Savasana: The Neurological Anchor Of Profound Systemic Integration
After a vigorous yoga flow or even a gentle stretching session, there’s one pose that often gets mistaken for a mere end-of-class nap: Savasana, or Corpse Pose. Yet, to dismiss Savasana as simply lying down is to miss its profound significance. Far from being an afterthought, Savasana is a cornerstone of yoga practice, offering deep […]
What Is a Lasta App? Your Wellness Coach Guide
When you attempt to build sustainable wellness habits, you’re rarely unsuccessful because you don’t know what to do. Instead, the challenge is maintaining these habits day after day. How can you bridge the gap between theory on getting fitter and actually sticking to your fitness plan? Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If a […]
How to Prepare Mentally and Physically for Yoga Teacher Training • Yoga Basics
Once I applied for yoga teacher training, all of my free time and weekends vanished! Not forever, just for three months. I dedicated my heart, time, and attention to delving into the medicine of yoga to become a well-trained instructor. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. If a purchase is made through these links, […]
30 Best Animal Name Yoga Poses for Kids • Yoga Basics
When kids do yoga, it is joyful, fun, and noisy. There is no such thing as a silent kids’ yoga class. Picture 24 children in Downward Dog pose, sharing yoga mats, barking like dogs and wagging their ‘tails’! I was a kids’ yoga teacher in a South African township school for a while. We talked […]
12 Ways to Make the Most of Your Yoga Teacher Training • Yoga Basics
Attending a yoga teacher training program demands a lot of effort physically, mentally, and emotionally. Many students start yoga teacher training (YTT) with big hopes but little planning. The students who get the most out of a YTT are not always the most flexible or the most experienced. They tend to be the ones who […]
Puppy Yoga in New York City • Yoga Basics
New York City is home to some of the most vibrant wellness culture in the world – and puppy yoga NYC is now one of its most beloved weekend rituals. Whether you’re searching for puppy yoga Manhattan, puppy yoga Brooklyn, or simply the best puppy yoga classes NYC has to offer, Puppy Yoga USA brings […]
Transforming Stress: Harnessing Cortisol For Resilience
In our fast-paced modern world, stress has become an almost universal experience. From the pressures of work and family life to global events, it often feels like we’re constantly juggling multiple demands. While a certain level of stress can be a motivator, chronic stress can severely impact our physical and mental well-being, diminishing our quality […]
The Four Yogic States of Consciousness • Yoga Basics
Have you ever walked by a yoga class and heard a group of people humming? Well, they were most likely saying OM or AUM. In yoga, the sound of AUM + the silence that follows represents the four states of human consciousness. The four states of consciousness, as determined by the Mandukya Upanishad, are waking, […]
How to Use Yoga for Recovery (Poses, Benefits, and Support) • Yoga Basics
When I started practicing yoga as a 17-year-old matric student in South Africa, I never thought I would ever use it for recovery. My first impression of yoga was how good it made me feel, mentally and physically. I discovered that it was highly beneficial to my shifting hormonal state, my flexibility, and my confidence. […]