The creative minds from the East have blessed us with the depiction of Śhiva and Pārvatī as a single entity: Ardhanārīśvara, which is...

This blog will take a look at the "king of asanas", the headstand. You will read tips and see images and videos of your favourite...

What we now know as Vrikshasana, or Tree Pose, was originally referred to as Bhagīrathasana by Krishnamacharya, the father of modern...

Mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi don't simply relax us; they can 'reverse' the molecular reactions in...

A follow up to an earlier blog about the mythology behind the Tree pose. The river Ganga descended from the heavens to wash away the sins...

Excerpted from the complete works of Swami Vivekananda - San Francisco 1900 "The test of Ahimsa is absence of jealousy. Any man may do a...

The Importance of Balance Whether in a yoga class, on a stability ball or walking to work, maintaining balance is the key to functional...

Equilibrium noun a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. Equilibrium in Yoga: Finding Deeper Meaning Through...

Exploring Sāṃkhya Philosophy: The Dance of Puruṣa and Prakṛti in Yoga and Life There are six major philosophical views in India, known as...

As per the previous two blogs on the sun salutation (geared towards the current teacher trainees), the anatomy behind the various poses...

4) CHATARUNGA DANDASANA - FOUR LIMBED STAFF POSE What follows after the equestrian pose (low lunge) is the most awkward part of the...

The Serratus Anterior in Yoga: Why It Matters for Arm Balances

The Pectoral Muscles in Yoga: Unlocking the Chest for Better Posture and Breath Let's dive into another heavy hitter in your body’s...

The Mighty Latissimus Dorsi in Yoga: Unlocking Strength and Stretch The Lowdown on the Lats Ah, the Latissimus Dorsi, aka the “lats,” the powerhouses of your back. They’re like the wings that never flew but will definitely get you where you need to go—whether that’s pulling yourself up a rock wall or pulling out those smooth chaturanga-to-up-dog transitions in yoga class. If you’ve ever felt a deep stretch in Downward Dog, you’re probably thanking (or cursing) these hefty mus

The Trapezius Muscle in Yoga: Function, Tension & Release