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BHAKTI YOGA – ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

Hermosa 29/10/2019 0 comments 0

We come to our mats to practice yoga not only when we are happy and content with our life. More often, we seek refuge on our yoga mats when times are tough. Really tough. The practice is always waiting for us, meeting us wherever we are emotionally, physically and mentally. It’s our time to gain strengths, really drop into our…

Your Complete Guide to Healthy Backbends

Hermosa 29/10/2019 0 comments 0

How do you do a backbend safely while fully experiencing all of its benefits?For many, backbend stretchesare an essential aspect of a yoga practice. They can feel amazing, opening your spine and heart, releasing deeply-held tension and invigorating your mind and body. However, backbends can easily be done incorrectly, putting unnecessary stress on the spine, particularly the lower back, and…

An Absolute Beginners Guide to Yoga

Hermosa 29/10/2019 0 comments 0

The first time I tried yoga, I really didn’t like it. The simple act of sitting on the floor (rather than my very comfortable couch) was not a happy place for my body. I tried one or two classes and then I didn’t come back to it for 8 years. If you are reading this, then chances are you are…

The Environmental Impact of Yoga Clothes

Hermosa 29/10/2019 0 comments 0

Modern yogis spend an enormous amount of money on yoga clothing. 83 million items of yoga clothing are purchased every year in the U.S. alone. 90% of these itemsare made from synthetic fibers. The yoga industry is responsible for an enormous amount of plastic pollution, through its clothing, mats and packaging. This article focuses on yoga clothing. A 2016 study by Yoga…