Choosing the right color of a yoga mat can be a mindful expression of your intentions or even your personality. Just think about how often you look at the mat during your yoga practice. Choosing the color of your mat impacts how you feel and affects your yoga practice. Here you will discover your best color, you will learn the meaning of each color and you will get to know which one suits you and which one you should buy. In order to save money and skip switching mats throughout the week depending on your mood, choose the right mat that suits you. These questions will help you understand wha ..read more

The Tree Pose is the first pose that most yoga beginners learn. It targets your legs, core, and whole body balance. This pose strengthens your legs and core while opening your hips and stretching your inner thighs. It helps build better balance. Why do you need a better balance? A strong core and good balance help you stay active and healthy. Add a little flair to your Tree Pose, allow it to move in a new way. The results will be unique: innovative, deep, joyful. Here are some ways to challenge your Tree Pose. The following variations refine balance and alignment ..read more

One Legged King Pigeon Meaning: The name Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is derived from the Sanskrit roots: eka – one, pada – foot,  raja – king,  kapota – pigeon, asana – pose. Yoga types: Hatha yoga. Level: Advanced. Strengthens: Back, the core and pelvic floor. Stretches: Stretches the thighs, groins, shoulders, hip flexors, spine and opens the hips and chest. Contraindications: Knee, spinal, or lower back injuries. Dislocated shoulder. Variations: Lakini Pose, Half Pigeon Pose Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Mythology On a symbolic level, Pigeon in Hindu Mythology has bee ..read more

Seated Forward Bend Pose Source: womenfitness. org Meaning: The name Pascimottanasana is derived from three Sanskrit words: paschima – meaning “back”, uttana – meaning “stretch” and asana – meaning “posture”. Yoga types: Hatha yoga and modern yoga Level: Beginner level Strengthens: Legs, Abdominals Stretches: Hamstrings and Calfs, Back Contraindications: Neck injury, Back injury, Spondylitis, Abdominal Hernia, suffer from Migraines. You shouldn’t practice Seated Forward Bend Pose if you are pregnant, as there would be pressure on the pelvic area and the uteru ..read more

Witchcraft rituals and yoga share many similarities. These are, for the first time, explored in combination by author Sarah Robinson in the book Yoga for Witches. Witchy yoga can be a new kind of journey, that connects two powerful spiritual disciplines. We have prepared a collection of witchy tips and tricks for yogis, who want to bring alignment, intention, and a little bit of magic to their mind and body. Tips For Witchy Yoga Before yoga practice Before you start your yoga practice, spray your yoga mat with diluted essential oils. Orange, lavender, frankincense, and m ..read more

Creating your own yoga practice is a great way to personalize your practices and do poses that best suit your needs and goals. Not sure how to get started? We will help you! Find the best tips on how to create your own yoga practice. Yoga sequence sections Learning to sequence your yoga practice safely and purposefully can require valued time when you are just starting it. These are seven main yoga sequence fundamentals: Warm-up Standing poses Sitting poses Lying on the front poses Lying on the back poses Pranayama Meditation Equality is important! Id ..read more

For many of us, the idea of taking time out of our daily life to meditate may seem unattainable. If you feel that sitting on a cushion for an hour or less is not for you, try these meditation alternatives to find the best one that fits you and incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. Regular meditation has many health advantages. Studies show that meditation can: Reduce stress and anxiety, control sensitivity to pain, lower blood pressure, make us more kind and loving. Get the benefits of meditation by trying out an alternative style from the list below. Tai Chi Tai Chi ..read more

Camel Pose Source: Photo created by yanalya – freepik .com Meaning: The name is derived from the Sanskrit word उष्ट्रासन – Ustra, meaning “camel,” and Asana, meaning “pose”. Yoga types: Hatha yoga. Level: Intermediate level. Strengthens: Back Muscles, Back of Thighs, and Buttocks. Stretches: The front of the body including the Chest, Abdomen, Quadriceps. Contraindications: Neck injury, Back injury, Spondylitis, Abdominal Hernia, suffer from Migraines. You shouldn’t practice Camel Pose if you are pregnant or menstruating. Ustrasana Mythology Ustrasana is one o ..read more

Practicing yoga in the winter is different than in the summertime. Wintertime is perfect for restoration, rejuvenation, and introspection, just as many animals and plants use it for hibernation. It is important that we change with the seasons just as nature does by adapting our daily life, eating choices, and yoga practice. So here are some things you should keep in mind until the spring. Drink warm water or tea before yoga practice. It warms you from inside. It is also beneficial to start and end the day with a glass of warm lemon water in the winter season. It encourages circul ..read more

Cow’s Face Pose Meaning: In Sanskrit: गोमुखासन. It is pronounced as go-moo-KAHS-anna. It means: Go – Cow, Mukha – Face, Asana – Pose. Yoga types: Hatha yoga, modern yoga. Level: Beginner Strengthens: Back and Chest Stretches: Shoulders, Hip, Thighs, Thorax, Ankles, Triceps Brachii muscle, Axilla Contraindications: Serious neck problems, shoulder problems, knee injury Gomukhasana Mythology Gomukhasana literally means Cow’s Face Pose. What a strange name. Why should we want to go into this pose? To find the answer let’s take a look at the Gomukhasana meaning. Go is ..read more