There are many points of focus we use in yoga to help hone our practice. When we begin a class, we focus on an intention. When we centre ourselves, we focus on the breath. When we do an asana, we focus the eyes on one point called the drishti. All of these points help us concentrate so that we can allow thoughts to settle. A mantra is another tool that we use to focus. A mantra is a sound or…
After such a great response from the playlists we’ve put together, we’re giving you yet another dose of YogaHub teachers’ favourite tunes to yoga to. We hope they inspire you to enjoy your yoga wherever you are. Check out Part III on our Spotify playlist! Alicia â âHeavenâs Doorâ by Jeff Johnson Barbara â âTeyataâ by Deva Premal Brian Malone â âAlberto Balsamâ by Aphex Twin Brian McVeigh â âWinterâ by The Rolling Stones Casey – “Pavan Guru” by…
Last week when we detailed the Yamas, we broadly defined how a yogi is encouraged to behave morally in relationships. It was the first limb of Patanjaliâs 8-fold path of yoga. Itâs really important to note that these relationships encompass not only our relations with friends, family, and acquaintances, but the relationship we have with ourselves. As we detail the second half of the basic yogic principles, and the second limb of Patanjaliâs 8-fold path, we go further into how…
A quote from Osho. âTantra says: Existence is an orgasm, an eternal orgasm going on and on and on. It is forever and forever an orgasm, an ecstasy.â When the word tantra comes to mind, what may pop up are images of red silk sheets, ylang ylang massage oil, and a few hours at hand to unleash your deepest carnal fantasies. But thatâs not what tantra is. Tantra is not about being flamboyantly sexual, or tantalizing a lover to…
If someone were to ask me, âWhat is yoga?â asanas, or the poses we do in class, would not be the first thing to come to mind. Yes, asanas are what make up a physical yoga practice, but they arenât what define yoga as a whole. Back in the second century, B.C., a sage named Patanjali compiled the yoga sutras in order to define and detail the yogic life. This practice of yoga is known as the 8-fold path. Upon…
After exhausting our first YogaHub teachers’ playlist, weâve decided to give our ears a nice deep clean with some new tunes. Just add your favourite asana, some pranayama, or a long savasana, and enjoy! For easy access, you can hear all the songs on this YogaHub Teachers Spotify playlist. Alicia â âCe Matin Laâ by Air Barbara â âHarp 09â by Pablo Arellano Brian McVeigh â âAbsolute Beginnersâ by David Bowie Derek â âBoney Mâ by Rasputin Emer â…
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You may hear the word âmudraâ from time to time. Maybe you’re familiar with the concept of mudras, or perhaps itâs a word you hear and your finger joints bend into some sort of dinosaur-claw-shape as you try to form whatever gesture youâre going for. Regardless of your experience with mudras, itâs always good to come back to the roots and name it, simply, as a seal. A hand mudra is an energetic seal that focuses in on a specific…
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff This Christmas - YogaHubWe're here to tell you it's okay not to take your yuletide Yoga practice too seriously. If you're feeling Xmas overwhelm, sometimes sitting by a cosy fire and having a good ol' laugh is all you need! We made a fun little video to hopefully inspire a healthy and happy yoga practice this Christmas :) #onlypositivevibes
Posted by YogaHub on Wednesday, 16 December 2015
We’re here to tell you it’s okay not to take your yuletide Yoga practice too seriously. If you’re feeling Xmas overwhelm, sometimes sitting by a cosy fire and having a good ol’ laugh is all you need! We made a fun little video to hopefully inspire a healthy and happy yoga practice this Christmas đ
