Hatha yoga is by far the most popular style of yoga in the West and several other styles of yoga originate from it including Power Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga. The word “hatha” comes from the Sanskrit terms “ha” meaning “sun” and “tha” meaning “moon”. Thus, Hatha Yoga is known as the branch of […]
Yoga: A Cure for Modern Day Stresses?
Could it be true? Could Yoga, a 5,000-year-old Hindu discipline of mind and body that first became known in Western society during the hippie generation of the Sixties and early Seventies be the cure to modern day stress? Yoga’s image as a mystic practice started disappearing as fast as the stressful aspects of the Eighties appeared and suddenly […]
Gaiam Yoga Mat Towel Review
Gaiam Thirsty Yoga Mat Towel This is one of the best yoga mat towels I’ve owned so far. The towel keeps my feet from slipping and is surprisingly absorbent given how thin it is. Don’t be fooled by the thinness however, it ensures it dries quickly and prevents it from getting really heavy, even when […]
Manduka PROLite Yoga Mat Review
This Manduka mat replaced one I’d had for 6 years. It’s safe to say it was a fairly old and worn out, thin mat, this one is so much thicker in comparison. As with all new mats, it was a little slippery at first but after a couple uses it was very easy to grip. The more […]
7 Ways To Stop Your Yoga Class Going Stale
I recently suggested 10 tips for those about to embark on their first Yoga class and whilst a lot of those tips are just as relevant for those who attend classes regularly, I thought I’d offer up some suggestions for the more seasoned class goer to bear in mind to stop class going stale. Regardless […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Yoga Class
Chances are your first introduction to Yoga will be at home with a book or a DVD. Eventually however you’ll want to join a class but it’s likely you’ll be a little apprehensive and nervous about what to expect. Here are our top 10 suggestions for those about to embark on their first Yoga Class. Leave […]
Meditation Techniques For Beginners
When you first start out meditating it is very important to note that, as with any new undertaking, there will be questions and adjustments, and your mind will probably want to talk you out of it as well. If you persist and experiment, you will get to where you need to be with your meditation […]
Beating The Blues With Yoga
The kids, if you have any, are most probably driving you crazy, your job is a hassle and to top it all off, you have no time for yourself. If anyone told you that you could reach a state of physical and emotional bliss, you’d say they were nuts but believe it or not, you can […]
Gaiam Sundial Print Yoga Mat
Gaiam’s extra-thick premium 5mm Yoga Mats provide a stable, non-slip surface for your yoga practice. Perfect for home or studio use, this mat provides additional cushioning to help protect joints. Lightweight, durable and extra-thick for additional cushioning Textured non-slip surface for excellent traction 6P FREE! This Mat is free of the Phthalates DEHP, DBP, BBP, […]