In the West, it is frequently the case that instructors offer classes via their ‘Yoga and Pilates studio’. In other words, many people see the two disciplines as similar, and even interchangeable. While there are some similarities between Yoga and Pilates, there are some fundamental differences as well. Let us see how Yoga and Pilates are different and similar at the same time. What is Yoga? As we know, yoga refers to a set of lifestyle practices that encompass not just physical but also the mental and spiritual aspects of life. While in modern times, yoga has come to mean certain physical fi ..read more

The wise thoughts of others can have a positive impact on our minds: we can find hope, comfort, motivation and encouragement in them. There are many yoga quotes that inspire me daily. I’m sharing some of my favourite ones that would have motivated not only me but numerous others as well: “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” – B.K.S. Iyengar We all know that yoga is a natural way to improve health, enhance mobility & flexibility, and reduce pain. It’s a way to strengthen the body so that it fights disease and infirmity. With the help of yoga ..read more

Many of those who attend my morning yoga class in Bandra West report how after starting to attend class regularly, the quality of their sleep has improved. The positive impact of yoga on sleep is not just anecdotal, by the way. Several studies have demonstrated how to improve sleep with yoga. People with stress or sleep disturbances, and even those with insomnia have been seen to benefit. How yoga improves sleep in older people One study examined how yoga impacts the sleep quality of older people. It was found that when study participants practiced yoga, they were able to fall asleep faster a ..read more

We have all heard about the importance of ‘core fitness’, and about strengthening the body’s core. We know that this helps prevent pain and injuries and enhances endurance. Heart opening yoga poses or asanas can similarly help the body increase strength in the back, shoulders, and stabilising muscles. Let us look at the importance of this facet of yoga, as well as the yoga poses that help to open the heart – both literally and figuratively. Importance of heart opening yoga poses Heart opening yoga poses engage the muscles in the core, which in turn help to align the spine optimally. This resul ..read more

“Nothing will work unless you do.” This quote got me thinking about the importance of working consistently towards any goal we may have. For instance, there is no benefit in merely wishing for good health or a toned body or enhanced flexibility or better balance unless we are willing to work towards those goals. In other words, there is no substitute for discipline. This is true as much for yoga as for our lives in general. Let us talk today about why discipline is important in yoga. The concept of ‘tapas’ The concept of discipline in yoga is not a new one. This is something that ancient text ..read more

They say that sitting is the new smoking – in other words our sedentary lives that require us to sit for long hours each day aren’t good for us. Our lifestyles result in all sorts of disorders and diseases. Sitting immobile in one place is not what we evolved to do each day, every day. We were meant to be a lot more active, but modern lifestyles do not allow this. The result is that a major proportion of the population suffer from back pain. We look at why back pain is such a common complaint, how we can avoid it. Let us also see how yoga for back pain helps. Common causes of back pain Back p ..read more

Did you know there are about 150 types of primary and secondary headaches? Headaches are one of the most common issues that the general population faces. Statistics tell us that between 1% and 4% of the world’s adult population suffers from headaches 15 or more days of the month. Headaches are something that cuts across region, age, income and other differentiating factors. Now while many types of headaches do need proper diagnosis and medical intervention, yoga for headaches can help a lot as well. Even if a headache doesn’t have a serious underlying reason, the chronic nature of it can negat ..read more

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