Understanding the Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus)
Discover the physical and mental signs of blocked energy in pit of your stomach and how you may benefit from aligning it.
By Stephanie Snyder
The third chakra, called manipura, is located at the navel. “Manipura” means lustrous gem of the city.
3rd Chakra’s Natural Element: Fire
Manipura is associated with the natural element fire ...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Yoga Practice
Yoga Journal influencer and expert yoga teacher Laura Burkhart pens down 10 questions for every yoga practitioner. Meet Laura in Singapore on April 29 and discuss your answers, and also get fine tips about arm balancing poses.
1. Does your practice balance the rest of your life?
If you are already performing high-intensity activities ...
The Beginner’s Guide to Common Mantras
Searching for a meaningful mantra to use in your practice? Here are four powerful pieces to get you started.
By Eldad Carin/Stocksy, Yelena Moroz Alpert
1. The mantra: Om
Pronunciation: a-u-m
Translation: The primordial sacred sound
Why chant it: Om is said to be the first sound heard at the creation of the universe. When each syllable is pronounced ...
Sukhasana (easy sitting pose): Instructions
Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting on chairs all your life, Easy Pose or Sukhasana can be quite challenging.
By David Martinez
Easy Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Fold a thick blanket or two into a firm support about six inches high. Sit close to one edge of this ...
Ritesh Kalati: From Wall Street to Woven Mats
How a yoga practitioner’s search for the right mat turned him into an entrepreneur. Read the story of Ritesh Kalati, a former Wall Street guy, who went on a mission to make a 'mat with a feeling', and created Rumi mats.
Ritesh Kalati
By Kavita Chandran
His search led him to villages ...
Child Pose (Balasana): Step by Step
Take a break. Balasana is a restful pose that can be sequenced between more challenging asanas.
(bah-LAHS-anna)
bala = child
Child Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Kneel on the floor. Touch your big toes together and sit on your heels, then separate your knees about as wide as your hips.
Step 2
Exhale and lay your torso down ...
Cat Pose: Step by Step Instructions
Cat pose (Marjaryasana) provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.
David Martinez
Marjari = cat
Cat Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Start on your hands and knees in a "tabletop" position. Make sure your knees are set directly below your hips and your wrists, elbows and shoulders are in line and perpendicular to the ...
Try These 3 Yoga Poses for Seasonal Allergy Relief
Are your seasonal allergies acting up? These yoga poses will help you conquer that foggy head and constant sniffles.
By GWEN LAWRENCE
If you suffer from seasonal allergies and are looking for relief on you mat, Gwen Lawrence, founder of Yoga for Sports in New York City, has three suggestions for your ...
Wine is not good for you, says Indian nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar
From the Editor's desk
India’s celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar was a delight to speak with in Singapore last month. She was emphatic, assertive and visibly proud of her claim that a healthy person is one who follows his or her grandmothers’ recipes. Scroll down to watch the video.
By Kavita Chandran
With a ...
Does Ahimsa Mean I Can’t Eat Meat?
Practicing the principle of non-harming can trigger dissonance in omnivores. Here, thoughts on reconciling your diet with your practice.
By KATE HOLCOMBE
For several years in the 1990s, I lived in Chennai, India, and had the privilege of studying every day with the great yoga master T.K.V. Desikachar. One day, a young man ...
5 ways to practice Gratitude Meditation
Learn why you might want to kickstart a regular gratitude practice.
BY PATRICIA KARPAS
Maybe you have experienced this only during Thanksgiving dinners: At some point, someone suggests going around the table to say what you're thankful for. You feel butterflies in your stomach as you try to come up with a ...
Blood Moon–Inspired Heart Chakra Sequence
Use a heart-opening poses to synchronize your yoga practice with the energy of the special moon and lunar eclipse. Learn the moon salutation from Shiva Rea.
By TIFFANY MALONEY
We are nothing if not elements, and it is simply science that elements are affected by the gravitational force of the moon and its ...