Wellness

In the modern world, sleep deprivation has become a silent epidemic. 

For yoga practitioners and teachers, understanding the connection between movement and the nervous system is crucial in optimizing rest and recovery. 

This article explores six deeply restorative yoga poses that prepare the body for deep sleep. 

The yoga industry has witnessed an exponential rise in apparel consumption, with brands churning out new collections every season.

For a practice rooted in mindfulness and simplicity, do we really need overflowing wardrobes of synthetic leggings and trendy tops?  

Here's what we think.

Is it okay to do yoga during periods? 

Yes absolutely!

It is completely okay to do yoga on your period. In fact, it can help loosen up your body from feeling period cramps and help relax your mind and body. 

Read on to know how to make your yoga practice comfortable during your period.

As fathers we juggle numerous responsibilities, from managing demanding careers to nurturing our families, the stresses of being a dad are constant and endless. And with growing demands on our time dad’s often neglect the one thing that is perhaps most important, our health and well-being. 

While it can seem incredibly difficult to get healthy while juggling everything that comes with being a super-dad, yoga is most definitely the answer! 

Read on to know why.

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in the perception of yoga among men. What was once considered primarily a practice for women has now become increasingly popular amongst men, and for good reason.

As we delve into the benefits of yoga for men, it's crucial to acknowledge the unique aspects of the male body and how yoga caters to their specific needs.

Struggling with an itchy throat & cough that doesn’t leave?

Do you suffer from a prolonged cough or constant sneezing? Are your eyes itch and burn constantly? Often feel fatigued by the end of the day and don't know why?

Well, the answer is in in the air we breathe.

Incorporate these three simple asanas and breathing techniques in your routine, to reduce the harm caused by polluted air.

We imagine our yoga practice to be a world of ease and tranquility, with each asana being a step in our path to self discovery. Thanks to yoga bolsters this might well be true!

Read on to discover the power of adding a yoga bolster to your yoga practice.

From what a yoga bolster actually is, to why you need one and how you should select the best bolster for your yoga practice. We’ll explore how adding a yoga bolster to your daily routine can take your yoga practice to the next level!

Yoga and surfing appear to be vastly different disciplines. One takes place on land and the other amidst the ocean's vast expanse. One is practiced in an environment with little distractions, the other in an ever churning, ever changing sea.

We spoke to Aleena Joshi, a yoga teacher and to surfer Preeti Rawat, co-founder at Mumbai Surf Club, to understand the common threads between these two ancient art forms.

Find out what they had to say.

Want to make yoga a part of your daily routine but don't know where to start?

The good news is that you aren't alone. Sticking to a consistent routine is something that most people struggle with. 

So we've put together a guide with practical tips and personal anecdotes, that will help you through the process of creating a daily yoga routine that works for you.

Read on to know more.

Rather than just addressing the physical body, yoga ascertains that there are indeed 5 bodies, 5 layers of self or being, that must be addressed for overall healing to take place. Find out more about the Kosha's that we are created from here.

Maharishi Patanjali succinctly defines Yoga as: Yoga Citta Vritti Nirodha or Yoga is the cessation of fluctuations of the mind. There are five types of mental fluctuations (or vrittis) which help us get a better understanding of the workings of our mind. Find out more here!