Asivana Yoga Blog
Do You Wear Shoes for Yoga?
Almost always, no. In a yoga class, you normally take your shoes off and practice barefoot. Bare feet improve traction, balance, and body awareness, and they also fit the quiet,...
Do You Wear Shoes for Yoga?
Almost always, no. In a yoga class, you normally take your shoes off and practice barefoot. Bare feet improve traction, balance, and body awareness, and they also fit the quiet,...
What Does Namaste Mean in Yoga?
In yoga, namaste most commonly means “I bow to you” or “salutations to you.” In modern yoga classes, teachers often use it to close class as a gesture of respect, gratitude, or shared presence. The...
What Does Namaste Mean in Yoga?
In yoga, namaste most commonly means “I bow to you” or “salutations to you.” In modern yoga classes, teachers often use it to close class as a gesture of respect, gratitude, or shared presence. The...
Does Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
Yes. Yoga can help you lose weight, but usually through more than calories burned during class. A consistent practice can support weight loss by adding movement, improving strength and mobility,...
Does Yoga Help You Lose Weight?
Yes. Yoga can help you lose weight, but usually through more than calories burned during class. A consistent practice can support weight loss by adding movement, improving strength and mobility,...
Is Yoga a Sin? A Thoughtful Christian Perspective
For most Christians, the honest answer is no, yoga is not automatically a sin. Yoga has real historical roots in Indian religious and philosophical traditions, but the way many Americans...
Is Yoga a Sin? A Thoughtful Christian Perspective
For most Christians, the honest answer is no, yoga is not automatically a sin. Yoga has real historical roots in Indian religious and philosophical traditions, but the way many Americans...
New Year Yoga Themes
New Year’s Day feels like a threshold. It’s “a time of transition,” when the imprints of the past year are still present but new possibilities are emerging. Instead of fixating...
New Year Yoga Themes
New Year’s Day feels like a threshold. It’s “a time of transition,” when the imprints of the past year are still present but new possibilities are emerging. Instead of fixating...
Yoga at Home vs Studio
In today’s yoga landscape, practitioners can roll out a mat at home, drop in for a studio class, or use a hybrid approach. Digital platforms and YouTube have democratized access,...
Yoga at Home vs Studio
In today’s yoga landscape, practitioners can roll out a mat at home, drop in for a studio class, or use a hybrid approach. Digital platforms and YouTube have democratized access,...