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In the heartland of yoga, where ancient wisdom intertwines with contemporary trends, being a yoga teacher in India today is both a profound journey and a daunting challenge. 

The Struggles of Being a Yoga Teacher in India are real. Read on for a few tips on how to navigate these choppy waters.

Ah, monsoon! The smell of wet mud, grey skies and misty air. The kind of weather that makes you want to stay in bed all day.

As beautiful as the monsoons make everything, they play havoc on our fitness routines. Morning runs are replaced by snoozed alarms, yoga classes are skipped for simmering cups of chai, and gym sessions are traded for binge sessions in bed.

But have you ever wondered why you turn into a sloth the moment the rains set in?

Don’t blame yourself for being lazy, there’s science at play!

Racquet sports are widely regarded as one of the best ways to stay fit. Besides being physically challenging, they require intense concentration, anticipation and coordination.

It is no wonder then that everyone from Novak Djokovic to PV Sindhu consider yoga to be an integral part of their training.

Whether you play squash, table tennis, badminton or tennis, these easy to do yoga asanas are guaranteed to take your game to the next level.

Our Yoga for Sport series guides you through the advantages of adding Yoga to your fitness and training routine, especially if you play sport.

Swimming is arguably one of the best ways to stay fit. Not only is it a complete body workout, but it also keeps you injury-free. 

Read on to see how you can improve your performance in the pool by incorporating these simple yoga asanas in your lifestyle.

Our Yoga for Sport series guides you through the advantages of adding Yoga to your fitness and training routine, especially if you play sport.

Football (soccer) is arguably one of the most physically demanding sports. It is no co-incidence then that most of the world’s elite footballers integrate Yoga in their training.

Read on to find out which Yoga asanas you must practise, especially if you want to improve your football skills.

To someone that is just starting out on their yoga journey, the path is no doubt daunting. Seemingly basic poses like downward dog, bridge pose, forward folds, etc. can be out of reach for most beginners due to a lack of flexibility and mobility.

This initial inertia discourages most beginners from committing to the practice and seeing tangible changes in their body & mind.

Fortunately, a simple prop, like a yoga bolster is just what you need to make these foundational asanas easy and accessible. 

Read on to know more.

Pregnancy is a miraculous journey, but it's not without its challenges. As the body undergoes profound changes to accommodate the growing life within, it's not uncommon for expectant mothers to experience various aches and pains.  

So, we asked Devyani Puri, a yoga teacher who specialises in pre-natal yoga, how expectant mothers can use simple yoga asanas to make their pregnancy as comfortable as possible, and she was kind enough to share her thoughts.

Read on to know the asanas she recommends for expectant mothers.

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?

Read on to find out.

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 is a great way to keep you mentally & physically centred, especially while you're indoors during the Covid19 lockdown.

If you or your loved ones are suffering from the physical symptoms of Covid19 or the mental agony that this pandemic has caused, this blog is for you.

5 Gentle Yoga Asanas To Keep You Fit During Covid19

Chances are that your neighbourhood yoga studio, or your favourite yoga teacher have called off classes indefinitely, which, like it or not, is the right thing to do while we're in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic. 

While it might seem like staying away from yoga class will adversely affect your yoga practice, social distancing can actually help improve your practice.

Read on to know how.

With the Covid19 pandemic gripping the entire planet it is natural for everyone to feel at least a little nervous and uneasy. The constant barrage of corona virus news only helps our anxiety fester.

While usual coping mechanisms might not help, Yoga is most definitely the answer.

We’ve put together a list of simple asanas that will instantly make you feel a whole lot better.