The Sun Salutations are the most popular asana sequences in yoga. It is a series of postures designed to warm the body, help to strengthen your muscles, improve flexibility, increase… Read More→
Bedtime Yoga for Kids: Benefits, Tips and Best Poses
Yoga is a great activity for kids—it is a fun, creative, and noncompetitive exercise that promotes fitness, flexibility, balance, relaxation, and mindfulness. Kids who practice yoga regularly are calmer, happier,… Read More→
Bedtime Meditation: Why It Works & How to Do It
A regular bedtime meditation practice can be an enjoyable way to end the day and a powerful tool for improving the quality of your sleep, reducing stress, calming anxiety and… Read More→
The Best Free Bedtime Yoga Videos on Youtube
Yoga is a great way to unwind and relax before bed, but often it is helpful to have some expert guidance and a little bit of encouragement to get on… Read More→
Meditation Before Work: Benefits, Tips and Techniques
A few minutes of meditation is a great way to start your workday. It’s a simple yet powerful technique that has been shown to improve mental focus, reduce stress, and… Read More→
August Giveaway: Cork Yoga Mat
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Satori Concept for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of August, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win an… Read More→
7 Morning Breathing Exercises to Boost Energy and Productivity
Establishing a morning breathing practice is a quick and potent way to boost your health and prepare for a successful day. They’re easy enough to fit into your daily routine… Read More→
Udgeeth Pranayama: Benefits and Technique
Yogis have used the chanting of the divine sound of Om for thousands of years to induce meditation and create a spiritual connection. Udgeeth pranayama is an ancient breathing technique… Read More→
Diaphragmatic Breathing in Yoga: Benefits and Technique
The conscious use of the breath is a key component in yoga. While there are many different breathing techniques, the main yogic breath to use throughout your practice is the… Read More→
44 Morning Yoga Quotes to Inspire Your Practice
How do you keep the momentum and enthusiasm going to wake up for your morning yoga practice? A simple and easy way to inspire you to get up and get… Read More→
12 Morning Yoga Tips to Start and Sustain Your Practice
A morning yoga practice is a great routine to help you relieve stress and tension, increase your ability to concentrate and focus, and to boost your energy levels. Just a… Read More→
The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita, or “Song of the Lord”, is an ancient Sanskrit text that contains some of the most powerful teachings in the practice of yoga. It is a spiritual… 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→
July Giveaway: Oracle Deck & Self-Care Package
We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Guiding Elements for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of July, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win… Read More→
79 Yoga Words and Sanskrit Terms to Know for Class
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→
8 Great Yoga Breathing Techniques for Sleep
It can be a challenge to get the right amount of sleep, especially during a busy school or work week, or in times of stressful life changes. If you want… Read More→
Yoga for Bedtime: 16 Poses for Better Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep? Yoga is not just a great way to… Read More→
June Giveaway: Yoga Mat & Home Wipes
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Wipex for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of June, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win a collection… Read More→
Sama Vritti Pranayama (Box Breath or Equal Breathing)
Many Yogis consider the breath to be a powerful and essential part of one’s yoga practice. When a yogi can control their breath, they can control their prana or life force… Read More→
6 Fabulous and Free Morning Guided Meditation Videos
If you have trouble finding energy and enthusiasm in the morning, you can use a guided meditation to wake you up and get you motivated for the day ahead. A… Read More→