More and more people are discovering the benefits of yoga. Not only is it great for our bodies, it also encompasses mindfulness, which has been proven to have strong links to mental wellness too. If you’re a yoga instructor wanting to open your own studio, you’ll need to be clued up on how to ...

Is your nose blocked? Well, both adults' and children's heads can sometimes get all clogged up with mucus, phlegm or crudely, "snot", in their nasal passages which renders them unfit for breathing nasally. It can also affect the ears and hearing, sometimes causing some to suffer from temporary ...

Sadhguru (Jagadish Vasudev) is an Indian guru and spiritual leader. He is a yoga teacher in India, an author of several books, and a speaker at international forums. He established the Isha Foundation which carries out educational services at the yoga center. In 2017 he received the Padma ...

Dr Andrew Huberman is an American neuroscientist who has developed various contributions towards the field of brain development, brain function and neuroplasticity. His expert knowledge explains why working 'with' your nervous system is such a necessary function, and he discusses the scientific ...

"When the breath is unsteady, all is unsteady; when the breath is still; all is still. Control the breath carefully. Inhalation gives strength and a controlled body; retention gives steadiness of mind and longevity; exhalation purifies body and spirit." – Goraksasathakam. What if I told you that ...

Many people experience issues in getting through complex tasks. Young adults often struggle with challenges during exam time. Certain types of projects or office work require intensive concentration to enhance the quality of the result. However, many people do not understand the term concentration. ...

Meditation dates back to as long ago as 10,000 BC and is believed to be first practiced in India. Hinduism, and its offshoot Buddhism, lead us to the very taproot of yoga and meditation. Around the world, and throughout time, meditation principles and yoga, whilst at core, remain changed; their ...

Chair pose The Sanskrit name 'Utkata' means 'fierce', 'proud', 'immense' or even 'difficult'. “The Ramayana” (the epic Indian story of Lord Rama), is among the most esoteric stories, or spiritual poems, dealing with Lord Rama's mission to rescue his wife Sita and to return to his royal kingdom, ...

Malasana is a popular yoga pose which has many names; Garland Pose, Upavesasana and it's also commonly known as a 'Deep Squat', however the wider-foot stance adopted widely in the west definitely identifies it as Malasana. Eastern cultures have, for centuries worked, socialised and carried out ...

Many people think you have to be flexible to do yoga. In fact, this is probably one of the most common reasons people don’t do it, but yoga can actually help stiffness tremendously. Regular yoga practice can improve joint flexibility and reduce tension. You don’t have to do handstands and you don’t ...

Climbing is a very interesting sport that brings numerous benefits not only to the body but to the mind as well. Climbers most commonly need to be very focused while practicing this activity as even the slightest mistake can bring some serious consequences. That is why many climbers also practice ...

“Like the sun, we are in a state of transformation.” Among the hum of chatter on Palolem Beach, (one of Goa's iconically-perfect, palm-fringed beaches), my yoga teacher’s voice rings with a clarity and assurance. As she denotes, the world around me is in flux, from the folding red and orange glow ...