Yoga to Ground Yourself as an Immigrant
Moving to another country, for socioeconomic or political reasons, a new job, love, or the joy of wandering and exploring, can create an imbalance within ourselves. As an immigrant myself, I have often experienced identity issues, culture shock, and an attachment to my previous life in another country, which have made it difficult to ground […]
How Yoga Can Remove Neck And Shoulder Pain
How Yoga Can Remove Neck And Shoulder Pain According to master yoga teacher, Aadil Palkhivala, “true yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Join a Yoga Teacher Training in India
3 Reasons Why You Should Join a Yoga Teacher Training in India at Gyan Yog Breath If people ask me what is a yoga teacher training, I say: A yoga teacher training in India is a irreplacable investment into your soul. It’s an amazing education which provides you with the knowledge to understand yourself, calm […]
Pregnancy Yoga – How Yoga Can Help You
Pregnancy Yoga – How yoga can help you with pregnancy Pregnancy is a pivotal life change for every woman; physically, emotionally and mentally. I believe that a holistic practice such as yoga can help to aid each of these areas and offer women support throughout their pregnancy. In this essay, I will be looking the […]
How Yoga can Help to Improve Your Digestion
How Yoga Can Help Improve Digestion As societies progress, there is a shift in the economic structure of a country. Gradually, there is an increase in demand for jobs that are intellectually intensive and a decrease in the demand for labor-intensive jobs. This increases the proportion of the working population with a sedentary lifestyle, affecting […]
How yoga can help you with Stress Management
Stress. We all experience stress. Whether you realize it or not, it plays a major role in our busy everyday lives. Stress management is very important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Stress is your body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. Your body reacts physically, mentally, or emotionally – although reactions […]
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) –Alignment & Benefits
Utthita Parsvakonasana aims to stretch your spine, chest, and waist and tones your legs and knees. If the Sanskrit name sounds unfamiliar to you, let us explain its meaning. Utthita means extended, parsva stands for side, and kona can be translated as the angle. In English, we call Utthita Parsvakonasana as Extended Side Angle Pose. […]
Mandukasana (Frog Pose)- Instructions, Benefits & Contra-Indications
Mandukasana is also known as Frog Pose. Frog Pose is extremely beneficial if you want to release back pain and stimulate your abdomen. It’s primary asana to control Diabetes Type 2 and is also used for Type 1 Patients. The pressure on the lower abdomen stimulates the digestive organs and pancreas, improves the blood flow […]
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana (One-Legged Crane Pose)– Instructions, Alignment & Benefits
Eka Pada Baka Dhyanasana aims to balance the nervous system. It strengthens the arms and wrists and develops a sense of physical balance. Instructions: Assume the final position of baka dhyanasana Focus the gaze on the nose tip Maintain the balance and transfer more weight on to the left arm Slowly stretch the right leg back until […]
