Introduction Why Exploring Yoga Matters in Modern Life Yoga is one of humanity’s oldest practices, yet it remains more relevant than ever. In today’s stress-driven and technology-dominated world, many people are rediscovering yoga as a path to balance, health, and inner peace. Unlike regular exercise, yoga integrates physical postures (asanas), breathing (pranayama), meditation (dhyana), and … Read more
What is metabolism, and why would you want to boost it? Simply put, metabolism is a mix of chemical processes that keep our bodies functioning, moving, and alive. According to Wikipedia, metabolism is “the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms.” Its three main jobs are: turning food into energy for cell functions, converting food into building … Read more
The less effort you use, the faster and more powerful you’ll become – Bruce Lee. From Patanjali’s yoga sutras, we learn about sthira (effort) and sukha (surrender). Sutra 2.46, sthira sukham asanam, means “posture (asana) should be steady (sthira) and comfortable (sukha).” Though originally referring to seated meditation, this idea applies to all modern yoga poses. Simply put, the goal … Read more
Simhasana (Lion’s Breath) Start by sitting cross-legged on your yoga mat. If your knees are higher than your hips, place a folded blanket, cushion, or block under your hips for support. Tune into your breath, noticing any areas of tension in your body. Take a few normal breaths in and out through your nose. For … Read more
In 2010, a research team—including Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser, Ph.D., Lisa Christian, Ph.D., Heather Preston, B.A., Carrie R. Houts, M.S., William B. Malarkey, M.D., Charles F. Emery, Ph.D., and Ronald Glaser, Ph.D.—published a study titled Stress, Inflammation, and Yoga Practice in the medical journal Psychosomatic Medicine. They gathered 50 healthy women to take part in three separate sessions: yoga, … Read more
Hypermobility can happen in both joints and muscles. You might be a hypermobile yogi if your joints hyperextend, or if you’re just very flexible! We often hear about taking micro-bends in the knees and elbows to protect joints, but that’s only part of the solution. Here are 5 key yoga modifications to help counteract hypermobility. … Read more