Are you new to yoga? If so you may have some questions but are unsure who to ask or perhaps you think they’re so obvious you don’t want to admit to not knowing? Fear not, we’ve collated the 5 most asked questions from yoga beginners so there’s nothing stopping you from getting you on your way […]
Bikram Yoga – The Hot One
Bikram Method Yoga, more commonly known as Bikram Yoga which is widely known as hot yoga. Bikram yoga has roots in Hatha yoga which was designed to heal the mind and the body. Bikram Choudhury was the founder of Bikram Yoga. He was a founder and a yoga practitioner. He developed Bikram Yoga after injuring himself in […]
Pose By Pose Benefits Of Surya Namaskar
In an earlier article I mentioned the benefits and importance of Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation. In this article I wanted to explain the 12 stages in a little more detail than I have done previously. As you are no doubt aware, the Sun Salutation is made up of 12 poses, it is essential that each […]
Benefits And Importance Of Surya Namaskar
The Surya Namaskar Asana, also known as the Sun Salutation is a combination of 12 postures and each posture provides its unique benefits. The essence of this asana is salutation of the Sun god, which is said to be the power source of all the energy in this world. This asana becomes very important due […]
OM Yoga in a Box
This fabulous boxed set, OM Yoga in a Box, is designed to offer all you need to progress from beginner to experienced yogi. Whether it is for yourself or a gift for someone close to you, it’s bound to be well received. It contains two CDs; one of which is a 70 minute instructional disc […]
Hatha Yoga: What You Should Know
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 […]
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 […]