Do You Really Do Yoga? The Mainstream Way VS. The Ancient Version
by Arjun Walia: Yoga has become an immensely popular form of physical activity and relaxation in recent years… […]
The Vast Invisible Reality – Guru Singh
Guru Singh is my Primary Yoga Teacher and a Master of Kundalini Yoga. David Welch, Founder and Chief Editor of Awaken. […]
How Practicing Yoga Increases GABA Levels & Decreases Depression
by Abby Moore: Back in November, we wrote about a study conducted by Boston University School of Medicine… […]
The Power Center In Your Body You Might Not Know About
by Lauren Roxburgh: It’s no secret that gut health is crucial when it comes to our overall wellness and vitality… […]
Harmonizing Your Yoga Practices
by Alejandro Chaoul, Ph.D: As you will learn in my book, Tibetan Yoga for Health & Well-Being… […]
Find Comfort In Child’s Pose
Poses should not be dictated by time of day, but by how your body feels and responds to different postures in the moment… […]
Pillow Poses: Relaxing Restorative Yoga You Can Do In Bed
by Jenny Clise: Restorative Yoga helps guide us into deep relaxation, which is a great way to gently prepare for a good night’s sleep… […]
Kapha Season: Ayurvedic Tips For Transitioning Of Spring
by Hannah Aylward: Spring (represented in Ayurveda with the Kapha dosha) is a season of birth, new beginnings, renewal, and growth… […]
Meditation For Removing Fear Of The Future
This meditation takes away your fears of the future which have been created by your subconscious memories of the past. lt will force you to deal with your heart center… […]
Is It Good To Go Deeper In A Yoga Pose
by Lucinda Staniland: For all the years I’ve been practicing yoga, I’ve always strived to ‘go deeper’ into the poses. In fact, I thought this was the point of asana… […]
3 Yoga Exercises To Build Your Immunity Now
by Julie Peters: “Your system thinks you are in survival/panic mode, and you need to help yourself to calm down enough that your immune system can actually work….” […]
5 Ways Kundalini Yoga Can Bring More Abundance Into Your Life
by Guru Jagat: This week, we’re celebrating the launch of world-renowned Kundalini yoga teacher Guru Jagat’s new class… […]
6 Yoga Poses To Strengthen The Immune System
by Emma Cunningham: Strengthening your immune system is more than the top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic… […]
Here’s How To Design Your Own Distraction-Free Home Yoga Space
by Kara Beussink: Rushing around or rearranging your day to get to a yoga class can feel stressful… […]
What Is Karma Yoga And How Can You Practice It In Everyday Life
For most people, yoga has become a way of attaining a certain goal… […]
6 Calming Online Yoga Classes To Take During Quarantine
by Kara Beussink: The stress of the unknown surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine can take a huge toll on our physical and mental health… […]
Sanskrit Glossary
You may be in a yoga class and hear the teacher using Sanskrit words for yoga poses (asanas) and concepts… […]
Teachers: Wondering How to Find Your Ideal Yoga Students?
by Ely Bakouche: If you’re wondering how to become a successful yoga teacher, you’re not alone… […]
The Buddhist Roots Of Hatha Yoga
by Matthew Gindin: Purists discourage mixing traditions, but research reveals that the origins of one of today’s most popular Indian practices aren’t so clear-cut… […]
7 Chakra Meditations To Keep You In Balance
by Karson McGinley: The chakra energies flowing through your body need you to maintain their flow and effectiveness… […]
Practicing Yoga In A Way That Cultivates Self-Compassion
by Lena Schmidt: The practice of yoga can bestow many gifts—better health, a greater sense of awareness, easier sleep, and so much more… […]
Yoga For Immunity And Well-Being
by Lena Schmidt: You may be feeling the worldwide worry about the developing pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19)… […]
The Teachers Contract
by Donna Farhi: Relationships with yoga students can take many forms: […]
Vedanta: Why This Ancient Yogic Philosophy Is Relevant In Modern Times
by Swami Karma Karuna: The term ‘Vedanta’, or ancient texts such as the Upanishads, may ring a bell, but for many, they are shrouded in mystery… […]
10 Yoga Teachers Share Exactly How They Get A Good Night’s Sleep
by Brittany Anas: Having trouble getting eight hours of shut-eye? Steal these secrets from some of the country’s top teachers… […]
8 Life Lessons From A 2000-Year-Old Guidebook – The Yoga Sutras
by Arjun Walia: Yoga is something that continues to gain a tremendous amount of popularity throughout the world as we move through 2015 and beyond… […]
Kundalini Yoga Mantra Introduction
Kundalini Yoga Mantras are unique sound patterns that put into action a vibratory affect on our subtle and physical bodies that connects us with the inner sound current, the Naad… […]
5 Breathing Exercises That Can Reduce Stress
by Kristine Thomason: Foundational breathing techniques of the Kundalini yoga practice. […]
Yoga Helps Beat Stress, Anxiety, And Depression
by Manmohan Singh: This blog describes how Yoga plays an important role in calming down the mind of an artist… […]
Practice This Juicy Yin Yoga Sequence To Release Your Tight Hips
by Allie Geer: Let’s face it, most of us have tight hips… […]
8 Effective Yoga Poses To Reduce Blood Pressure
by Himanshu Joshi: Are you tired of facing the pressures of your day-to-day worklife? […]
Practice These 8 Yoga Poses to Increase Your Flexibility
If you want to increase your flexibility, look no further than yoga… […]
5 Postnatal Yoga Practices For New Moms (It’s Time To Focus On YOU Again)
by Tara Mestre: Every new mom needs a dedicated self-love practice… […]
Quotes To End Your Yoga Class With
Words are so powerful… […]
Iyengar Yoga 101: What Is It, Health Benefits & How To Practice
By Amanda Tarlton: While Iyengar might not be as common a name as vinyasa or yin, it’s actually the most widely practiced (and arguably the most accessible) style of yoga in the world… […]
Om… Say What?? Yoga Basics For Beginners
by Grace Gallagher: I’ve been practicing yoga for close to 15 years, and even before I started practicing, I was constantly surrounded by people doing yoga… […]
The Only 30 Yoga Poses You Really Need To Know
by Daniel Bubnis: Although it’s an ancient practice, yoga has become the exercise du jour in recent years… […]
9 Powerful Mantras In Sanskrit And Gurmukhi
by Lena Schmidt: Repeating mantras out loud, silently in your mind… […]
Sphinx Pose
Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach… […]
3 Yoga Poses For Deeper Intimacy
by Mar Soraparu: Let love in by practicing these self-compassion postures first… […]
The Story Behind Rosa Parks and Yoga
by Monica Cadena: How a Georgia State University Professor uncovered pictures of the iconic civil rights activist practicing asana… […]
7 Poses For Finding Courage And Leading From The Heart
by Mary Clare Sweet: This uplifting sequence from Nebraska-based yoga teacher Mary Clare Sweet will help you find your path when life feels chaotic and crazy… […]
Yoga, Ayahuasca, and a Course in Miracles: Notes on the Ongoing Revelation
by Allowah: I’ve been meaning to write about the ongoing revelations that have been facilitated through my encounter with A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and ayahuasca… […]
7 Winter Activities to Keep You Grounded
by Karson McGinley: Since grounding has been shown to have many health and wellness benefits, it is worth exploring the ways […]
The Origins Of Yoga Nidra
by Pierre Bonnasse: The origins of yoga nidra are lost in time immemorial, and one could also say that they are lost in the mysterious source of time itself… […]