Lots of people choose to escape from their hectic urban life to a yoga retreat. Some consider traveling far away, to put as much distance between them and their daily existence, while others choose to stay closer to home. There are lots of sanctuaries to go to, and revitalize yourself. Yoga retreat activities usually extend [...]

The core of any yoga practice, no matter of style, consists of the correct performance of yoga poses or asanas. There is a general belief that yoga postures are difficult, pushing the physical limits of the body. Yet, this is only partly true. You should only perform the asanas that correspond to a particular difficulty [...]

Anyone interested in yoga, reads a yoga magazine every now and then. We leaf it on the bus or subway when commuting, we open it online to see what novelties it has and what event is being organized and where. Lots of interesting articles are published every month, and just as Internet websites have a [...]

Using yoga for kids is quite a new trend in the West. It is the Internet that has seriously influenced the development of yoga studios and gyms dedicated solely to children and teens. The main purpose for such activities lies in the attempt to reduce stress or over-scheduling at school and at home. Numerous advantages [...]

Yoga exercises are designed to make body and spirit become one in the totality of the divine. This  has been the primary and most important goal of all yoga practices from the earliest times until today. People who take up yoga, go to organized sessions under the guidance of a guru or a teacher, but [...]

A yoga DVD can be a useful learning material, but we have to wonder to what extent it is really efficient. With a yoga DVD, you learn at home, by following the video instructions and the explanations for the performance of yoga poses. There is also information on how to breathe during certain asanas and [...]

We cannot speak of a set outfit to wear during yoga sessions. Yoga clothing is available in various types, having a higher suitability range for the asanas, as compared to other sports clothes. Regardless what you choose to wear, here are some general guidelines that you ought to follow. Consider them carefully and improve your [...]

Yoga clothes are designed specifically to meet all the requirements for performing difficult asanas (yoga postures). We can call yoga clothes any apparel item that allows you to feel comfortable and relaxed during the session. They may or may not carry a yoga clothing label, but that is up for you to decide what to [...]

Tantra yoga has a very potent power for spiritual regeneration; it is a yoga style regulated by ancient Hindu scriptures. It addresses anybody who wants to embark on a spiritual voyage regardless of social boundaries, castes, skin color and other specificity issues. Tantra yoga aims at uniting the human and the divine in you, bringing [...]

The Namaste yoga greeting represents a way of beginning and ending a yoga session. While saying the word ‘namaste’, the person bows slightly with the hands pressed together in front of the chest. The fingers are pointing upwards and the palms are touching. Why is this important and how come it has turned into a [...]