Sounds through the Transatlantic
San Francisco based recording label, Hearts Eye Records (with sidekick label Bass Star Records) have released Transatlantic Chillout,…
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Paripurna Ustrasana/ Full Camel Pose
The term Paripurna Ustrasana comes from the following Sanskrit terms – “Paripurna” meaning complete or full, and “ustra” meaning camel. This pose and the beginners’ option…
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How Does Saucha Affect My Daily Life?
Over two years ago, I made a commitment to live out each Yama in my life and write…
Sun Salutation Surya Namaskaram Variation 19
Step 1 Ardha Vrkshasana (Tree Pose – Half Variation) Step: Stand tall on the left leg and bring…
Dwi Pada Sirsasana / Both Legs Behind The Head Pose
To break down the Sanskrit name, Dwi means two, pada means leg and sirsa means head. Dwi Pada…
Yoga, Nationalism, Appropriation and Authenticity
Yoga is a household word in America, with tens of millions swearing by its many benefits. This ancient…
Shared Practice
As Yoga practitioners, there are so many opportunities to work towards inner peace, health and happiness with the…
Dwi Pada Sirsasana / Both Legs Behind The Head Pose
To break down the Sanskrit name, Dwi means two, pada means leg and sirsa means head. Dwi Pada…
The Deeper Significance of Saucha or Purity
The first of the niyamas or the observances mentioned by Patanjali is what in Sanskrit is called saucha…
Utthita Kukkutasana / Lifted Cockerel or Rooster Pose
“Kukkuta” is the Sanskrit word for cockerel or rooster, and Kukkutasana mimics a rooster in a standing position.…
Pincha Mayurasana/ Feathered-Peacock Pose
Pincha Mayuransa is mainly a backward bending pose; it is similarly a tripod balancing pose having both hands…
Asana Challenge – Tic Tac: Viparita Chakrasana
Watching the performance of Viparita chakrasana (tic tac) is like witnessing magic on the mat. While we are…
The Myths of Backbend (3) Turbo your Hip
This month we continue the techniques of practising backbends. Have you already powered up the baby toes and…