Bound Angle Pose: My Hip-Opening Breakthrough

Bound Angle Pose

Angle Pose and it transformed my tight hips.  I would believe that my hips were simply stuck. Being in a desk all day, I experienced an overall and persistent low level of stiffness. Then I discovered Bound Angel Pose or Baddha Konasana. It wasn’t love at first sight. It was a challenge. However, it was …

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Unlock Your Hamstrings: My Big Toe Pose Secret

Big Toe Pose

My Big Toe Pose Secret I would see the images of yogis beautifully bending forward in a Big Toe Pose, seemingly relaxing their hands to hold their feet without any effort and I felt envious. My pose was more of a Fingertips hovering near my knees pose. I thought that I was simply born with …

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My 5 Unbeatable Stress Buster Secrets Revealed

Stress Buster

Stress Buster My Secrets I would even wear my stress as a badge of honor. The strained shoulders, the fog in my head, the temper–all that seemed to be the inevitable accompaniment of a hectic life. I was operating on fumes and it was getting a toll on my health and happiness. I was aware …

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Buzz Away Stress: My Life with Bee Breath

Bee Breath

My Life with Bee Breath I recall the initial experience of successfully experiencing the impact of Bee Breath. It was an insane whirlwind of deadlines and to-do lists in my head. I was always accompanied by anxiety. A yoga teacher then instructed our session in this ancient yoga, which is called in Sanskrit, Bhramari Pranayama. …

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Heal Faster: My Yoga For Sick Recovery Journey

Yoga For Sick Recovery

Heal Faster: My Yoga For Sick Recovery Journey I did not expect to be strong on a yoga mat. My body was a foreign body after a lengthy, debilitating illness. My muscles were too weak, my energy was nonexistent, and my spirit was crushed. The gym was not an option. A high-paced stroll was a …

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Yoga For Risk Takers: Your Next Great Adventure

Yoga For Risk Takers

Yoga For Risk Takers I’ve always craved the rush. The thrill was my hobby, it was my identity, in my case. It was climbing a rock face with little equipment, or it was going on a risky business trip, I just loved that rush of adrenaline, the calculated risk, the moment when everything worked out …

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Perfect Flow: Morning Yoga vs. Evening Yoga Benefits

morning yoga vs evening yoga benefits

Morning Yoga vs. Evening Yoga Benefits I have had issues with regular yoga practice. This was not a motivation issue, it was just a matter of timing. I used to listen to gurus who glorified the salutations at sunrise, my body was like a heap of bricks at 6 am. Then I would attempt to …

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Sunrise Yoga at Red Rocks: My Soul-Stirring Journey

yoga at red rocks

Sunrise Yoga at Red Rocks To tell the truth, I have done yoga in many beautiful studios. Nevertheless, there was nothing, and I mean nothing, that trained me to the pure magic of doing yoga at Red Rocks. It was not only a workout, but a spiritual awakening, a concert to my soul and the …

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The Yoga Blanket Secret That Transformed My Practice

yoga blanket

The Yoga Blanket I would assume that a yoga blanket was to be worn in case of keeping warm in Savasana. I was so wrong. It did not happen until I spent money on my first proper yoga blanket that I noticed the power of it. This piece of clothing alone turned my practice that …

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