Yoga is many things to different people. For some it is just an exercise class for others it is a way of life.  There is yoga for children, toddlers, disabled and seniors; it is always great to see more and more men attending classes.  For some reason yoga has been seen as a women’s exercise when some of the greatest teachers of yoga especially in the transition from East to west were men. Read more »

The one of the best things about yoga and there are lots, is the improvement you see in your flexibility.  As someone who did gymnastics as a child and teenager and could do the full splits at one time, I was shocked when I discovered that I could not touch my toes.  I had always been vain about my flexibility but the old adage of if you don’t use it, you lose it is so true.  Even when you take a break in your yoga classes, you notice the difference when you come back to yoga although if the break is not too long you get back to your former level quite quickly. Read more »

In the busy and bright world that we live in one of the advantages of yoga is that it is a basically a silent practice.  We do not jump around to loud energetic music like in an aerobics class, in yoga we focus on the breath and the internal processes of the practice, some classes have a meditative kind of music plays low in the background but it is not necessary for practice to have music.  The only noise is the sound of the teacher’s instructions and voice; in fact for many people yoga is a much needed time of quiet reflection in a hectic life. Read more »

To help you to keep up a home practice in yoga especially if you have no access to classes or maybe you prefer to practice in the peace of your own home, most people need a helping hand to keep on track. Read more »

Many people find that once they have been practicing yoga for a while they want to take their yoga practice to the next level.  For many people that step is having daily home yoga practice even if it is only for ten minutes after you get up.  A home practice can improve and invigorate your life in many ways. Read more »

There are many reasons to encourage people to consider yoga as a way of maintaining your health; the one I love is that there is hardly any person that would not benefit from yoga.  Gender, age, athletic ability, time none of these are barriers to yoga. Read more »

I love the feeling I get when I do yoga, whether it is in the house as part of my sporadic attempt at daily practice or in the class at the gym.  The feeling of being me, centered, chilled, relaxed but challenged.  I find that yoga is the answer to a busy life and sometimes when I have being having problems only the thought of getting to class has kept me sane.  It is the only class I feel is a treat rather than a chore. Read more »

Most people mistakenly see yoga as a set of exercises. However, this ancient teaching is much more than a training program – it affects the body as well as the mind and soul. We have all heard of the wonders and even miracles that the yogas can perform, but they are not tricks. Yoga can help you become healthier and stronger in all aspects as long as you put in devotion. There are many benefits of yoga, but here are the main ones you can expect to enjoy. Read more »

Yoga is a practice that involves a number of principles, one of which is meditation. Basically, meditation involves training of the mind to concentrate on a single aspect. When you know how to meditate, you will be able to achieve a lot of benefits. Read more »

Yoga is an exercise that is closely associated with the practice of meditation. Indeed, Yoga and meditation are so intertwined that you can not practice Yoga without taking meditation. It is the meditation that helps in bringing harmonization of body and mind, from which the name Yoga originates. Read more »