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
Yoga for Back Pain
Yoga for back pain. For some people it’s a preventative, for others a cure, for some it’s maintenance while for a very rare few it might be a …
Yoga: A Healing Path for Cancer Survivors
With sadness I am submitting this article for this month’s newsletter because the dear friend I was writing it for has lost her struggle with cancer and is …
The Healing Power of Yoga: Stories from ASMY
Yoga is not only enjoyable but improves our health. I was reading the other day about a study that showed how a steady yoga practice far outweighed stretch …
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
Tiptoe Mountain Pose
Balancing poses hone our ability to focus and concentrate. They provide a wonderful feedback system – as soon as the mind wavers we start to wobble. Because the …
Forearm Side Plank
The Forearm Side Plank is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, with a particular focus on toning the obliques. Additionally, it offers the benefit of toning your …
Gate Latch Pose (Parighasana)
Benefits Opens hips Stretches shoulders Lengthens side body Strengthens back Opens chest Cautions Kneeling may be contraindicated for people with knee tenderness Herniated discs Hernia Late pregnancy. Moving …