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Let’s face it, even the thought of attempting an inversion can be overwhelming. While the benefits of practising inversions are unparalleled, people are often too scared to get upside down. Why are inversions so intimidating? Let's find out.

If you’re looking to take your yoga practice to the next level, then a yoga wheel might just be the perfect tool for you. People are quickly discovering the many benefits that come with incorporating a yoga wheel in their daily yoga practice. Read on to find out why you must use this great tool.

4 Reasons all men should add Yoga to their fitness routines. Think Yoga is only for women, its too easy to practice or just another fad? Read on to find out why all men must practice Yoga.

 

 

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.

It's that time of the month when we feel like curling up in bed with a hot water bottle and binging on Netflix. If you're struggling with period pain, you're not alone.

But what if there’s a natural, easy way for anyone to ease this discomfort at any time?

Simple & effective yoga poses that anyone can do, that alleviate cramps, bloating, and other period symptoms.

Inversions are one of the most popular and rewarding poses in yoga and are a great way to challenge your body and expand your practice. But they can also be intimidating for beginners.

If you’ve been wanting to try your first inversion but don’t quite know where to start, this blog post is for you. Let’s break down everything you need to know about doing your first yoga inversion!

Ujjayi Pranayama, also known as ocean breath, is a meditative technique that is used to anchor your thoughts, bringing you stillness and relaxation, while leaving you energised and refreshed. You can even combine this breathing exercise with your yoga practice to increase awareness and focus.

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!

For all of existence people have considered our Oceans as an inexhaustible source of food, a means of connecting distant lands and a convenient dumping ground; too large to be affected by our activities. 

However, time has finally caught up to us.

Read on to find out how we at Kosha Yoga Co. are taking small steps to make a significant impact.

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.