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Quick Reads
A curated collection of short 5-minute yoga & meditation reads to get your daily fix of all things wellness
5 Reasons to Make Jal Neti Part of Your Wellness Routine
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.
Struggles of a Yoga Teacher in India
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.
Monsoons Making You Lazy? 5 Easy Asana’s To Lift Your Mood
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!
Yoga Asanas
Dive into the physical practice of yoga with insights from yoga teachers across the country.
How To Use A Yoga Bolster: Easy Modifications To Make Asanas Accessible
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.
Finding Comfort in Chaos: Prenatal Yoga To Ease Aches and Pains
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.
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?
Wellness & Lifestyle
Eager to learn more about a yogic lifestyle? Your search ends here.
How to Manage Your Period While Doing Yoga
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.
Dad-asana: A Super-Weapon For Super-Dads
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.
Benefits of Yoga for Men: Breaking Down Stereotypes
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.
Yoga For Sports
Want to achieve the highest level of potential in your favourite sport? Yoga is the answer. Incorporate these easy to follow asanas in your training regime and you're sure to get stronger, better, faster.
Yoga For Tennis: Yoga asanas that are sure to improve your movement on a tennis court.
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.
Yoga For Swimming: Struggle to stay smooth while you swim? Easy asanas that are sure to help.
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.
Yoga For Football: Yoga asanas to improve speed & agility on the football pitch.
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 & Covid19
While the pandemic changed the way our world functions, yoga is a great way to prevent and recover from Covid19
5 Gentle Yoga Asanas To Keep You Fit During Covid19
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
How Social Distancing Can Help Improve Your Yoga Practice
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.
How Yoga Can Keep You Calm During COVID19
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.