While it is easy to practice away from the yoga studio, many people find it difficult to maintain a consistent home yoga practice. When life gets stressful and busy, it… Read More→
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April Giveaway: Artletica Yoga Mat
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Artletica for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of April, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win one Artletica… Read More→
Ashtanga Yoga: Definition, Principles, Practices & History
Since the late 1990s, Ashtanga has been considered one of the most popular forms of yoga in the Western world. Ashtanga centers on a vigorous physical practice that includes a… Read More→
Yoga Sutra 1.20: Patanjali’s 5 Keys of Wisdom
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is a 2,000-year-old text that is revered by many practitioners and teachers as the definitive guide to yogic philosophy and practice. The Sutras are composed of 196… Read More→
The 5 Warrior Poses of Yoga
In Indian yogic tradition, the five poses of the warriors are called the Virabhadrasana series or the Vira poses. They are all standing poses that are usually sequenced together and… Read More→
March Giveaway: Clever Yoga Fitness Kit
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Clever Yoga for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of March, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win one… Read More→
9 Free Yoga Videos for Back Pain
When you have back pain, yoga can be a great tool to help relieve the tension and pain and to prevent future back injury. Yoga can be practiced as a… Read More→
18 Excellent Yoga Tips for Beginners
Starting yoga can seem like a daunting task, and the challenges that face beginners can be overwhelming. How do you begin an exercise practice when you’re out of shape and… Read More→
The Yogic Diet: A Complete Guide
Yoga is more than just a set of pretzel-like poses. It’s a spiritual philosophy and a lifestyle rooted in healthy living. While some yoga practitioners choose a vegetarian or vegan… Read More→
February Giveaway: Heartscent Gift Certificate
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Heartscent for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of February, YogaBasics readers can have a chance to win a $125 Gift Certificate… Read More→
The Best Free Morning Yoga Videos for Beginners
Early morning is considered one of the best times to practice yoga, even for beginner students. Morning yoga routines are designed to gently stretch your body and make you feel… Read More→
Yoga for Runners: Top Tips and Best Benefits
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→
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→
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