There are important differences between Virasana (Hero Pose) and Vajrasana (Diamond Pose), even though at first glance they both look like simply kneeling. Discover the differences between them, the benefits of each, and handy step-by-step guides with tips for your practice.
Crow Pose & Crane Pose: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Follow this step-by-step guide to achieve Easy Crow Pose, and progress to Crow Pose and Crane Pose. Arm balances are challenging, and you need clear steps and helpful tips to find your balance in Kakasana or Bakasana. Learn to find calm in these poses and feel the mental and physical rewards.
Hero Pose: How to Practice Virasana Safely + Variations for All Yoga Levels
Virasana is a deceptively simple pose demanding a complex range of motion from the lower body. To protect your joints and muscles, it’s important to practice the pose safely. Learn the how and why of a safe Hero Pose, how Virasana differs from Vajrasana, and which Virasana adaptations might suit you.
Padmasana – Lotus Pose: Tutorial to a Pain-Free & Safe Lotus Pose
Lotus Pose is a symbolic pose in yoga philosophy. A beautiful lotus flower can grow in the muddiest of water and likewise so can we grow in all types of environments. As on the spiritual path, achieving Padmasana takes effort and patience. It is crucial that we approach this pose with caution to come into it safely. Read on to find out how!
How to Avoid Knee Pain & Injury in Yoga for Sensitive Knees
Knee pain is, unfortunately, relatively common in yoga. Read this blog if you have sensitive knees or fear knee injuries. Here I share 11 tips and modifications for preventing knee pain and injury in yoga.
Benefits of Pigeon Pose
The different variations of Pigeon Pose have various benefits. These benefits include improved posture, reduced back pain and stress relief. Learn more about the different variations and their benefits.
Chair Yoga: How to Teach Yoga for Restricted Mobility
One of the great benefits of yoga is its accessibility for different levels, including elderly people and people with restricted mobility. For this group, Chair Yoga offers a large range of possibilities for following a full yoga class. Do you want to teach yoga to people with restricted mobility, yoga for elderly people or yoga that is accessible to people with disabilities?
Eka Pada Kapotasana: How to Practice Pigeon Pose for All Levels of Mobility
Eka Pada (Raja) Kapotasana, or Pigeon Pose, is probably one of the most misunderstood yoga poses. The ‘full’ and rather famous version of the pose, which is the so-called King Pigeon, includes an overhead grip that requires a deep backbend and considerable mobility in the shoulders and chest. In this article we will talk about the foundation for the famous One-Legged King Pigeon Pose: the One-Legged Pigeon Pose. This pose not only creates the base for this famous and very sought-after King Pigeon variation, but is a beneficial and effective pose by itself.
8 Tips to Make Your Students Feel Safe in Yoga Class
As a yoga teacher, you should be aware of the effect the environment and your behaviour might have on your students. Learn about the Do’s and Don’ts of creating a safe environment in your yoga class.
Yoga for Lower Back Pain: How Yoga Can Help to Relieve Chronic Back Pain
An increasing number of people suffer from chronic lower back pain. Yoga can help by strengthening muscles and improving blood flow. This blog shares the benefits and asanas for lower back pain relief.
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