Most people consider yoga and running to be on completely opposite sides of the exercise spectrum, but more athletes are discovering how these two activities complement each other and are… Read More→
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January Giveaway: Kulae Yoga Mat, Towel and Statue
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Kulae for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of January, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win a Kulae yoga… Read More→
38 Yoga Quotes to Inspire Change and Transformation
As yogis, we are always striving to evolve and improve our bodies, hearts, and minds. As humans, we often get discouraged or find ourselves stuck in a rut. Even if… Read More→
The Best 19 Free Morning Yoga Videos
Stepping on your yoga mat at the crack of dawn may not be your preferred way to start your day—but there are many benefits of starting your morning with a… Read More→
Nada Yoga: Union Through Sound
Using music and sound to connect to a higher state of consciousness is common in most spiritual traditions. This is especially true in India, where many of the Hindu gods… Read More→
December Giveaway: Clever Yoga Mat and Towel
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Clever Yoga for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of December, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win a… Read More→
20 Free Yoga Videos to Boost Gratitude
Maintaining a daily attitude of gratitude is one of the key components to living a happy, healthy, and content life. While it can be challenging to live in a constant… Read More→
November Giveaway: Five12 Leggings and Beanie
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Five12 for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of November, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win a pair… Read More→
Watch: A Kali Festival in India Transforms Devotees
There are many intriguing religious festivals in India, and the same holiday is often celebrated in unique ways depending on local traditions. The Dussehra Festival at Kulasekarapattinam is a 12-day… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for October 2020
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. The fall is a… Read More→
The 10 Best Benefits of Practicing Yoga in the Morning
Many new yogis wonder, “what is the best time to do yoga? Is yoga better to do in the morning, in the afternoon, or in the evening before bed?” The… Read More→
The Five Niyamas of Yoga: Definition & Practice Tips
The second limb of Patanjali’s eight-limbed yoga system contains the five internal practices of Niyama (observance). These practices extend the ethical codes of conduct provided in his first limb, the… Read More→
Watch: Katie Bezou’s Inspiring Yoga Journey in Dubai
Katie Bezou started a life-changing journey in 2016 when she began practicing yoga. She became a power yoga teacher because she wanted to share her experience of yoga after discovering… Read More→
October Giveaway: Kulae Yoga Mat Combo
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Kulae for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of October, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win an Elite… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for September
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 the Vata season…. Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for September
The seasonal shift to autumn creates an opportunity to bring our focus inward and reflect on the abundance of summertime. The expansive and active energy of summer can be depleting,… Read More→
Yoga for a Perfect Posture
Due to sedentary lifestyles and poor habits in daily activities, many Americans tend to have poor posture, exhibiting the traits of kyphosis, an excessively rounded upper spine, and lordosis, an… Read More→
27 Inspiring Yoga Quotes on Balance
Finding and establishing balance in a yoga pose or in your life is a constant struggle and journey. Balance isn’t about perfection—it’s about seeing the patterns that unbalance us and… Read More→
The 10 Best Things to Do Before Meditation
Sitting down to meditate might be one of the most challenging things for you to do. To help you be more successful at meditation we have created a list of… Read More→
How Yoga Heals
One of the top reasons people begin practicing yoga is for better health. The other main reason for taking up yoga is to reduce stress. These two main benefits of… Read More→
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