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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→
How to Choose the Perfect Yoga Block
Yoga props were popularized by the late B.K.S. Iyengar as tools to support the body to allow a deeper expression of a yoga pose’s alignment. A yoga block or yoga… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for August 2020
The end of summer is an important time to prepare your body for fall by making some small shifts in your diet. As summer fades and the weather shifts, the… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for August
The month of August brings in the energy of joy, creativity, integrity, enthusiasm, and bravery. As the long summer days begin to shorten, we are reminded to soak up our… Read More→
Find the Best Yoga for Your Body Shape
People who practice yoga are commonly thought of as being thin, toned, and flexible, but yoga can be practiced with any type of body. Yet each of the different yoga… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for July 2020
The middle of summer is the peak time for the fire element and the ayurvedic dosha of pitta to flare up. When the fiery energy of pitta (bio-elemental energy of… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for July
The month of July brings in the energy of activity, adventure, vitality, wildness, and unpredictability. The opportunity for change and transformation is ripe during this month and we can use… Read More→
The Best Ayurvedic Supplements to Boost Energy and Reduce Stress
Are there days when you feel overwhelmed and paralyzed from your stressful work, bills, and endless problems? While yoga and meditation practices can help bring you back to equanimity, sometimes… Read More→
Improve Your Yoga and Health With Turmeric
Turmeric has been used for cooking and medicinal purposes by both South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures for thousands of years. Hindus in India view turmeric as an auspicious and… Read More→
Lifting Off with Aerial Yoga: Definition, Benefits and Tips
For decades the props and equipment used in yoga asana practice have been evolving from their humble beginnings. From simple “bricks” like the ones of stone first used by B.K.S…. Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for June
While May was a clear transition between two seasons, June is when summer really kicks in. The temperatures are higher, the humidity is higher, and our heart rates naturally rise… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for June 2020
The month of June brings in the energy of aliveness, openness, excitement, joy, and curiosity. This is a great time of year to focus on the shift of seasons from… Read More→
15 Ways to Express Appreciation for Yoga
Have you ever noticed that yoga is always there when you need it the most? When your breath is short, your chest feels tight, and your shoulders are locked in… Read More→
The Best Yoga Poses to Build Better Balance
Not every yoga class includes a balancing pose—but they certainly should. Standing on one leg is challenging and demanding, which in turn builds both inner and outer strength and resilience…. Read More→
The Best Yoga Vitamins for Optimum Flexibility
Most of us need to make up for cutting corners and taking shortcuts in our health and wellness regimens. Even those of us who live the perfect yogic lifestyle with… Read More→
The Best Tips to Boost Your Balance in Yoga
Balancing poses are possibly the most challenging and frustrating category of yoga postures. Even advanced yogis can shake and teeter while standing on one leg, especially if they are tired,… Read More→
34 Great Meditation Quotes to Inspire and Bring Peace
Meditation can sometimes feel like a dull and tiresome task. We all know meditation will reduce our stress and boost our inner peace, yet we easily put it off or… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for May 2020
Similarly to April, May can tend to be a soggy month. According to Ayurveda, we can combat the rainy day blues by eating plenty of refreshing and uplifting foods to… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for May 2020
The month of May summons in positive energy, warmth, rebirth, and new beginnings. This is a great time of year to focus on self-care, nurturing projects, and taking chances to… Read More→
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