“The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga”
Yogi Bhajan
“The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga”
Yogi Bhajan
Savasana. The challenges of Corpse pose
Picture this: a quiet seaside café, a group of individuals lying still on their backs, eyes closed, they are practicing savasana at the end of their yoga session. The blissful moment is abruptly interrupted by the police stormed into the room in full combat gear after...
The Geometry of the Human Body: The Meaning and Science Behind the Mudras in Yoga
Yoga, in its ancient tradition, is a practice that delves deep into the intricate connection between the mind, body and spirit; it's a profound exploration of human potential and inner balance. One of the lesser-known aspects of yoga is the science and symbolism...
Yoga for Anxiety: Tips and Tricks
Anxiety and stress have a way of sneaking into our lives when we least expect it. Whether it's fretting over an impending exam, the judgment of friends and family, the nerves before a first date or the anxiety that creeps in before a crucial job interview, these...
Hip Openers. There’s more to it than it seems
You've probably heard the term "hip openers" used often in the world of yoga, often associated with one specific movement - external rotation of the hip joint. However, this is quite a limited definition as the hips are complex joints that link your upper and lower...
What is Ujjayi breath and how to use it
Ujjayi (pronounced ooh-JAI-yee) breath is a powerful pranayama technique that not only enhances our physical practice but also brings serenity and focus to our minds. Often referred to as "victorious breath” as it can perk up one’s confidence like a victorious...
Why touching your toes is not important for your yoga practice
There's a famous quote that says 'yoga is not about touching your toes, but what you learn on the way down'. I couldn’t agree more. Touching your toes is just an arbitrary measure of flexibility, and being flexible is not what yoga is about (although you might become...
How to prevent yoga injuries
Yoga is widely celebrated for its ability to bring peace of mind and alleviate various physical and stress-related conditions. In general, yoga lengthens the body tissues, strengthens the muscles through applying healthy stress and enhances the range of motion of the...
Yoga Sutras for Modern Life. Eighth limb of Yoga – Samadhi
Welcome back to the final episode of our series dedicated to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and how we can apply these ancient teaching in our everyday life. In this episode, we will be exploring the Eighth Limb of Yoga according to the Sutras, Samadhi. Samadhi is the...
Let’s talk about bandhas
The bandhas are energetic locks in the body. Working on your bandhas means exert a physical action (opening or closing these passages) to affect our pranic body or vital life force. You’ll hear this magical Sanskrit term mentioned in yoga classes all the time, so it’s...
What is “oneness” in yoga?
In our current Western society, we typically take a highly dual and binary approach to the body and mind. From Descartes’ famous quote “I think therefore I am” to traditional Western medical approaches mind and body are seen as separate and often in contention with...