What is Hatha Yoga?
What is Hatha Yoga? A fascinating tour through the history, evolution and practices of physical yoga. by Emma Newlyn The definition of Hatha Yoga What Hatha yoga is hasn’t changed for thousands of years. However our thinking and perception of it certainly has. Language is a powerful thing, and in different cultures the same word can
The 8 Limbs of Yoga explained
The 8 Limbs of Yoga explained The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali refers to 8 limbs of yoga, each of which offers guidance on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life. Learn about each one and how to incorporate them into your practice. by Emma Newlyn What do we mean by the 8 limbs of yoga?
Top 10 tips for beginner yogis
Top 10 tips for beginner yogis If you’re new to yoga, read our top ten tips for beginners and get your practice off to the best start. by Emma Newlyn 1. Accept you’re a beginner Learning to play an instrument, driving a car, and even baking a cake are all things we can accept we’re beginners
The benefits of Yin Yoga
The benefits of Yin Yoga Learn how practising Yin yoga can have such a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. by Esther Ekhart My motivation for writing this article is to encourage everyone who hasn’t tried Yin yoga, to try it. Why? Because, in a nutshell, the feeling you’re left with after you have practised
Living seasonally – Tune into Summer
Living seasonally – Tune into Summer Read how to adapt your lifestyle, diet and yoga practice to tune into Yang energy of the Summer season. by Emma Newlyn In all countries that experience the seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, there’s a very different energy depending upon which time of year you find yourself in.
How to develop a positive affirmation practice
How to develop a positive affirmation practice Affirmations can be an incredible resource for cultivating more self-love and fostering resilience. Laia shares how to develop your own daily practice with 10 affirmations to get you started. by Laia Bové Many see affirmations as just fancy pep talk, and even though there’s certainly an element of “fake-it-till-you-make-it”
How striving for perfection can hold us back
How striving for perfection can hold us back As a recovering perfectionist, Jo Matthews shares her thoughts on ‘why perfection isn’t perfect’ and offers 6 helpful reminders for managing it. by Jo Matthews I’m going to let you into a secret: I’ve been working on this article for a year. I mean, I’ve done other things
The benefits of Qigong
The benefits of Qigong We’re excited to announce the arrival of Qigong to EkhartYoga! Here’s why you should try it and how it can complement your yoga practice. by Wenlin Tan What is Qigong? Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that involves the cultivation of vital life force energy, or Qi, in the body. It is
Five Elements in TCM and Yin Yoga: Fire
Five Elements in TCM and Yin Yoga: Fire An exploration of the Fire element in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including its associated Organs and Meridians, and 3 Yin yoga poses that target these. by Jennilee Toner In this first of five in-depth articles exploring Organs and Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we will focus on the
Your ultimate guide to pregnancy yoga
If you’ve been introduced to yoga during pregnancy, you may have questions about how to practice safely to nurture your growing baby – and your changing body. Here’s your ultimate guide to prenatal yoga! by cambonails Your ultimate guide to pregnancy yoga Yoga is one of the most beneficial activities to enhance both your and