Psoas Challenge: July ’22For the month of July 2022, we shall engage in the Psoas Challenge…General Description & Video Anatomy“The psoas muscle is a paraspinal muscle located deep in the Read More...

Beginner students often think the poses and breathing is all there is to master in yoga class. Experienced yogis know that what we practice on our yoga mats is just the Read More...

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been a somewhat controversial wellness product for the last few years, especially when used for meditation. As CBD oil and hemp oils enter wider usage, it turns Read More...

Maintaining a daily attitude of gratitude is one of the key components to living a happy, healthy, and content life. While it can be challenging to live in a constant Read More...

In today’s hectic world, we could all use a few days dedicated to self-care. While yoga retreats are exciting and designed for self-care, they can also be expensive. Every yoga Read More...

Chances are, if you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you may have experienced pain from some kind of yoga-related injury. As with any physical activity, yoga asana carries some Read More...

In recent years, yoga news and journalism has focused extensively on whether or not yoga can lead to physical injuries. This passionate conversation about the safety of yoga has led Read More...

Meditation can be challenging, especially when you need it the most. Fortunately a few drops of essential oils can help you get the most out of your meditation practice. There Read More...

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Five12 for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of November, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win a pair Read More...

Your yoga practice makes you present and aware of all of your feelings, even the ones you try to push deep down inside of you. Emotional issues will surface during Read More...

There are many intriguing religious festivals in India, and the same holiday is often celebrated in unique ways depending on local traditions. The Dussehra Festival at Kulasekarapattinam is a 12-day Read More...

Your zodiac sign can reveal a lot about your temperament, your preferences, even how you respond to stress, and stimuli. So it’s no wonder so many people believe you can Read More...

The cool and windy energy of Autumn encourages us to slow down, draw our focus inside, and stock up our inner resources for the winter ahead. The fall is a Read More...

For serious and passionate yoga practitioners, going to a yoga retreat center can feel like a visit to Disneyland. Retreats immerse you into the yoga practices, both on and off Read More...

Many new yogis wonder, “what is the best time to do yoga? Is yoga better to do in the morning, in the afternoon, or in the evening before bed?” The Read More...

I’m bloated, crabby, and feel exhausted—and I haven’t made it out of bed yet. When my period hits, I don’t feel like doing anything. Even still, I make it a Read More...

The second limb of Patanjali’s eight-limbed yoga system contains the five internal practices of Niyama (observance). These practices extend the ethical codes of conduct provided in his first limb, the Read More...

If you are an avid yogi who is health conscious but struggles with achieving your wellness goals, you may want to consider hiring a yoga health coach. They can create Read More...

Katie Bezou started a life-changing journey in 2016 when she began practicing yoga. She became a power yoga teacher because she wanted to share her experience of yoga after discovering Read More...

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Kulae for this month’s yoga giveaway sweepstakes prize. For the month of October, one YogaBasics reader will have a chance to win an Elite Read More...