It is with good reason that this new craze is hitting the industry by storm. Many practicing yogi’s feel that finding the balance between one’s physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing, a connection to one’s inner self, is amplified while practising yoga as nature intended…. In your birthday suit. Unless you have been living under a […]
This is definitely not your mom’s yoga. Two new classes, Rage Yoga in Calgary, Alberta, and Doom Metal Yoga in Portland, Oregon, are breaking the yoga mold, featuring heavy metal, cursing, and yes, beer. “A lot of people love conventional yoga, which is great, but it doesn’t work for everybody,” says Rage Yoga founder Lindsay […]
The key to true mind-body balance? Understanding your body’s natural needs—how to eat, cook, cleanse, and heal—through each season. In our upcoming online course Ayurveda 101, Larissa Carlson, former dean of Kripalu’s School of Ayurveda, and John Douillard, founder of LifeSpa.com and best-selling author, demystify yoga’s elemental sister science. Sign up now—winter session begins Dec. […]
Yoga videos on Youtube. Whatever aspect of yoga you’re searching inspiration for, YouTube is a great resource to turn to. Its content is free and accessible from anywhere. From complete classes, to tips on how to perform a specific asana, to guided meditations, to insights into the yogic philosophy, or playlist to go along your […]
Bali is dubbed the “Island of the Gods,” and for good reason. This wanderlust worthy paradise island at the heart of Indonesia in Southeast Asia boasts a plethora of healing practices, gorgeous views, ancient rituals and plenty of spirituality. Each year, millions of tourists flock to Bali from around the world in search of healing, […]
Standing Head-to-Knee pose, also known as Dandayamana Janushirasana, is a full body strengthener that challenges your balance and focus. Although the pose sounds simple, it demands flexibility in the hips, upper back and hamstrings, exceptional balance, and practice and patience to execute properly. Standing Head-to-Knee Pose offers a variety of benefits for the body and […]
Take the Wanderlust 21-Day Yoga Challenge! We’re on the precipice of a brand new year. January tends to be high season for life reinventions, reassessments, and renewed promises. All par for the course, especially if you dashed through December crunching overtime at work, closing out the year, running from one holiday party to the next, […]
Living in this fast-paced, modern world, chances are, you know very well what it feels like to be overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. But you are not alone. A recent study showed that half of the working population has experienced some kind of stress this year and 10% feel depressed and anxious. If you are looking […]
We are smack in the middle of the holiday season, and as the list of Christmas errands gets longer and the days get shorter, it’s tough to find the motivation to make time for your daily workout and wellness routine. By the time New Year creeps up and everyone is talking about resolutions, you make […]
Wrist pain and injury is common among yogis. The wrists are weight-bearing in many yoga poses, such as plank and crow pose, which can cause injuries if your wrists are weak or tight. Our wrists go through a great deal of repetitive motions in yoga and in daily life, which means that taking proper care […]
