Padmasana – Lotus Pose: Tutorial to a Pain-Free & Safe Lotus Pose
Lotus Pose is a symbolic pose in yoga philosophy. A beautiful lotus flower can grow in the muddiest of water and likewise so can we grow in all types of environments. As on the spiritual path, achieving Padmasana takes effort and patience. It is crucial that we approach this pose with caution to come into it safely. Read on to find out how!
How to Avoid Knee Pain & Injury in Yoga for Sensitive Knees
Knee pain is, unfortunately, relatively common in yoga. Read this blog if you have sensitive knees or fear knee injuries. Here I share 11 tips and modifications for preventing knee pain and injury in yoga.
5 Life-changing Health Benefits of Pigeon Pose
The different variations of Pigeon Pose have various benefits. These benefits include improved posture, reduced back pain and stress relief. Learn more about the different variations and their benefits.
Chair Yoga: How to Teach Yoga for Restricted Mobility
One of the great benefits of yoga is its accessibility for different levels, including elderly people and people with restricted mobility. For this group, Chair Yoga offers a large range of possibilities for following a full yoga class. Do you want to teach yoga to people with restricted mobility, yoga for elderly people or yoga that is accessible to people with disabilities?
Eka Pada Kapotasana: How to Practice Pigeon Pose for All Levels of Mobility
Eka Pada (Raja) Kapotasana, or Pigeon Pose, is probably one of the most misunderstood yoga poses. The ‘full’ and rather famous version of the pose, which is the so-called King Pigeon, includes an overhead grip that requires a deep backbend and considerable mobility in the shoulders and chest. In this article we will talk about the foundation for the famous One-Legged King Pigeon Pose: the One-Legged Pigeon Pose. This pose not only creates the base for this famous and very sought-after King Pigeon variation, but is a beneficial and effective pose by itself.
8 Tips to Make Your Students Feel Safe in Yoga Class
As a yoga teacher, you should be aware of the effect the environment and your behaviour might have on your students. Learn about the Do’s and Don’ts of creating a safe environment in your yoga class.
Yoga for Lower Back Pain: How Yoga Can Help to Relieve Chronic Back Pain
An increasing number of people suffer from chronic lower back pain. Yoga can help by strengthening muscles and improving blood flow. This blog shares the benefits and asanas for lower back pain relief.
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.
How to Do Headstand: Complete Guide & Benefits
The Headstand (Shirshasana) is called the ‘king of asanas’ for a reason. This inverted pose improves blood pressure, helps manage depression, strengthens back muscles, and more. Read more about the benefits, safety tips and step-by-step instructions.
Yoga for Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes and Poses for Pain Relief
Sciatica refers to pain in the buttock and leg due to the irritation or compression of the largest nerve (sciatic nerve). In this blog, I share the symptoms and causes of sciatica and nine yoga poses that help prevents and relieve sciatic pain.
Yoga and Arthritis – 4 Tips on How to Teach Yoga for Arthritis Relief
Arthritis is characterized by chronic pain and stiffness in the joints. It is common in older people as the body experiences more wear and tear over the years. Read more about the causes of arthritis, how yoga can help and 4 tips on teaching yoga to arthritis patients.
