Yoga is a great way to help you relax fast – even if you only have a short amount of time. To this end, we have compiled 10 beginner-friendly yoga routines for stress relief. They are available for free on Youtube and yours to enjoy anytime. Have you got 5, 10 or 15 minutes to…
Pema Chodron is a Tibetan Buddhist who has been teaching for over 30 years in the Western world. She has a unique ability to translate Eastern wisdom into words everyone can understand. Pema has written many books and courses on topics like starting an intimate relationship, finding peace in everyday life, and living generously. In…
Have you ever thought of starting Yoga but hesitate because of lack of fitness, strength, injury, stiffness or age? Or have you looked at Yoga pictures on the web and decided it looks just too difficult? Gentle Yoga might be a good alternative for you. Gentle or slow yoga is designed to be accessible to…
An increasing number of scientific studies demonstrate that Yoga can help depression and low mood in a significant way – especially for milder cases. Even as little as 15 minutes of Yoga a day can make a significant difference to mood levels. We include three Yoga YouTube videos from experienced Yoga teachers that specifically target…
Are you interested in Yoga but don’t know where to start? This Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your Yoga Style describes the most important Yoga styles you will likely come across, whether they are suitable for beginners, as well as any relevant pros and cons. Read on to help you to build your knowledge and the…
We all experience emotional pain and even trauma at some stage in our lives. Many times, these will resolve with the passage of time, or as we grow as human beings or move into better life chapters. However, the effects of emotional pain and trauma can also be long-lasting and continue to affect our mental…
Sometimes a yoga pose can feel wrong or even risky. And most of the time you are not wrong! Many yoga poses – even those for beginners – have the potential to cause pain and even injury. In this article, we discuss 14 potential Yoga pose mistakes and how to correct them using proper alignment,…
Pema Chodron’s inspirational quotes give hope and courage to people across the world. They reflect her spirit of kindness and wisdom in a way that is uniquely accessible. In this post, we have chosen 10 of her most inspiring quotes. You could use these in your daily life as the basis for reflection, journaling and…
Do you ever wonder, as you develop your yoga practice, what habits it takes to become a successful Yogi? One of the ways to find out is to have a good look at a few accomplished and respected Yogis. In exploring this, we have identified ten critical habits. Accomplished Yoga practitioners: Have a vision for…
Savasana, or the Corpse Pose, is a crucial pose in Yoga practice. It is mostly practiced at the end of a class as a way to quiet the mind and approach peace. In this article, we’ll examine the many benefits of savasana and how it can improve your day-to-day life. Further, we’ll also give you…