The Kosha Yoga Community Blog

Do you suffer from a stuffy or runny nose, constant sneezing or sinus headaches?

Tired of trying different medicines with no permanent fix?

As surprising as it may sound, the solution to these problems could be in yoga.

Read on to know more.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.