute yoga video. The video is shot in an indoor urban space adjacent to windows that… Read More→
December Giveaway: Halsa Essentials Aromatherapy
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Halsa Essentials for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of December, YogaBasics readers can have a chance to win a bundle of… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for November 2019
The start of the holiday season of travel, feasting, and stress, can create a tight body, a frazzled mind, and an anxious heart. We’ve selected several free yoga videos to… Read More→
The Best Free Gratitude Meditation Videos
In our busy day-to-day lives, we often overlook our best and most accessible source of happiness and well-being—gratitude. The synergetic combination of gratitude with meditation creates a powerful healing and… Read More→
The Best Sanskrit Yoga Words to Know and Use
Namaste. Prana. Vinyasa. Om. Ujjayi. These yogic words are common to most yoga classes, but knowing all of the yoga jargon can be intimidating for beginners. Most yoga instructors guide… Read More→
November Giveaway: Noya 3-in-1 Jumper
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Noya for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of November, YogaBasics readers can have a chance to win a Raspberry Capri Yogzi… Read More→
Watch: How a 73-Year-Old Teacher Found Yoga
After being diagnosed with a coronary blockage in an artery, Bill White realized something needed to change. He was retired and 63 years old and had a lot of time… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for October 2019
Autumn is a big shift in the energy of the outside world as well as a crucial shift to the body’s internal energy. The changes in the weather and the… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for October 2019
The cool and windy energy of Autumn encourages us to slow down, draw our focus inside and stock up our inner resources for the winter ahead. Thus, fall is a… Read More→
Tantra Yoga – Defined and Demystified
Tantra Yoga is a relatively modern revamping of the ancient Vedic and yogic spiritual practices. The Tantrics developed innovative yet unorthodox techniques for allowing one to experience the reality of… Read More→
Watch: Yoga Gives Football Player a Big Boost
Athletes of all levels are always looking for new ways to gain an edge and boost their performance. Wisconsin Badgers running back Jonathan Taylor has found both yoga and meditation… Read More→
October Giveaway: One Tribe Apparel
We’ve teamed up with our friends at One Tribe Apparel for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of October, YogaBasics readers can have a chance to win a Small… Read More→
The Five Vayus
Through their exploration of the body and breath, the ancient yogis discovered that prana (life force energy) could be further subdivided into energetic components they called Vayus (winds). The five… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for September 2019
The beginning of autumn is a crucial time to prepare your body for changes in the weather and the energy of the year begins to shift to Vata season. Vata… Read More→
Emotional Release Through Yoga
Feeling stuck and inflexible in a yoga posture may be more than just tight hamstrings; it could be some old feelings holding you back. Unexpressed emotions become stored and held… Read More→