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 Tips & Inspiration

The Science Behind Stretching Fascia: Benefits and Techniques

While most people are familiar with the benefits of stretching muscles, a lesser-known aspect of flexibility lies in stretching the fascia. Slowly the understanding of the role of …

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Yoga Tips & Inspiration

The Vagus Nerve: Unraveling the Wonders of the Body's Superhighway

The human body is a complex marvel of interconnected systems that work tirelessly to maintain balance and homeostasis. At the core of this intricate web lies the vagus …

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The Essence and Meaning of Namaste

Namaste is a traditional greeting that we often hear in the yoga community. It is usually offered with the palms held together, lowered eyes and a bowed head. …

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Breathing Techniques

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 …

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Breathing Techniques

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 …

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Breathing Techniques

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 …

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Learn Yoga Poses

Yoga Asanas (Poses)

Warrior 3 Pose (Virabhasana 3)

This pose challenges your balance, the stretch of your hamstrings and the strength of just about everything else. To add more of a challenge, you can move your …

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Yoga Asanas (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 …

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Yoga Asanas (Poses)

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 …

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