From kit that makes you want to workout to tools that help tired muscles afterwards, read on for all the present inspiration you need. The best gifts for fitness fans Brain fuel More Fuel You by Renee McGregor 13.46 at the Guardian Bookshop 9.33 at Amazon Eryn Barber, a running, strength and conditioning coach, says: This book is a great way for recreational athletes to learn about nutrition for running and endurance. Renee has a lot of clinical experience working with endurance athletes.
I will never forget my striking initial reactions to Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose or Lateral Angle Pose), one of the most beautiful and strongest of the standing poses, developed by B.K.S. lyengar. The first time I tried the pose I could not believe the difficulty it presented. Holding the right angle of the front leg exactly at 90 degrees without bending the back leg, and keeping the front knee exactly over the foot, seemed impossible, and I was exhausted by the attempt.
This is a great online vinyasa yoga class sequence to build strength towards handstand. This class can be utilized as a 45-minute flow, incorporating Chaturanga to Upward Facing Dog, back to Downward Facing Dog as the vinyasa piece and can be placed in between sides. The warm-up for this class, known as "Puttering" by YogaRenew standards, focuses on finding length and straightening the arms and legs.
A yoga certification helps you deepen your practice, build confidence, and open the door to teaching. It's a chance to turn something you love into a rewarding path that inspires others. Take the first step today and begin your journey toward becoming a certified yoga teacher! Deepens Personal Practice Taking a yoga certification helps you connect with your practice on a deeper level.
Many people view meditation as a powerful tool for finding inner peace, awareness, and spiritual growth. Meditation has deep roots in ancient traditions. Modern science now supports its benefits. It provides techniques to quiet the mind, calm the body, and help you feel more present. Many people often link meditation to Eastern spiritual systems like Buddhism and Hinduism. However, it has crossed cultural boundaries. Now, psychologists, healthcare professionals, and people use it in psychology, healthcare, and daily life.
A soundbath is an experience that promotes relaxation and meditation. Participants are "bathed" by sound waves generated by instruments like crystal bowls, gongs and tuning forks. The purpose of a Sound Bath is not to entertain, but rather to promote vibrational health. These instruments emit frequencies which can help you relax deeper and achieve a dreamlike or meditative state. Your nervous system can be reset, stress levels reduced, and energy levels rebalanced.
For years, stretching has been the go-to solution for anyone seeking relief from muscle tension, pain, or stiffness. But what if this widely accepted practice is doing more harm than good? In this article, we'll explore my journey as a yoga practitioner and fitness enthusiast who discovered the surprising truth about stretching-and why Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) may hold the key to true, lasting relief.
Nepali Farm rishikesh is a popular informal bus stop near Rishikesh, not an actual farm. It's located 11-12 km from Rishikesh and serves private buses traveling between major cities like Delhi, Haridwar, and Dehradun. The bus stop is situated under a notable flyover, where buses typically turn left when en route to Dehradun. Nepali farm offers more than a simple roadside junction. It's also a convenient and flexible way for bus travelers to arrive or leave Rishikesh. It is a convenient and useful meeting place, with its rental services and multiple transport options.
As a kids' yoga teacher, I know the magic of a special, just-for-kids yoga mat. Not only do they provide a non-slip surface for balancing and a cushy texture for the inevitable fall, just like adult mats, but they make a vivid visual marker of personal space. This lets small practitioners learn the power of having autonomy, boundaries, and a space all to themselves as they come to understand where their bodies can go in their practice. It denotes a personal world all their own.
The first time I tried Toe Squat was during an online yin yoga class. The instructor sat back on his heels in what I first thought was Thunderbolt (Vajrasana), but unlike that classic pose, his toes were curled under him so that his weight was on the balls of his feet and toes. He set a timer for three minutes, cautioning that it might be uncomfortable.
Sound is the invisible fabric of the universe, a living vibration that shapes energy and matter.Every rhythm, from the hum of a bee to the heartbeat within your chest, carries intelligence and resonance. Across ancient cultures, sound was revered not just as music, but as medicine for the soul. Among these sacred sonic tools are the Solfeggio Frequencies, a series of pure tones believed to awaken healing, balance, and higher consciousness.
In modern society, it's considered *super* normal to strive for things outside of yourself. Call it hustle culture or rise-and-grind-either way, you're told to constantly reach for a promotion, a new car, or a fancy espresso machine (to fuel all your ambitions, ofc). This isn't a bad thing. Setting goals and challenging yourself can teach you discipline and dedication-not to mention it feels really good when you achieve them.
In the sacred land of Rishikesh, where the Himalayas meet the Ganga, seekers have long journeyed to uncover the deeper truth of existence. Among the many paths to self-realization, Self-Enquiry Meditation, taught by the enlightened sage Sri Ramana Maharshi, stands out as the most direct and powerful method. This practice, known in Sanskrit as Ātma Vichāra, invites us to ask a single transformative question:
Welcome to Sundays at the Beach! With help from @avenuegreenlight and our friends across the neighborhood, we're excited to bring free community events to Great Highway Park every weekend for the next year. 1st Sunday: Chair Yoga, 2pm @ Irving 2nd Sunday: Live Music, 1-3 @Noriega 3rd Sunday: Tai Chi, 10am @ Judah 4th Sunday: Mat Yoga, 12pm @ Judah Coffee is on us at @javabeachsf after every wellness course.
Legendary Italian freediver Umberto Pelizzari used to train in the Red Sea to study the breathing habits of dolphins.He was intrigued by dolphins' unique method for conserving their oxygen; whenever they dove for extended periods, they'd manage to slow down their heart rates and cling to a consistent core temperature. Pelizzari was keen to replicate these clever physiological adaptations in his own freediving.
Yoga is often seen as postures, but the yoga discipline in Sanskrit traditions describe complete paths that balance body, mind, and spirit. The Sanskrit word "yoga", derived from the Sanskrit, means "union" and mārga means "path." Each discipline in yoga is a doorway to harmony and liberation, created for different temperaments: devotional, intellectual, active, or contemplative. The beauty of these traditional yoga disciplines is that every yoga practitioner can find a path that feels authentic and sustainable.
Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.
Yoga. One ancient tradition, several millennia of evolution, and as many interpretations as there are people who practice it. So what exactly do we mean when we talk about yoga? For the last 50 of those 5000 years, Yoga Journal has returned to that question again and again, exploring how this ancient practice helps us navigate the complexities of contemporary life.
As we commemorate the last 50 years of Yoga Journal, we also turn our attention to what lies ahead. Because although the practice of yoga coaxes us into the present, what has happened before and what has yet to happen are inextricably intertwined. The following article explains all that and more as part of Yoga Journal's 50th anniversary coverage of yoga's evolving role in America throughout the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
Throughout America's obsession with yoga the last half century, our perception and interpretation of it has changed considerably with each decade. The 2010s were a time of incredible change. More and more people were practicing yoga yet in many ways, it remained an exclusive practice due to issues related to accessibility, inclusivity, and financial considerations. By the end of the decade, tremendous progress had been made that would set the stage for the way we currently practice.
I recently invited my mom to take a beginner's yoga class with me. But you've been doing yoga for a while, she said. Why would you want to go to a beginner's class? I searched my mind for where to begin. I considered starting off with, Yoga is about the journey, not the destination, but I didn't want to scare her off with a yoga platitude. I could've said that I often learn more from beginner's classes than anywhere else.
Sprawling out in Savasana can feel as close to perfect as you can get. As a result, you might attempt to curate a perfect experience. Maybe you arrange your arms and legs so they're *precisely* equidistant from your body or cover yourself with a blanket, pull it taut, and smoothen it of any wrinkles-and only then can you allow yourself to relax. But sometimes, it's these moments of striving for perfection that make us a little too "Princess and the Pea" about Savasana.
Handstand is one of those yoga poses (asana) that's wrapped in myth-that is, myth of our own making. Some see it as the Everest of asana-something only the most experienced practitioners get to summit. Others see it as a party trick-flashy, impressive, maybe even a little indulgent. But think back to being a kid-throwing yourself upside down on the grass, tumbling through the air, not caring whether you stuck the landing or rolled out laughing. That spirit is the embodiment of Handstand.
London-owned and operated yoga group MoreYoga has been shaking up the city's yoga scene since 2016. With 37 studios across the capital, including new ones in Battersea and Peckham (and plenty more still to come), MoreYoga is all about making yoga accessible to as many people as possible. As well as opening inclusive and welcoming studios in local neighbourhoods, MoreYoga also offers the most affordable yoga memberships in London, meaning you get classes led by great teachers that don't break the bank.
