Yoga Asanas
Be Firm, Not Rigid: Life lessons from Vrikshasana
The Tree Pose is considered a foundational standing pose that helps improve balance, concentration, and overall body awareness.
At first glance, the tree pose looks relatively simple. However dig deeper and you’ll see that there is so much we can learn and reflect on by performing this seemingly easy asana.
What can we learn from the humble tree pose?
The 3 Main Benefits of Forward Folds: Forward into the Past
Forward folds are one of the most important and wholesome group of asanas. They are a sort of all-rounders in terms of the benefits they offer; from physical to physiological to psychological. Read more about their benefits here!
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How to Use Yoga Blocks: A Yoga Teacher’s Guide to Safer, Smarter Practice
Yoga blocks are one of the most misunderstood yoga props, often mistaken as tools only for beginners or seen as unnecessary support. In truth, yoga blocks play a crucial role in improving alignment, preventing injuries, and supporting long-term progress in yoga.
This guide breaks down how to use yoga blocks effectively, who they are for, and why they are valuable for beginners, advanced practitioners, and injury recovery. Using high-quality yoga blocks helps you practice with awareness, confidence, and safety—without compromising depth or strength.
Does Yoga Help With Weight Loss?
Does Yoga Help With Weight Loss?
A Yoga Teacher’s Honest Answer
By Harneet Jayakar, Certified Yoga Teacher & Co-founder of Kosha Yoga Co.
When people ask me, “Does yoga help with weight loss?” I always smile because it’s one of the most common questions I’ve been asked as a yoga teacher, and one that deserves a much deeper, more honest answer than a quick yes or no.
Which Is Better for Your Practice, Rubber or Foam? Here’s the Truth.
A yoga teacher’s honest guide to choosing the right mat.
When most people start yoga, they buy the first mat they can find; usually a foam mat. It’s light, cheap, and easy to carry. I did exactly the same when I began practicing years ago. But very quickly, I realized something important:
The quality of your yoga mat directly affects the quality of your practice.
