Strong Arms & Strong Core
In yoga, we can benefit from arm and core strength beyond the aesthetic appeal of a slimmer waistline or toned arms. Here's a sequence by international yoga teacher Laura Burkhart that will give you a strong core and great posture.
By Laura Burkhart
Photos by Samuel Henderson
We need arm stability and strength ...
How to move from Janu Sirsasana to Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
Benefit
Re-energizes the body and aids digestion by stretching the ascending and descending colon.
By Aadil Palkhivala
Instruction
1) Sit in Dandasana (Staff Pose) with your legs extended in front of you, toes flexed, quadriceps contracted. Place your hands next to your buttocks on the floor and lift the bottom of your belly and ...
Taco Time
Spice up your dinner time with creative tacos
OMNIVORE
Chicken al carbon tacos
serves 6
Chicken can be grilled or roasted, too. Either way, you’ll love the zing from the spicy citrus marinade.
1 cup chopped cilantro
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
8 cloves garlic
3 jalapeño peppers, chopped
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken ...
7 simple strategies to create your own happiness
Ancient yogic masters have taught that we live in two worlds at the same time—the inner and the outer world. While the external world is not always in our control, we can unfailingly hold sway over our inner world.
By Vikas Malkani
We must be aware of both these worlds if we ...
Body of knowledge:How can I best strengthen and stretch my psoas?
The human body is somewhat of a mad scientist. Case in point: the way our muscles work. Some muscles are easy to consciously access, meaning they take direction from us. For example, you can intentionally spread your toes in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). But other muscles work more autonomously, with no ...
Stay Yogic Stay Young
Tao Porchon-Lynch, the world’s oldest yoga teacher is no more but she spread her yogic insights to all those seeking healing and enlightenment all over the world.
She trained and certified hundreds of yoga instructors, since founding the Westchester Institute of Yoga in 1982. With more that 45 years of teaching ...
Beauty Masks
Refresh your complexion with these toxin-free masks made from botanical ingredients—no spendy spa trip required-By Elizabeth Marglin
1) REVIVE
Made from breathable Ecoderma fabric, Orgaid’s Vitamin C & Revitalizing Organic Sheet Mask allows potent antioxidants, such as orange peel and pomegranate, to deeply infuse your skin with minimal effort—no rinse needed ($8 ...
Dr. Hwang Yee Cheau
An orthodontic specialist, Dr. Hwang says yoga helps her with her posture as backache is often an occupational hazard for dentists.
Dr. Hwang Yee cheau has many degrees from Singapore and the UK. She is currently the CEO of TP Dental Surgeons, a multi-disciplinary dentistry space in Ngee Ann City.
I started ...
How one Alpha found her Balance
I am what you call an Alpha… I’ve always been this way for as long as I can remember. My drive and determination were what pushed me forward and allowed me to achieve a lot.
Written by Natasha Benson
As a child, I was extremely competitive, swimming and winning at national level ...
Baron Baptiste and his yoga style: Interview
Former Yoga Journal Singapore Editor caught up with Baron Baptiste over breakfast when he visited Singapore
I had never attended a Baptiste Yoga Class, and so was curious when I heard that Baron Baptiste would be visiting Singapore. I signed up for a class by Sola Fawehinmi, one of the few ...
Asanas for Athletes
Nine yoga poses to help you heal - or avoid - three of the most common sports injuries.
Whether you are a distant runner who pounds the pavement daily or a weekend warrior who charges hard just two days per week, chances are good you’ve suffered some sort of sports-related injury. ...
A SACRED PAUSE
The first time I took a sabbatical from teaching was in 1997, when I was about to turn 40. I went to India for just two months— which seemed like an eternity as I planned for it, yet was so very short in reality—when I had the opportunity to study ...