Explore & be Inspired

Explore and discover the rich offerings on Yoga Basics! Need some inspiration for your yoga practice? Check out our Yoga Lessons section for themes to guide your practice. Discover foods and recipes that support a calm and peaceful yogic life in our Yoga Lifestyle section, and find out about the latest yoga DVDs, books and music for yoga in our Yoga Reviews section. Enter to win one of our fabulous monthly yoga giveaways and check out the media downloads that are available for YogaBasics.com Premium Members.


Yoga Lifestyle

In this section you can explore and understand the lifestyle of a yoga practitioner. Discover foods and recipes that support a calm and peaceful yogic life. Learn about the science of Ayurveda to strengthen and heal your body, mind and heart.

6 Easy Ways to Make Your Diet More Sattvic

October 3, 2019

The Best Yogic Recipes for September 2019

September 27, 2019

6 Easy Ways to Start a Mindful Eating Practice

September 17, 2019

The Best Yogic Recipes for June 2019

June 25, 2019


Yoga Lessons

Need inspiration for your yoga class or practice? Use the themes in our Yoga Lessons for focus, intention and guidance. Our Yoga Lessons are not lesson plans, but general outlines with spiritual quotes, focused intentions, lists of yoga practices and further off-the-mat homework exercises.

Yoga Lesson: Non-Violence

March 31, 2009

Yoga Lesson: Detachment

March 1, 2009

Yoga Lesson: Self-Mastery

January 27, 2009

Yoga Lesson: Equanimity

January 1, 2009

Yoga Lesson: Humility

November 6, 2008

Yoga Lesson: Mindfulness

September 21, 2008

Yoga Lesson: One-Pointedness

August 28, 2008

Yoga Lesson: Slowing

July 30, 2008


Yoga Media Reviews

Are you constantly seeking out great yoga books, videos and music for your yoga practice? You’re in luck–we’ve rounded up and carefully reviewed the best titles relating to yoga in our reviews section.

The Best New Music for Yoga: August 2019 Edition

August 27, 2019

The Best New Music for Yoga: June 2019 Edition

June 27, 2019

The Best New Music for Yoga: May 2019 Edition

May 30, 2019

The Best New Music for Yoga: April 2019 Edition

April 25, 2019

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