If you’re looking to increase your strength, balance, and flexibility (while developing your skills), here are some of the more advanced yoga poses to try. Are you a seasoned yogi with an impressive repertoire of poses? Or are you still working on mastering Corpse Pose or Mountain Pose? Regardless ofRead More →
Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally renowned yoga instructor and cannabis advocate. In 2019, she publicly shared her cannabis use and advocacy for the very first time. Stanley told Insider that sharing this part of his identity allows him to embody authenticity, a core tenet of yoga. Loading Something is loading.Read More →
Jessamyn Stanley is a renowned yoga instructor and cannabis advocate for self-love.Bobby Quillard Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally known personality yoga instructor and cannabis lawyer. In 2019, she publicly shared her cannabis use and advocacy for the very first time. When Jessamyn Stanley smokes a joint, she feels free. Stanley,Read More →
Forget my toes. I’d be content if I could touch the tops of my shins Assuming you’re a man and haven’t taken an interest in yoga because you hope it will teach you how to spit flames and extend your limbs 20 feet outward in time for the next WorldRead More →
Yoga, an age-old practice for achieving healthy physical and mental well-being, was a late comer. Over time, many health aficionados follow multiple yoga poses to maintain their health in good condition. The same goes for B-town celebrities who have always sworn by yoga because it not only keeps them fitRead More →
A Twitter user has started a discussion about whether referring to yoga poses by their Western names is cultural appropriation. He shared a link from the popular health information website WebMD in which “Bhujangashan” is referred to as the cobra pose. The poster argued that by removing her Indian name,Read More →
When it comes to hot yoga, you probably have a few questions. What is it actually? Will you pass out from the temperature? What are the advantages and the dangers? And how does it compare to a standard hatha or ashtanga practice? Well, don’t worry. Here, WH Fitness Editor andRead More →
Image source: INSTAGRAM/BIGBLISSDTK hot yoga Strong points This yogic practice improves the ability of the lungs to absorb the huge volume of air inside It helps to boost the immunity of the body This yoga can be practiced between 60 and 90 minutes at an ambient temperature of 27 toRead More →
A Bristol laughter yoga instructor who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent last week continued to laugh despite producers ‘cutting’ his audition clip. Pete Cann, The Laughter Man has become an expert in laughter yoga since discovering the coping mechanism in 2016, and has shared the technique with dozens of peopleRead More →
Doing yoga requires not only skill and technique, but also immense patience. It consists of a number of poses that many find difficult to pull off. But, one yoga instructor has taken the ancient practice to another level by setting a Guinness World Record. Dubai-based yoga instructor Yash Moradiya wowedRead More →
We need our core muscles, located between the pelvic floor and the diaphragm, to perform the daily tasks of our lives. Whether it’s picking up an object from the floor or simply climbing stairs, we use our abdominal muscles to perform the simplest tasks. Therefore, our core is one ofRead More →
Basically, yoga is an ancient practice that harmonizes mind and body. You probably already know that it can increase your flexibility and strength, but it’s more than just physical exercise. You can see and feel the benefits of yoga after stepping off the mat. For those new to yoga, itRead More →
MEET the West Cumbria children’s yoga instructor who seeks to instill a message of self-education from an early age. Tamzin McCartney, from Whitehaven, has been teaching yoga for five years but has really found a home for her Buddhi yoga practice in primary schools in West Cumbria including; St Bees,Read More →
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. Some triggers make symptoms worse. Stress is a common trigger for UC flare-ups, so it’s important to find ways to manage stress if you’reRead More →
Have you ever tried seated yoga poses? The benefits of seated yoga are many, including improved flexibility and range of motion in the body. It is a useful way to challenge your physical and mental states and release stiff muscles. Seated yoga poses do not have to be part ofRead More →
One of the first tasks of parents and caregivers is to try to interpret their children’s emotions. For babies, each cry means a different emotional message: hunger, pain, fatigue, fear, etc. and the role of parents is to accommodate and troubleshoot these emotions. As children grow, they are taught toRead More →
Image source: INSTAGRAM/ IYENGARYOGA_ANDHERI Iyengar Yoga Poses Iyengar yoga is a form of yogic posture exercise developed by BKS Iyenger. It is also known as Hatha Yoga. This form of yoga focuses on detail, precision and alignment of the body. This form of exercise features over 200 poses and 14Read More →
1. What is high blood pressure?2. What causes high blood pressure?3. Why does yoga work for high blood pressure?4. Yoga asanas to control high blood pressure5. Shishuasana (child’s pose)6. Vajrasana, diamond pose7. Paschimottanasana (forward bend pose)8. Corpse Pose (Shavasana)9. Sukhasana (easy pose)10. Badhakonasana (Butterfly Pose)11. Yoga for Hypertension FAQs12. CanRead More →