When you have a migraine headache, chances are you just want to lie in a dark, quiet room with your eyes closed. Any sort of physical activity probably sounds like unnecessary torture. But believe it or not, theres one yoga posture that may have you hitting the mat next time a migraine sets in. First,…

Are you struggling to take control of your life? Now live your life the way you want to by adding yoga to your daily routine. This short info graphic will help you understand the benefits of yoga and some common myths associated with it. Quick look at the benefits of Yoga: 1. It helps to…

You know you should exercise. You know it burns calories, builds muscles, is good for your heart, reduces stress, and the list of benefits goes on and on. Now researchers from the UK say its time to really think about exercise, why you do it, how often you do it, what you do when you…

There are postures that come to mind when you think about balance; there are postures that come to mind when you think about stretching; and there are postures that come to mind when you think about strength. And then there is Parsvottanasana. Translated in English, Parsvottanasana (PARSH-voh-tahn-asana) means Intense Side Stretch Pose and the name…

Tadasana (tah-DAH-sana) may not look like theres much going on, but the pose, also called Mountain Pose is the foundation of a yoga practice. Tadasana sets the tone for your practice and allows you to get settled and properly aligned before beginning your asana practice. Its easy to throw this posture away both at the…

Utthita Parsvakonasana is one of those poses that its easy to have a love-hate relationship with especially if you have tight thighs, groin, side body, hips, back or shoulder. In other words, if youre experiencing any tightness just about anywhere in your body, you will feel a stretch in this posture. Utthita Parsvakonasana (oo-TEE_tah PARSH-voh-CONE-asana)…

Feeling scattered? Like your mind is all over the place and you cant settle down? Theres a yoga pose for that. Tree pose, also called Vrikshasana (vrick-SHAH-sana), has the ability to simultaneously get you grounded and energized. Vriksha = Tree Asana = Pose The pose is akin to trees with their solid foundation and self-assured…

When people talk about yogis as being able to twist themselves up like pretzels, they may be talking about Eagle Pose, or Garudasa (GAR-oo-dah-sana). The eagle is known as the King Bird; one that holds intense concentration as it watches over others. Eagle Pose also requires intense concentration to hold steady on one foot with…

Sitting in Easy Pose In English Sukhasana (SUE-kah-sana) means Easy Pose and it is. But this doesnt take away from its importance as a posture. Yoga practices often start in Sukhasana as a way to get settled and grounded. You cant build a strong, secure house able to withstand the forces of nature if you…

Gomukhasana may have the best name among all yoga poses. In Sanskrit it sounds cool. And in English, it makes you smile. Gomukhasana (GO-moo-kah-sana) translates to Cow Face Pose. Go = Cow Mukha = Face Asana = Pose This pose, at least the full expression of it, is a more advanced pose but that doesnt…