Contribute
We welcome contributions from the yoga community!
Simply complete and submit the form below and we'll be in touch to talk about how you can contribute!
Discover five easy yoga poses you can do today to give your achy lower back a little bit of relief.
The second trimester is when most women start on their prenatal yoga journey – the sickness has (usually) passed and we are starting to feel a little more at home in our bodies again. During the second trimester, it’s still easy for us to move into and between positions as our bellies haven’t quite reached […]
During the third trimester is when yoga – and movement in general! – can start to become a little more challenging. We’re dealing with discomfort, fatigue, and an ever-expanding belly – but this is what makes it even more important to practice! Yoga can offer a real respite towards the end of pregnancy as well […]
The 8-limbs of yoga, also known as Ashtanga Yoga, are often regarded as the foundation of yoga philosophy. They were first codified sometime around 500 BCE to 400 CE by the sage Patanjali in his seminal text, the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. The 8-limbs are yama (moral discipline), niyama (observances), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), pratyahara […]
When one thinks about yoga, they may envision attending a class that involves movement through a series of yoga postures. This is a very important aspect of the yoga practice, but it is only one component of several that comprise the understanding of the yogic philosophy. Yoga is not completely defined by the movement performed […]
Today when we think about yoga, many of us tend to think of it in terms of physical exercise,and it is often practiced as such. That is because modern culture has embraced this side ofyoga in particular since the early 90s, placing more focus on the postures, or asanas, whilecasting aside some of the philosophical […]
To truly understand the core of yoga and yogic philosophy, it is necessary to start all the way at the beginning of this philosophical system with the Vedas and Upanishads. Underlying the various yogic philosophy texts of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and others lie these core Hindu texts known as the […]
Contrary to popular belief, yoga is not just a system of exercise; it actually consists of a complex philosophical system that is aimed at the pursuit of enlightenment. One of the primary texts of yoga that explains the philosophical basis for this practice is known as the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. This ancient text was written […]
Have you ever been to a yoga class and wondered why people were breathing in a different or unique way? Well, that is pranayama or yogic breathing. Pranayama is the ancient yogic practice of specific breathing exercises that are used to gain various benefits to the body, mind, and soul. Traditionally, pranayama practice was used […]
Yoga is one of the best forms of movement to practice during pregnancy. It’s relaxing, it helps you to prepare for labor, and it can help you to recover faster following your pregnancy. Though most yoga studios will only accept students for prenatal yoga after 12 weeks of pregnancy, there are some poses that you […]