Yoga

Yoga

Whenever we talk about practicing yoga for the heart chakra, our focus is releasing tension around the heart, including the chest as well as the upper back and shoulders. More than that, the anahata, or heart chakra, has to do with our ability to give and receive love as well as our ability to feel compassion and empathy toward ourselves and others in the world.

Many of us spend a large part of our days sitting. Commuting, working at a desk, and scrolling on our phones. Without realizing it, we stand up from whatever task we were doing and feel the tension that's accumulated in the body and the mind. Although movement is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, it isn't always realistic to squeeze in a workout or make it to the yoga studio regularly.

I vividly recall watching Saved By the Bell as a little girl and being drawn to the character of Zack Morris. My grandfather Tati, however, would repeatedly mention AC Slater and the fact that a Latino cast member on an American TV show was amazing. After renting Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet on VHS and gushing over Leonardo DiCaprio, I would listen to my grandfather point out John Leguizamo in the cast.

PCOD is closely associated with stress, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalance. Yoga can to address the root cause through a variety of ways: Balances Hormones Certain yoga postures stimulate endocrine glands like the thyroid, ovaries pituitary gland, as well as adrenal glands. They help to regulate the release of hormones. Enhances blood circulation Yoga boosts circulation of blood to pelvic regions, thereby improving the function of the ovaries.

To her followers and yogic practitioners, Kali Maa is not a scary goddess. She is the ultimate Mother. She represents the slayer of illusion and the symbol of truth that brings freedom. She is the symbol of the cycle of time, transformation, the loss of self and awakening to the spiritual realm. In yoga, Kali Maa is linked to inner cleansing. She helps awaken the kundalini and gives courage. This courage helps us face our darkest sides.

Remaining present in the modern world includes noticing the good. We're not talking toxic positivity here. We're referring to a simple commitment to also noticing what's good in the world even as you navigate what's not. Whether you find these reminders burrowed in a news story, the feeling of being on your mat or out on a run, or the eyes of a loved one doesn't matter. Noticing them does.

Headstand (Sirsasana) is often called the "king of poses" because of the many benefits it affords. It teaches balance and poise, increases the strength of the arms, positively affects the cardiovascular system, and allows, more than many poses, a few minutes for mental and physical stillness. It's a difficult pose, involving many precautions and prerequisites. Many Westerners feel that if they can practice Headstand, they are practicing "real" yoga.

Popular definitions of yoga often include terms such as balance, harmony, health, and peace. While these qualities are certainly desirable, and must be created before one can enter the state of fixity, or yoga, they are not included in the definition Patanjali offers us in his Yoga Sutras, the classic second-century B.C. exposition generally accepted as the bible of yoga.

Health insurance plays a vital role in safeguarding Indians from mounting healthcare costs. With medical inflation rising and hospital bills becoming unaffordable, having robust individual health insurance is no longer an option but a necessity. Recognising this, the Indian insurance regulator made a crucial change in April 2024. Now, health insurance and individual health insurance plans must cover hospitalisation cases where the patient is admitted for as little as two hours.

I had no idea what to practice, when to practice, or for how long. As a result, my practice lacked structure, variety, and inspiration. Then, I discovered an online yoga & meditation platform rooted in Himalayan wisdom. It wasn't just about movement; it was about building a relationship with myself. I started with 15 minutes a day. That was it. Sometimes, just breathwork. Other times, meditation. And occasionally, a full-body kriya that left me buzzing with energy.

Gina was one of the golden girls of my circle-charming, smart, and seriously cool. As our other friends rode through their mid-20s on roller coasters of elation and despair, Gina maintained an almost daunting level of emotional perspective. She gave birth to a child who experienced cognitive impairments and cared for him without losing either her detachment or her sense of humor. She went through cancer surgery with her usual rueful grace.

The winter blues are very real. The lack of light and cold temperatures can pull you into a slump-but practicing yoga can help you feel more like yourself and help you overcome some of the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder. All it takes is a willingness to commit to some movement, even-or especially-when you're feeling a bit blah. This grounding morning flow helps you overcome winter sluggishness with some breath-guided stretching and slow activation.

Come flow with us every 4th Sundays! After the community yoga class, enjoy a cup of coffee on us at @javabeachsf to warm you up from our San Francisco summer weather. 12pm, Judah and Great Highway Park BYO mat and coffee mug. No registration required, just show up and enjoy yoga to the sound of waves. Sundays at the Beach are possible thanks to a grant award from @avenuegreenlight and help from our friends across the community like @yogabeachsf for helping us bring weekly joy

Like many people, I always wanted to do yoga daily. I'd roll out my mat a few times a week, follow a YouTube video, and feel great... for a while. But between work, life, and mental exhaustion, my practice was inconsistent at best and forgotten at worst. That changed when I discovered the right approach - one that felt more like a cup of calm than a chore on my to-do list.

Aging isn't just about wrinkles-it's about how your body moves. Or doesn't move. As we age, we often lose strength, balance, and range of motion. Our spines compress. Our glutes weaken. All of this manifests as pain, stiffness, and fatigue. But as Yogi Aaron reminds us, the true signs of aging come from a loss of mobility. The good news? You can get it back through regularpractice of our yoga routine to stay young, which includes breath, muscle activation, and mindful movement.

Still, even in the early days of social media, there was a lot of talk about what a mind-mess these platforms could create, including research that tracked declines in mental health. I deliberated cutting ties with Instagram because I noticed myself falling into the classic trap: looking at what my friends were posting and wondering, "Why aren't I doing what they're doing?" and "Should I be doing that?"

Yoga retreats are admittedly amazing. Imagine an entire block of time to tune in to your mind and body as you move, reflect, and perhaps explore your surroundings while honing various elements of your yoga practice. There's a reason the global yoga travel market is projected to reach $222 billion by 2030. That said, you may be seeking a vacation that includes a collection of friends or loved ones-including non-yogis.

It requires suppleness of the adductor (inner thigh) muscles, as well as the hamstrings (back thigh) and the hip joint itself. There are several variations to the pose. Initially, the student attempts to grasp the toes with the index and middle finger. As the student advances, they move forward until the chest is resting on the floor, but this should only be attempted if the back can be kept straight, otherwise the pose tends to distort the vertebral column.

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With the passing of the band's rhythm guitarist, Bob Weir, many of us are sitting with yet another quiet, unexpected grief amid a world that seems perpetually heavy. And The Grateful Dead has long been a companion to our shared experiences, and their work continues to resonate in wellness, yoga, and ritual spaces. Because it was never just about music.

Perhaps everyone else in class is twisting while you're skipping it, avoiding eye contact with the teacher, and thinking, "My rib cage does not move that way." You're not alone. Twisting poses, by definition, rotate the spine, which can make it feel like your midsection is being squeezed waaay too tight. That makes it trickier to take a deep breath because of the pressure twisting places on the abdomen. The result? A not-so-calming stretch you'd rather avoid than attempt.

In a world that never stops talking, your mind can often feel like an overcrowded room. If you are struggling with anxiety, you know that the "noise" isn't just external; it's a persistent, jagged frequency within your own body. Perhaps you've tried traditional meditation only to find that the silence is too loud, or your racing thoughts simply won't be still.

Mantra Pushpanjali lyrics Meaning The term Pushpanjali comes from two Sanskrit words. "P ushpa" means "flower," and " anjali " means "offering made with folded hands." Pushpanjali represents the act of offering flowers. This can be both a metaphor and a literal gesture. They do it for the gods, the guru, the divine, and the people present. For Bharatanatyam as well as other Indian traditional dance forms, Pushpanjali is the traditional way to begin a show. This isn't just an introduction, but an act of worship.

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Śrī Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣa is a sacred text associated with the Atharva Veda and is often regarded as Upaniṣadic in nature. Unlike devotional hymns composed later in history, this text speaks the language of tattva, or ultimate reality. Here, Gaṇapati is not presented merely as a personal deity or remover of obstacles, but as the principle of consciousness itself, directly experienced through sound. The Atharvaśīrṣa identifies Gaṇapati as Brahman, the Self, and the underlying cause, sustainer, and dissolver of all existence.