Why yet another yoga retreat If not for the pictures in front of me, I’d think this trip to Ireland only happened in a dream. I embarked on this journey in search for new ways to grow, to define and refine yoga as a balancing and self-healing practice. I wanted to go deeper within and […]
Yoga Poses for a Perfect Night’s Sleep
As we mentioned in the previous post, there’s increased evidence that proper sleep quality is enormously important for hormonal balance, immune system functioning, and proper functioning of the nervous system. While different people have different needs regarding the amount of sleep, the need for good sleep quality is a common denominator. Here’s a simple yet […]
Forgetfulness and Faulty Sleep Patterns
Do you have a hard time remembering the names of people you have just met? Do you have a tendency to forget information you had been trying hard to memorize, for a test or exam maybe? Forgotten about important appointments? Can you think of quite a number of circumstances when your memory hasn’t been quite […]
Conquer Bound Half Moon Pose In 9 Simple Steps!
Think of back-bending and binding while balancing on one foot, head down. When given this description, Bound Half Moon pose may seem difficult, and even out of reach for many yoga students. Let’s not rush to conclusion! The Roman military genius, Julius Caesar postulated his unfailing strategy, “Divide and conquer!” So, here’s how to divide […]
Chaturanga Dandasana Made Easy
Chaturanga Dandasana, also known as Low Pushup Position is one of least spectacular yet most challenging poses. Chuturunga has significant benefits, but failure to perform it correctly results in serious injury. Low Pushup Position seems fairly simple and “monolithic”, with apparently no intermediary steps that would allow for a more gradual approach. Fortunately, this impression […]