1. Introduction When you’re recovering from an illness, getting back to your usual routine can feel overwhelming. While many exercise forms may be too intense or demanding for your body, yoga provides a gentle, accessible way to regain strength, flexibility, and vitality. With its focus on slow, intentional movements and deep breathing, yoga can help … Read more
Purusharthas: The Four Goals of Life I’ve kept all the original meaning and details intact, added depth and context, optimized the content, included advanced insights, FAQs, and a strong conclusion—just as you requested. In the ancient Indian wisdom tradition, there’s a concept that helps guide life toward both spiritual growth and worldly success. It’s called … Read more
Our General Practice Guidelines for Yoga (A Must-Read for Beginners!) f you’re a beginner, this handbook is a must. We’ve included all of the do’s and don’ts so you can experience safe, pleasant, and fulfilling yoga. If you learn these basic rules, you’ll practice properly, avoid injuries, and achieve optimal results from your sessions. Take a few moments before you start to study these principles—they’ll make a huge difference in the way you feel during and after practice. When NOT to Practice Yoga Not all yoga poses are suitable for all. Always read the warnings (contraindications) for a pose before you attempt it. If you’re menstruating, pregnant, have high blood pressure, … Read more
My youngest daughter loves to say: “If you want to be a runner, you have to run. If you want to be a weightlifter, you have to lift weights.” As a runner herself, she knows the only way to shave seconds off her race time is by putting in the miles. Her straightforward approach to running reminds … Read more
For Marie Bushey, a 63-year-old yoga teacher and practitioner from Massachusetts, one of the most striking aspects of her menopause journey was the shift in her mental state. “My mind became incredibly busy,” she shared. “Yoga helped me find calm and improved my sleep.” Bushey’s experience isn’t just luck—it’s backed by science. A recent review … Read more
Born to Indian parents, Hemalayaa’s earliest lessons came from her father. She later immersed herself in yoga, philosophy, and meditation, evolving into a powerful yogini, dancer, mentor, coach, and fitness educator. Now based in Los Angeles, she travels worldwide, changing lives through her unique blend of yoga and Indian dance. This year, she’ll be teaching … Read more
How Poor Posture Affects AmericansThanks to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy daily habits, many Americans struggle with poor posture, often showing signs of kyphosis (an overly rounded upper spine) and lordosis (an exaggerated arch in the lower back). Yoga, with its focus on proper alignment, can help correct these spinal curves—reducing both the “hunchback” look of … Read more
One of the biggest reasons people start practicing yoga is to improve their health. Another major motivation is stress relief. These two benefits are deeply connected, and they explain why yoga is such a powerful therapy for healing the body. Yoga is used to help with conditions like cancer, infertility, lung disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, … Read more
The Murph Workout: A Beginner’s Guide The “Murph” is a famous CrossFit WOD (Workout of the Day), attempted by thousands every Memorial Day. While it’s incredibly tough, beginners can still take it on with some adjustments—like scaling reps or modifying exercises. Here’s how to make the Murph more approachable. What Is the Murph Workout? The … Read more
The “Murph” is easily the most famous CrossFit WOD (Workout of the Day), tackled by thousands every Memorial Day. It’s not just a test of physical strength—it pushes your mental toughness and endurance to the limit. This year, I decided to take on the Murph myself. If you’re thinking about doing your first one, here’s everything you … Read more