Tell us about yourself? Born in France I was raised by my parents in the beautiful city of Lyon. I never really understood until my late 20s, how much yoga and a holistic lifestyle meant until I started to practice and became a yoga teacher as well. It is a great and fulfilling feeling to embrace and share that philosophy with others. Yoga Heals the soul! How did you first get into yoga? I was surrounded by yoga spirits all my childhood as my Mom was a yoga teacher, NLP therapist and became a buddhist monk at one point. You could say spirituality was very much part of my surrounding and it r ..read more

It's the details in a good quality yoga mat that help yogis take their yoga practice to the next level.  So, here are 5 things to look out for in a good quality yoga mat One of the most important things for yoga practice  is a good yoga mat. It is the first step towards a successful and enjoyable yoga journey. As your mastery of challenging yoga poses increases, the need for a good quality yoga mat increases as well. In general, a good quality yoga mat enables yogis to remain focused on achieving the desired yoga pose without worrying about slipping. We look at five things that any g ..read more

You've made the step to go natural *high-fives*, we are proud of you! Then you may or may not know already that a natural rubber mat is a more sensitive and delicate than a synthetic mat. So you'll need to show it more love to ensure it lasts as long as possible.  First let's understand why rubber mats are more sensitive. Well it is a natural material. We source our rubber sustainably from Malaysia, and as with all rubber it will eventually dry out. Take your windshield wipers for example --that's rubber-- you will need to replace your wipers every so often because the rubber d ..read more

The first step for a pleasurable and successful yoga journey is a good quality yoga mat. A As you progress in your practice, your need for yoga mat to support your goals will increase as well.  One of the core ideologies or yamas of yoga practice is called ahimsa, which is the practice of "non-harming". Ahimsa advocates that we should adopt a mind set not to harm and to be considerate. Buying sustainable yoga mat is a mindful practice to follow, because not only will it benefit your practice, but not needing to replace your mat so often will avoid mats landing up in the trash ..read more

The best feeling at the end of a yoga class is the feeling of groundedness and peace. For beginner yogis using yoga props is a great way to help make certain poses more manageable or attainable. Through the years, yogis have been very creative in creating yoga props out of taped up VHS tapes to use as blocks, and belts as straps, to name a few. Today, major brands manufacture various types of yoga props for use in various yoga classes. Whether you are taking yoga classes, or practicing yoga at home, yoga props can make your practice more beneficial, save and rewarding. Here are five ..read more

If you are looking to buy yoga products in bulk, it’s important to determine which type of wholesale you are going for: Wholesale for the purpose of re-sale Wholesale for the purpose of using Wholesale for the purpose of re-sale After determining the usual, like minimum order (MOQ), wholesale price, there are some other areas to look in to. If your intent is to resell then it’s important that your wholesale products are nicely packaged. Because you are going to be selling these products on to make a profit it’s important that they look good. Secondly it is common that you as a retailer ..read more

Tips on Eka Hasta Bujasana (Elephant’s Trunk pose) Start from seated. Get your leg onto your shoulder as high as possible. You can start by opening up the hips in Double Pigeon or Gecko pose first Press your arm back into your thigh so you leg stays on you arm Squeeze your knee to your arm so your leg does not slide down Plant your hands on the floor slightly forward of your hips. Think Chaturanga arms Spread your fingers wide. Full palms on the floor Lean your body weight forward. Try to make your upper body as short as possible by rounding forward Pull your lower belly in and up. Draw ..read more

Accessorise and feel good with our new collection of beautifully hand crafted jewellery. The malas are made using crystal and Indian Traditional seeds, and finished with ahimsa silk tassel. These 108 bead necklaces can be used for chanting or worn for healing since different stones have their own properties. We also have matching stretch bracelets to go along for everyday wear. Like something sweet and simple? Grab the lovely bracelets featuring rudraksha seeds and tassel. Shop our new collection of jewellery HERE New splashes of colours for our Lite Weight Eco mats – Ocean Blue ..read more

At this instalment of Madana’s Photo Blog we are graced by the presence of Miss Usha Das, a top shot lawyer by profession. Her hobbies include fitness (of which yoga plays an integral part), fashion, travel and FOOD! She does not have a favourite pose, but loves all seated poses. Usha likes Madana products because: “The mats come in pretty colours and they are very durable, what’s not to love?” Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Tiriangle Pose) Benefits: Stretches the ribcage, waist and inner thigh. Opens the chest and shoulders. Strengthens legs, obliques and back muscles. Improves diges ..read more

Robert Cervantes originally from Chicago came to Singapore with a career in the wine and restaurant industry. Although having practised yoga regularly before coming to Singapore, he took his first teacher training in Singapore with Andrey Lappa, founder of Universal Yoga. He then attended another teacher training in India at Yoga Vidya Gurukul University, where he attained a diploma in Yoga Therapy. Leaving his restaurant career behind to pursue his dream in yoga. He now teaches at Hom Yoga. Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) Benefits: Strengthens and stretches the legs ..read more