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The History of Yoga: From Ancient Roots to Modern Practice - article
Yoga Philosophy & Wisdom The History of Yoga: From Ancient Roots to Modern Practice
I propped my phone against the water bottle and got the mat in the frame, the purple so new it still had the fold-crease down the middle. Th...
Priya RamanJune 13, 20265 min read
Ashtanga Yoga: The Fixed Sequence That Either Hooks You or Doesn’t - article
Yoga Styles Ashtanga Yoga: The Fixed Sequence That Either Hooks You or Doesn’t
A new student settles onto her mat for her first Ashtanga class and waits for the theme announcement, the playlist, the "today we're explori...
Priya RamanJune 12, 20266 min read
The Ethics of Teaching and Practicing Yoga: What Every Student and Teacher Should Understand - article
Yoga Philosophy & Wisdom The Ethics of Teaching and Practicing Yoga: What Every Student and Teacher Should Understand
Yoga in the United States has grown fast - new students, new teachers, new studios. That growth raises ethical questions every student and t...
Priya RamanJune 11, 20265 min read
Meet the 100-Year-Old Yogi Who Has Practiced for Decades in England
Healthy Aging Meet the 100-Year-Old Yogi Who Has Practiced for Decades in England
Picture yourself at 100, still moving through a yoga sequence with intention, still breathing with purpose, still showing up on the mat. It...
Aarti DeshpandeJune 11, 20265 min read
How Yogis Don’t Get Cranky: Ayurvedic Solutions for PMS
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness How Yogis Don’t Get Cranky: Ayurvedic Solutions for PMS
If your patience evaporates a few days before your period - lower back aching, favorite playlist suddenly grating - that's PMS, it's real, a...
Hannah ColeJune 10, 20265 min read
Hollywood Actresses Who Swear By Yoga
Lifestyle & Daily Living Hollywood Actresses Who Swear By Yoga
Picture Jennifer Aniston rolling out her mat before sunrise, or Jennifer Lopez crediting yoga for the strength and calm she brings to every...
Devon BrooksJune 9, 20266 min read
Ishvara Pranidhana: The Yoga Practice of Letting Go - article
Yoga Philosophy & Wisdom Ishvara Pranidhana: The Yoga Practice of Letting Go
The columns had seventeen rows now, each possibility branched into sub-possibilities, the pen's blue ink gone thin where she'd pressed too h...
Priya RamanJune 9, 20265 min read
Gentle Yoga Poses That Help Relieve Constipation
Food, Ayurveda & Simple Wellness Gentle Yoga Poses That Help Relieve Constipation
Gentle yoga poses can help get things moving when constipation leaves you heavy and uncomfortable - these are the ones to try.
Aarti DeshpandeJune 8, 20265 min read
Luxury Yoga Retreats: What Sets Them Apart, and Is It Worth It? - article
Yoga Retreats Luxury Yoga Retreats: What Sets Them Apart, and Is It Worth It?
Imagine waking up to mountain air, unrolling your mat before breakfast, and spending five days with nothing to do but practice, rest, and ac...
Hannah ColeJune 8, 20265 min read
Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: A Beginner's Guide to the Eight-Limbed Path - article
Yoga Philosophy & Wisdom Patanjali's Yoga Sutras: A Beginner's Guide to the Eight-Limbed Path
Go deeper than the postures - Patanjali's Yoga Sutras map the eight-limbed path, and this beginner's guide walks you through the basics.
Priya RamanJune 8, 20265 min read