15-Minute Yoga Practice for Stress Relief
Chronic stress can have adverse effects on your health. But it is often challenging to avoid stress when balancing work, house chores and a social life. Try this 15-minute yoga practice for quick stress relief.
5 Important Reasons You Should Never Skip Sun Salutations
Have you ever felt like starting your yoga practice by jumping straight into your favorite pose? Sometimes we are so excited – or crunched for time – to get into our asana practice that in the process, we skip the practice of sun salutations. Read about the five most important reasons why traditional yoga classes begin with Surya Namaskara, or Sun Salutation.
Practice These 4 Yoga Poses to Prepare for Forearm Stand
Are you interested in adding Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana) to your yoga practice but not sure where to begin? Not only is Forearm Stand a beautiful and impressive asana – Forearm Stand has great benefits to your mind and body too. Adding inversions like Forearm Stand to your yoga practice can help increase brain function and memory, create a sense of balance and grounding, stimulate the endocrine system, and strengthen your arms and shoulders.
Learn How to Get Into Eight Angle Pose in 8 Simple Steps
Eight Angle Pose is an arm balance that requires strength and flexibility. However, it looks more advance than it is. Learn about the benefits, poses to prepare and easy steps to get into this arm balancing pose.
7 Must-Do’s for Opening and Running a Successful Yoga Studio
Opening and running a successful yoga studio is a dream for many teachers. If you are thinking about running your own studio, a lot of questions might have crossed your mind. What do you have to do to start and manage your own yoga studio successfully? Read Ram Jain's 7 tips for opening and managing a successful yoga studio.
The 6 Pillars of a Happy Life – How to Create a Vision For The Life You Want
A life vision helps you take steps from where you are now towards this life you want. In this blog, I share what to keep in mind and common challenges when creating your life vision, as well as how to write it down.
Certifications, Registrations and Insurance: What are the Legal Requirements for Teaching Yoga in Your Country and Worldwide?
You’ve completed your yoga teacher training and are ready to start teaching. How exciting! But what about the legal requirements? Find out about the certification and insurance you need, the yoga alliances and more.
Complete Guide to the 3 Gunas of Nature: Sattva, Rajas & Tamas
The gunas are present in all beings and each is associated with a specific characteristic: sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (darkness, destruction). Learn more about how they affect your thought, actions and habits.
What is the Difference Between a Residential and a Non-Residential Yoga Teacher Training?
There are many different types of yoga teacher trainings. One of the most significant differences is whether it is residential or non-residential. Find out what the difference is and which one you should choose.
What Is My Dosha? Take This Quick Dosha Quiz to Find Out
Whenever you interest yourself in Ayurveda you will learn about the Tridosha, the therm Tridosha is can be split in ‘Tri’ which means three, and ‘dosha’ which means “fault”. In this article you will find a video to understand the three doshas: In a healthy body all elements must renew on regular basis.
What Is Intensive Yoga Teacher Training & Does It Work?
Most yoga teacher training courses are completed within 200 hours over a month. But is it truly possible to become a yoga teacher within such a short time? You might be surprised by the answer. Read more to find out!
What Are the Eight Limbs of Yoga?
The book 'Yoga Sutras of Patanjali' introduces the Eight Limbs of Yoga, also called Ashtanga Yoga. Through these exercises, we can attain the highest state of awareness. Read more about each limb and its purposes.
