‘Detox’ is often used as a buzzword with little regard for how the body actually works. This article will help you understand how your body eliminates toxins, and guide you through the best yoga practices for boosting your built-in detox systems.
How to Practice Yoga for High Blood Pressure – A Guide for Teachers & Practitioners
Yoga sensitizes the pressure receptors in our blood vessels to improve pressure control. It also helps us meet the lifestyle recommendations around exercise and stress management. Learn how yoga helps regulate blood pressure, and the modifications needed for a safe practice with high blood pressure.
Yoga Physiology: Functional Effects & Benefits According to Science
Your body’s physical function is affected by a variety of yoga practices. How? Through multiple pathways ranging from the physical effects of movement and poses, to the scientifically verified stimulation of your autonomic nervous system. Read on to learn how yoga affects your body and your health.
How to Do Yoga at Home Daily: A Guide for Beginners
Learn how to plan and create a consistent daily yoga practice that will serve you, with expert tips on how to make your new habit stick. This article also covers the styles and elements of yoga you might include in a practice, and gives suggestions for household alternatives to common yoga props.
8 Seated Yoga Poses for Flexibility – A Step by Step Guide
These seated yoga poses are perfect for increasing flexibility. With pictures, step-by-step instructions, options and safety tips included, you’ll have everything you need to start building your flexibility. Roll out your mat and start today!
Yoga Exercises – Yoga Asana Guide
Want to create a yoga sequence but need help figuring out how to? In this guide, I share how to structure your yoga class, 22 asanas to include and six principles to prevent injuries. I also include a video of the different asanas!
Anatomy of Forward Bends: Your Guide to Safe Yoga Folds
Unfortunately, there are a couple of misconceptions that forward bends are about straightening the legs, touching your toes, and getting your nose to the legs. Some students are so determined to make the forward bend pose look a certain way that they force themselves into these deep forward folds. However, this can lead to serious injury to the fascia and muscles of the back body. Read on more to find out how to do yoga forward bends safely to gain all the benefits!
7 Powerful Yoga Practices for Burnout, Anxiety & Stress Relief
Stress is a natural and healthy part of life. However, prolonged and unmanaged stress can be detrimental to one’s health. Do you often feel overwhelmed or burnt out? Fear not! I share seven yogic rituals to relieve stress and anxiety in this article.
Yoga and Pranayama for Asthma Relief
Yoga is designed to use the breath in various ways and for specific purposes. It makes sense that yoga can lend a hand to those that struggle with asthma. The severity of the condition varies from person to person and although asthma is incurable, there are ways to manage the symptoms. Read on to find how yoga and pranayama can bring relief to asthma sufferers!
Surya Namaskar: Step-by-Step Guide to Sun Salutations for Students & Teachers
The practice of Surya Namaskar has a rich history and great holistic benefits for the body and mind. Read more to find out about this widely known and ancient yoga practice!
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