Be Inspired with Yoga
Learn more about yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), the effects they have on the body and mind and the many health benefits that can be experienced with regular practice.
Tips & Inspiration
Improve Your Vision with Yoga
As I sit here squinting at my computer screen, I am reminded of the need to do my eye exercises. Although I resort to glasses for very fine …
Extension Not Tension
Many people embrace yoga asanas as a way of getting rid of muscle tension. Muscle tension is when your muscles stay partially contracted for a period of time, …
The Power of Community: Why Group Yoga & Meditation Classes are Beneficial
Traditionally yoga was taught one on one and practiced alone. Originally it was taught as an adjunct to a spiritual practice, training the yogi to be able to …
Breathing Techniques
The Yoga Breath: Deep But Not Full
There is a common misconception that to relax we should take big deep breaths. While it is certainly beneficial to breathe deeply in order to relax, full or …
Breathing for Beginners
A gentle, serene breathing exercise all about creating space for calm with deeper, more mindful breathing. Take just 5 minutes to learn this powerful yoga breathing technique that …
Breath Retention Pranayama
Breath retention is a simple yet potent practice that helps relax your body and improve concentration levels. When your exhalations are longer than your inhalations, it actually triggers …
Learn Yoga Poses
Feel the Oscillating Breath
This is a wonderful way of bringing breath awareness into our asana practice. To find the oscillating breath, it is best to first experience it while we are …
Goddess Pose
This pose is much like the Horse Stance from the martial arts tradition. They both have a wonderfully grounding effect and are both strengthening for the legs and …
Anjali Mudra
Mudras can be loosely described as positions which we adopt to bring about a certain subtle result. Anjali mudra is a gesture of peace and respect. It is …