Ling Beisecker 
Take a pause to integrate these simple and effective activities into your daily life to help de-stress your mind and body. From writing three gratitudes to diving into a good book, this list was curated for accessibility and simplicity.
In 2010, a team of researchers noticed that yoga boosted participants’ positive affect. This piece looks at the study and highlight the ten pose yoga routine based on Iyengar’s teaching method for positive affect.
While the exact definition of one’s “core” is up for debate, having a strong core improves posture, balance, and breathwork which all assist in increased confidence and ease into whatever yoga poses you find most challenging.
After a long day of go, it is incredibly jarring on our bodies to stop. Because many of us do not know how to stop or pause, we end up scrolling mindlessly online and binge watching TV until we convince ourselves to sleep. Days pass and exhaustion finds home in our bones. It gets harder to unwind and be thankful. And you may start to distance yourself from the world. If this sounds like you and y
If you have exprienced knee pain, discomfort, or an injury and are looking for ways to take care of your knees in practice, try these 5 adaptations.
This vinyasa sequence illuminated by the fire of discipline will build your muscle strength and tend to the flame within.
So how do we learn to mentally “let go” and “just be”? Two simple phrases comprised for four short words that take us a long lifetime love affair with ourselves.Read on to find out.
If you are looking to fire up your practice, try this ultimate yoga sequence! Designed for practitioners who have a strong foundation of personal practice and solid baseline of strength and balance, this sequence will help you reach a new level. Take breaks whenever you need and modify to your body.
You are considering becoming a yoga teacher, congratulations! You may have noticed the seemingly millions of fantastic programs and likely by now, your head is spinning. To help in your process, here are 7 important considerations before you take your next step to become a yoga teacher.
Let’s break down one of the big three and look at the the biomechanics, or the science of movement, of the knee in padmasana to maintain healthy and happy knees. This article with introduce basic biomechanics that relate to padmasana; for a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of the knee joint, it is best to see a professional healthcare provider as well as an experienced yoga teacher.
Have you ever wanted to practice some kick asana looking and fun sound poses like Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Pigeon Pose)? Yet, when you try to get your leg in the air, you get stuck. It’s common to ask yourself, are all poses really achievable for your body?
Your body is working incredibly hard to create a healthy environment for your growing baby. Yoga is a chance to add energy rather than create more demand on your body. It is an opportunity to be empowered and advocate for what feels good and what does not in your unique body. Take time to explore your beautiful body and bond with your baby with these 7 poses.
Play is important for all ages, especially as we age and become more inflexible in mind and body. So, why is it that as we grow we begin to dismiss play? In this article we dive into the surprising link between play and mental well-being in the hope that we all find a little more space for it in our lives.
Of the many restorative poses that offer you space to grow, these five target different regions in the body and are associated with different effects. It is less important to practice all five every day. Rather hold a pose that feels right for you and focus on the creating balance in your breath and body.
Like any other prop, the wall is a great tool to help expand a yoga practice. Look at five useful uses for a wall to improve a yogis backbend practice while being creative.
Five safety tips that explain the importance of certain actions and accompanying poses to help prepare them for Forearm Wheel Pose.
Ready to seize the day and overcome your fears of flying? Practice Kakasana (Crow Pose) daily to build a solid foundation and to conquer any arm balance.
A funky take on the traditional Forearm Stand, this arm balance is equal parts challenging and fun.
Breaking down Locust Pose (Salabhasana) from the head to the feet. Learn how to incorporate three prep poses before diving in to practice full Salabhasana.
An intermediate to advanced asana that requires more than meets its eye in flexibility and strength. Five preparatory pose to help build into Raja Bhujangasana.