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Yoga Bhavadhara Part One…Making the Case for a New Form of Yoga

T. Krishnamacharya, the grandfather of Modern Postural Yoga, made the following intriguing statements in his book Yoga Makaranda in 1935, “It is not true that those people [Westerners] are not

Yogis are Clowns (in the Best of Ways)

Yep, I said it. Yogis are clowns. With our pink and yellow leggings and fervent attempts to do something awesome without falling down, it might be time to admit our

Peaceful PMS: 7 Yoga Poses To Feel Better Now

PMS is no fun. Luckily, various yoga poses can relieve PMS symptoms. Click here to find out how!

5 Life Lessons Kundalini Yoga has Taught Me:

Kundalini Yoga is the yoga of awareness. Though it appears quite dogmatic, extreme and overly spiritual with people in white chanting, wearing turbans, and moving in auspicious ways, it is

Asana From Every Angle: Boat Pose

A strong core is the key to most yoga poses, and this pose is a phenomenal core strengthener.

Gentle Ways To End Meditation

Whether a time of meditation is several days or several hours or several minutes, returning to the outside world can be disturbing, annoying and even overwhelming. Some people, especially after

When the Student Becomes the Yoga Teacher

Thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? It’s a rewarding experience. Click here to read the personal experiences of a first time yoga teacher.

7 Ways Yoga Melts Fat & Tones (infographic)

Learning to eat well is often the most difficult part of weight loss and healthful living. As Americans, it’s typically ingrained in many of us to have meals which consists

Stop Trying To Be “Good” At Yoga

Just stop it. It’s not even a thing. Being good at yoga suggests that our abilities can be compared to someone else living an entirely different existence in body and mind.

Practicing the Yamas and Niyamas in the Teacher-Student Relationship

Historically, the teachings of yoga have been passed down from guru to disciple. Both parties would consider carefully whether to enter into the relationship, because it was a significant commitment