The strong pose you see above is Deviasana, or Goddess Pose. This pose makes one feel strong and powerful as the deep squat can really get the thighs and buttocks burning. At the same time, this is a delicate pose as the arms are held up and hands are holding the soft Gyana mudra, which … [Read more…]
Many Yoga studios these days offer a wide variety of classes. Non-English words like Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Yin can be mind-boggling and can easily deter someone from giving Yoga a try. If you would like to read about some other comparisons in Yoga have a look at my blog posts Yin vs Restorative … [Read more…]
Telomeres? First, I’m sure you’re wondering what a Telomere is and why and where you have them. Secondly, what on earth do they have to do with Yoga? If you’ve not read the book, The Telomere Effect, I strongly suggest you do so. The two authors, Elizabeth Blackburn PhD (Nobel Prize Winner) and Elissa Epel … [Read more…]
Many Yoga studios these days offer a wide variety of classes. Non-English words like Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Yin can be mind-boggling and can easily deter someone from giving Yoga a try. For those who know the difference between the styles of Yoga and like variety, a big studio is a great option because … [Read more…]
The other day I came across the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese scientist who studied the molecular structure of water. He discovered that human words and sounds can actually change the molecular structure of water. In his study he exposed water molecules to ‘kind’ words and ‘mean’ words. Molecules exposed to kind words … [Read more…]
Do you find yourself stuck in a funk in your daily commute? I am a proud user of public transport and it’s vital for the citizens of a growing city to embrace it as the primary mode of transportation. However, there are those days before I’m even in the thick of traffic and I’m at … [Read more…]
Happy International Day of Yoga! Today is the fourth anniversary of the International Day of Yoga. In 2014, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, addressed the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly. He spoke of the benefits of Yoga, such as how it fosters a healthy lifestyle and how it unifies the … [Read more…]