Get inspired with yoga related articles on asana sequences, yoga practices and yoga philosophy. 

6 YOGA ASANAS TO PRACTICE IN A RESTORATIVE AND GENTLE WAY

Discover 6 beautiful asanas to practice in a more gentle and restorative way to bring calm and tranquility to the mind and body.

FREE EBOOK
​YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF

Embrace the calmness of a gentle and Yin style practice. Learn more about these, their benefits on the body and mind and get inspired with some affirmations for stress relief and experiencing peace.

HOW TO PRACTICE HANUMANASANA WITH VARIATIONS

Learn more about the beautiful splits posture or Hanumanasana, including how to practice it, helpful alignment tips, benefits and different variations.

HOW TO PRACTICE BHUJANGASA
​COBRA POSE WITH VARIATIONS

Learn all about Bhujangasana with key alignment tips and discover some helpful variations and modifications of it.

HOW TO PRACTICE UTTHAN PRISTHASANA
LIZARD POSE WITH VARIATIONS

Learn all about lizard pose, helpful alignment tips and also how to modify it using different variations of the asana.

6 YOGA ASANAS FOR LUMBAR LORDOSIS

Understanding what lumbar lordosis is, what happens in the body when there is lumbar lordosis and which asanas can help with it.

FOCUS ON THE SHOULDERS & CHEST
​ASANA PRACTICE

Open your heart space and release tension from your shoulders and chest. This is a beautiful Hatha/Vinyasa practice that focuses on creating balance in Anahata, the heart chakra.

UNDERSTANDING PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA WITH VARIATIONS
​A, B, C & D

Understand the meaning and benefits of Prasarita Padottanasana with variations A, B, C & D.

DEVELOPING COMPASSION ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY

We often hear in yoga about compassion and developing kindness. But what exactly does compassion mean and how can we learn to live in compassion? Let's explore this quality together and understand its meaning and wisdom as inspired by the yoga philosophy.

8 YOGA ASANA VARIATIONS USING THE CHAIR

Using the chair in our practice as a prop can provide the body with support to find more steadiness in an asana and to help us with developing strength and flexibility. See these beautiful 8 yoga asana variations using the chair which focus primarily on opening the shoulders, chest and side of the body.

A GENTLE RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE FOR STRESS RELIEF AND BURNOUT

Give your body and mind a time to pause and relax. This restorative practice helps to open the hips, chest and shoulders in a gentle way to feel more calm, open and cultivate some self-love and compassion.

PRACTISING SATYA IN DAILY LIFE. A LOOK AT LIVING TRUTHFULLY ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY

What is meant by Satya in the 8 limbs of yoga? Let's explore the meaning of living truthfully according to yoga philosophy.

THE 3 STATES OF CHITTA. UNDERSTANDING THE MIND STUFF ACCORDING TO YOGA PHILOSOPHY

In yoga philosophy, we are presented with Chitta as the mind stuff which includes all our mental faculties and the states these can be in. Learn more about each of these states as inspired by a commentary from Swami Vivekanada.

WHY IS ASANA PRACTICE NOT A WORKOUT? THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WORKING OUT AND A YOGA ASANA PRACTICE

It is not uncommon for some people to think of yoga asana practice as a workout, as much has changed from the traditional approach to asana. Learn about some of the differences between working out and yoga asana to understand what each one provides.

A GENTLE ASANA PRACTICE TO LET GO OF MENTAL STRESS AND PHYSICAL TENSION

Take some time to relax your body and mind with this gentle asana practice to let go of stress and physical tension.

5 IMPORTANT ASPECTS TO SUPPORT YOUR ASANA PRACTICE

Our asana practice comes with many pleasant experiences and plenty of challenges too. It is all part of the journey we experience on the mat. Learn about these 5 important aspect to support your asana practice.

STRETCH AND LET GO OF STRESS DUO ASANA PRACTICE

A beautiful and gentle duo asana practice to stretch the body, relax the mind and let go of stress.

ASANA PRACTICE FOR MONTHLY CYCLE

A beautiful and gentle asana practice to do during the monthly cycle.

4 RELAXING YOGA ASANAS TO PRACTICE BEFORE SLEEP

Give yourself some quiet time before sleep to relax and free yourself of the day’s events, by practicing these 4 beautiful yoga asanas.

WHAT IS SANTOSHA IN YOGA PHILOSOPHY AND HOW CAN WE PRACTICE IT IN LIFE?

Raja Yoga gives us the concept of Santosha to be practiced as part of our yoga journey towards Moksha or freedom of ignorance from the true Self. What is Santosha and how can we practice this daily?

HOW TO STRUCTURE A YOGA ASANA PRACTICE

Learn how to create a balanced and safe yoga asana sequence.

7 ARM BALANCING YOGA ASANAS USING YOGA BLOCKS

A supportive approach to develop the technique, confidence and steadiness in arm balancing yoga asanas by using yoga blocks.

3 IMPORTANT ASPECTS TO CONSIDER WHEN PRACTICING BACKBEND ASANAS

Develop a strong and steady foundation in your yoga asana practice. Here are 3 important aspects to consider when practicing
​backbend asanas.

THE 6 QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS IN YOGA PART 2

Part 2 of this blog series presents the last three qualities for success in Yoga as outlined in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

THE 6 QUALITIES FOR SUCCESS IN YOGA
PART 1

Learn about the 6 qualities needed for success in yoga as presented in Hatha Yoga Pradipika. This is part 1 of 2 blog series outlining the first three qualities.

A GENTLE AND RESTORATIVE YOGA PRACTICE FOR THE OCTOBER FULL MOON

Channel into this full moon energy with a gentle and restorative yoga practice. During this time, frustration and tension may be felt, and this sequence inspires us to be open to ourselves and to life. To be brave and calm in the decisions we take to create the life we want to live.

HOW TO BRING THE YOGA PHILOSOPHY
​ON THE MAT IN YOUR ASANA PRACTICE

The intention behind our asana practice matters. Why we step on the mat and how we approach our practice is a reflection on where we are currently on our yoga path. Learn more about how to bring the Yoga Philosophy on the mat with you.

HOW THE 4 PATHS OF YOGA TEACH US TO EMBRACE CHANGE IN LIFE

The yoga philosophy gifts us with 4 different paths which we can take on our journey towards Self-discovery. Learn how each of these paths can teach us to embrace change in life through their practices.

10 YOGA ASANAS TO PRACTICE DAILY

Get inspired for your practice with these 10 asanas that can be done daily for overall physical and mental balance and harmony.

WHAT IS PRATYAHARA &
​HOW CAN WE PRACTICE IT?

Learn about the importance of Pratyahara/ sense withdrawal and how we can learn to practice it.

5 IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF YOGA ASANA PRACTICE

Asana practice is a beautiful journey that can teach us great lessons which we can apply on and off the mat. In my opinion, these are 5 key principles of yoga asana practice
​ that can help us practice more mindfully.

THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AYURVEDA & YOGA

A brief introduction to Ayurveda and Yoga to better understand the connection between the two, how and why they can be practiced together.

4 WAYS TO PRACTICE KARMA YOGA IN DAILY LIFE

Karma Yoga is one of the four paths of yoga. It is the beautiful journey of action and being of service in the world.
​Read about 4 ways you can practice Karma Yoga in daily life.

HOW CAN WE APPLY THE YAMAS IN OUR ASANA PRACTICE

Take the yoga philosophy on your mat. Learn more about the five yamas from the eight limbs of yoga
​and how we can apply them in our asana practice.

6 YOGA POSES FOR SCIATICA RELIEF

Experiencing sciatica can bring a lot of discomfort and sometimes intense pain. Here are 6 yoga asanas which may help to relief sciatica.

10 YOGA POSTURES FOR BEGINNERS

Set a strong foundation in your asana practice
​with these 10 yoga asanas.

4 IMPORTANT TEACHINGS OF THE YOGA PHILOSOPHY TO APPLY IN DAILY LIFE

How can we apply the beautiful teachings of the Yoga Philosophy in life to understand ourselves, our experiences
​and find balance? Read about these 4 powerful ways and key aspects of yoga.

MY TOP 4 TIPS ON HOW TO CREATE A DAILY YOGA ROUTINE AND STICK TO IT

Developing a yoga routine can seem challenging, but it is not. Yoga contributes to our overall wellbeing in such
​ a positive way, so find what works for you and just practice.
Here are my top 4 helpful tips to create a daily yoga routine and stick with it. 

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
​YIN YOGA AND ​RESTORATIVE YOGA?

Both yin yoga and restorative yoga styles are known for their gentle yet effective approach to asana.
​Find out what is the difference between the two types of asana practice.

WHICH YOGA PRACTICE STYLE SUITS YOU BASED ON YOUR AYURVEDA DOSHA?

Learn about which style of yoga and asana practice suits you the most based on your predominant Ayurveda dosha.

PARTNER YOGA ASANAS FOR BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY

A great way to share your asana practice with a friend, family member or romantic partner.
​Learn about each in more detail.

THERAPEUTIC YOGA SEQUENCE FOR STRESS AND FEELING OVERWHELMED

Opting for a gentle and more therapeutic style asana practice can bring a sense of calm and tranquility to the body and the mind. This asana sequence focuses on specific postures that help us release stagnant emotions and quieten the mind.

WHAT IS YOUR YOGA ASANA PRACTICE STYLE?

Learn about the different styles of asana practice and see which type suits your needs the most at this moment. ​

YOGA POSTURES FOR HEALTHY DIGESTION

6 asanas that stimulate the digestive organs, can help with constipation and maintain a healthy digestion. ​

THE FOUR PATHS OF YOGA

Find out which type of yogic path is best suited for you by learning more about the four streams of yoga. 

CORRECT YOUR POSTURE WITH YOGA AND PILATES

Check your current posture and find out about different asanas and mat Pilates exercises to help you maintain correct posture. 

TIPS FOR ARM-BALANCING YOGA POSTURES

Learn how to develop a strong practice with arm-balancing postures. Practice these four steps. 

FULL MOON IN AQUARIUS ASANA PRACTICE

Channel this full moon in Aquarius energy with this yoga sequence creating empowerment, self-confidence and clarity of the mind. 

A YOGA SEQUENCE FOR HEALING

A gentle yoga sequence for feeling balanced, calm and open to heal and release all that no longer feel supportive on your life path. 

RELEASE EMOTIONAL BLOCKAGES WITH THESE
HIP OPENING YOGA POSES

Through our asana practice, we can learn to release physical tension but also blocked or negative emotional and thought patterns. Learn more about how to release old, emotional blockages in the body with hip openers. 

THE EMOTIONAL JOURNEY OF
​YOGA BACKBENDS

Backbends can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Discover the emotional journey of the yoga backbends and some key aspects that you can focus during your practice. ​

7 YOGA POSES TO HELP WITH
​ANXIETY AND STRESS

Anxiety and stress can be experienced by everybody and their effects on the body and mind can vary. Try these 7 asanas to create harmony in the body and mind. 

PRACTICE SELF-LOVE WITH THESE 5 ASANAS​

Practice self-love and discover ways of being more kind and nurturing towards yourself. When you learn to love yourself, your world suddenly becomes a beautiful experience of abundance, joy and happiness. 

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOGA BEFORE YOU START

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, these 5 things will help you understand and deepen your practice. ​​
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3 YOGA ASANAS TO START
YOUR DAY WITH

Rise and shine, it's stretching time!
​ These 3 asanas are great for stretching the whole body, activate the muscles and digestive system and of course, leave feeling energised and balanced for the day ahead. This is a quick 15 minute routine to help you feel more energised and confident for the day ahead. 

WHAT IS RESTORATIVE YOGA?

If you are looking for a gentle kind of yoga practice that focuses on complete relaxation and restoration without much physical effort, the restorative yoga practice
may be the perfect one to try. ​

WHAT ARE YOGA PROPS
​AND HOW TO USE THEM

Learn about the most commonly used yoga props and how to use them. ​​

LEARNING TO SURRENDER THROUGH YOGA

Is it pain or are you resisting? Find out how you can learn to surrender through practicing yoga at your own pace, in your own time and rhythm. ​