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The Complete Guide to Headstands (updated)
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...
Tree Pose: A Deeper Dive into Its Mythological Roots
What we now know as Vrikshasana, or Tree Pose, was originally referred to as Bhagīrathasana by Krishnamacharya, the father of modern...
Yoga Can 'Reverse' DNA Reactions Which Cause Stress
Mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi don't simply relax us; they can 'reverse' the molecular reactions in...
The Significance of Shiva
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...
Ahimsa - More than Absence of Violence
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
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 in Yoga: Finding Deeper Meaning Through Awareness and Balance
Equilibrium noun a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. Equilibrium in Yoga: Finding Deeper Meaning Through...
The Sāmkhya Philosophy: A Dance Between Two Realities
Exploring Sāṃkhya Philosophy: The Dance of Puruṣa and Prakṛti in Yoga and Life There are six major philosophical views in India, known as...
Sun Salutation: How to & The Anatomy Part 3
As per the previous two blogs on the sun salutation (geared towards the current teacher trainees), the anatomy behind the various poses...
Sun Salutation: How to & The Anatomy Part 2
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
The Serratus Anterior: The Unsung Hero of Shoulder Stability in Yoga Before diving into the second part of my Sun Salutation anatomical...
The Rotator Cuff - The Subscapularis in Yoga
The Subscapularis: The Unsung Hero of Shoulder Stability in Yoga Let’s talk about the subscapularis —one of those muscles that doesn’t...
The Pectoralis Major Muscle in Yoga
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 Latissimus Dorsi in Yoga
The Mighty Latissimus Dorsi in Yoga: Unlocking Strength and Stretch The Lowdown on the Lats Ah, the Latissimus Dorsi , aka the “lats,”...
The Trapezius Muscle in Yoga
To truly appreciate how the trapezius (traps) contributes to posture and movement in yoga and daily life, we need to explore the...
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