The Kosha Yoga Community Blog

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

Here are some simple & effective yoga poses that anyone can do, that alleviate cramps, bloating, and other period symptoms.

Yoga and surfing appear to be vastly different disciplines. One takes place on land and the other amidst the ocean's vast expanse. One is practiced in an environment with little distractions, the other in an ever churning, ever changing sea.

We spoke to Aleena Joshi, a yoga teacher and to surfer Preeti Rawat, co-founder at Mumbai Surf Club, to understand the common threads between these two ancient art forms.

Find out what they had to say.

Feel like you're constantly overwhelmed with responsibilities? Find it difficult to focus on a task? Have a hard time switching-off, being in the present and not worrying about the future?

Yoga is the answer. Read on to know how yoga can help with your mental health.

Want to make yoga a part of your daily routine but don't know where to start?

The good news is that you aren't alone. Sticking to a consistent routine is something that most people struggle with. 

So we've put together a guide with practical tips and personal anecdotes, that will help you through the process of creating a daily yoga routine that works for you.

Read on to know more.

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.