
Yoga Hub
Your Comprehensive Resource for All Things Yoga
At Asivana Yoga, we are dedicated to providing you with a wealth of knowledge and resources to support your yoga journey. Our Yoga Hub is your one-stop destination for comprehensive information on all aspects of yoga.
Asivana Yoga Hub Knowledgebase

Yoga Blog Articles
Dive into our knowledge-based yoga resources. From tips for beginners to advanced techniques, our knowledgebase covers a wide range of yoga topics to support your yoga journey.

Yoga Mudras
Learn about the various yoga mudras (hand gestures) and their significance in enhancing your yoga and meditation practice. Our comprehensive list includes detailed descriptions and instructions for every mudra as well as mudra practices and techniques.

Yoga Festivals
Stay updated on the latest yoga festivals happening around the globe. Discover more resources and tips to make the most out of your festival experiences. And learn about what yoga festivals are all about.

Yoga Mantras
Discover the power of bhakti yoga with Sanskrit mantras and bija mantras. Find content related to the most commonly used mantras in yoga practices, their meanings, and how to practice yoga mantras with a mala.
From the freedom to explore comes the joy of learning. From knowledge acquired by personal initiative arises the desire for more knowledge. And from mastery of the novel and beautiful world awaiting every child comes self-confidence.
~ E. O. Wilson

Types of Yoga
Explore the diverse types of yoga, with the paths of Bhakti (devotion), Kriya (action), Jnana (knowledge), and Karma (service) yoga. Find detailed descriptions, definitions, and resources to further your knowledge.

Yoga Reviews
Read our reviews on yoga related books, products, retreats, festivals, courses, and more. Our detailed reviews will help you make informed decisions about the best resources and yoga gear for your practice.

Parables
Get inspired with our collection of parables. These are timeless short stories that motivate, teach, and inspire in a cultural, moral, and philosophical manner.
Most Recent Articles
View all-
What Is a Yoga Body (And How Yoga Transforms Yo...
You’ve seen the images of slim, flexible bodies bent into perfect postures, glowing skin, toned abs. That’s what most people think of when they hear the phrase “yoga body.” It’s a...
What Is a Yoga Body (And How Yoga Transforms Yo...
You’ve seen the images of slim, flexible bodies bent into perfect postures, glowing skin, toned abs. That’s what most people think of when they hear the phrase “yoga body.” It’s a...
-
What is the Yuga Cycle? Chaturyuga (The Four Ages)
In the vast cosmology of Hindu thought, time does not march forward in a straight line. It spirals, turning like a wheel, forever revolving through creation, preservation, and dissolution. Understanding...
What is the Yuga Cycle? Chaturyuga (The Four Ages)
In the vast cosmology of Hindu thought, time does not march forward in a straight line. It spirals, turning like a wheel, forever revolving through creation, preservation, and dissolution. Understanding...
-
What is the Treta Yuga?
Treta Yuga is the second of the four ages in the traditional Hindu cycle of time known as the Chaturyuga. Following the golden age of Satya Yuga, it represents the...
What is the Treta Yuga?
Treta Yuga is the second of the four ages in the traditional Hindu cycle of time known as the Chaturyuga. Following the golden age of Satya Yuga, it represents the...
Recent Yoga Hand Mudras
View all-
Brahma Mudra - Gesture of Creative Energy
Brahma Mudra is a powerful gesture used to awaken energy, enhance digestion, and strengthen personal determination. The name comes from the Sanskrit word brahma (ब्रह्म), referring to the creative force...
Brahma Mudra - Gesture of Creative Energy
Brahma Mudra is a powerful gesture used to awaken energy, enhance digestion, and strengthen personal determination. The name comes from the Sanskrit word brahma (ब्रह्म), referring to the creative force...
-
Varada Mudra - Gesture of Offering
Varada Mudra is the “gesture of offering,” symbolizing compassion, charity, and the granting of boons. The Sanskrit word varada (वरद) means “giver of blessings” or “grantor of wishes,” and this...
Varada Mudra - Gesture of Offering
Varada Mudra is the “gesture of offering,” symbolizing compassion, charity, and the granting of boons. The Sanskrit word varada (वरद) means “giver of blessings” or “grantor of wishes,” and this...
-
Ganesha Mudra - Gesture of Ganesh
Ganesha Mudra invokes the protective, discerning energy of Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed deity of new beginnings, wise action, and obstacle-clearing presence. In yogic tradition, Ganesha is not only a god but a...
Ganesha Mudra - Gesture of Ganesh
Ganesha Mudra invokes the protective, discerning energy of Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed deity of new beginnings, wise action, and obstacle-clearing presence. In yogic tradition, Ganesha is not only a god but a...
Recent Yoga Mantras
View all-
Om Mitraya Namah
Om Mitraya Namah is a mantra of peace, friendliness, and universal harmony. It invokes Mitra, a Vedic deity associated with friendship, integrity, and the unseen bonds that hold people and...
Om Mitraya Namah
Om Mitraya Namah is a mantra of peace, friendliness, and universal harmony. It invokes Mitra, a Vedic deity associated with friendship, integrity, and the unseen bonds that hold people and...
-
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya is a deeply devotional mantra that honors the divine presence within all beings. It is traditionally associated with Krishna in his form as Vasudeva, the indwelling...
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya is a deeply devotional mantra that honors the divine presence within all beings. It is traditionally associated with Krishna in his form as Vasudeva, the indwelling...
-
Hari Om Tat Sat
Hari Om Tat Sat is a mantra that expresses the highest philosophical truths in simple form. It is used to connect with the Divine, surrender the ego, and affirm that...
Hari Om Tat Sat
Hari Om Tat Sat is a mantra that expresses the highest philosophical truths in simple form. It is used to connect with the Divine, surrender the ego, and affirm that...
Recently Added Types of Yoga
View all-
What is Corporate Yoga?
Corporate Yoga is a specialized approach to yoga designed for the workplace. It brings the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga into professional environments through on-site or virtual classes...
What is Corporate Yoga?
Corporate Yoga is a specialized approach to yoga designed for the workplace. It brings the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga into professional environments through on-site or virtual classes...
-
What is Accessible Yoga?
Accessible yoga is a practice rooted in inclusion, adaptability, and empowerment. It redefines what yoga looks like by prioritizing each individual's unique physical, mental, and emotional experience. Rather than focusing...
What is Accessible Yoga?
Accessible yoga is a practice rooted in inclusion, adaptability, and empowerment. It redefines what yoga looks like by prioritizing each individual's unique physical, mental, and emotional experience. Rather than focusing...
-
What is Soma Yoga?
Soma yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga that blends somatic movement with traditional yoga practices. The word “soma” means “living body” in Greek, but in the context of...
What is Soma Yoga?
Soma yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga that blends somatic movement with traditional yoga practices. The word “soma” means “living body” in Greek, but in the context of...
Recent Yoga Reviews
View all-
Review: Magnilay Large Expandable Yoga Bag
I practice yoga at several local studios, in parks, and I travel the country to yoga festivals and yoga studios. I understand the challenge of carrying my mat, props, clothing,...
Review: Magnilay Large Expandable Yoga Bag
I practice yoga at several local studios, in parks, and I travel the country to yoga festivals and yoga studios. I understand the challenge of carrying my mat, props, clothing,...
-
Review: Stories from the Lotus Sutra - A New Tr...
"Stories from the Lotus Sutra" by Aaron Brachfeld offers a refreshing translation that brings ancient Buddhist wisdom into a contemporary light, making it accessible and relevant for today's readers. This...
Review: Stories from the Lotus Sutra - A New Tr...
"Stories from the Lotus Sutra" by Aaron Brachfeld offers a refreshing translation that brings ancient Buddhist wisdom into a contemporary light, making it accessible and relevant for today's readers. This...
-
Review: The Eight Limbs of Yoga: For the Americ...
"The Eight Limbs of Yoga: For the American Yogi" by Jack Utermoehl is a thoughtful, accessible, and to-the-point guide that distills ancient yogic wisdom into practical advice for modern readers....
Review: The Eight Limbs of Yoga: For the Americ...
"The Eight Limbs of Yoga: For the American Yogi" by Jack Utermoehl is a thoughtful, accessible, and to-the-point guide that distills ancient yogic wisdom into practical advice for modern readers....
Recently Added Parables
View all-
The Sadhu and the Dancing Devotee
A great sadhu, a renunciate deep in meditation and austerity, lived alone in a cave. He had been practicing for lifetimes and believed he was nearing the end of his...
The Sadhu and the Dancing Devotee
A great sadhu, a renunciate deep in meditation and austerity, lived alone in a cave. He had been practicing for lifetimes and believed he was nearing the end of his...
-
The Hunter and the Hound
There was once a man who lived alone on the edge of a vast forest, with only his infant child and a loyal hound for company. His wife had passed...
The Hunter and the Hound
There was once a man who lived alone on the edge of a vast forest, with only his infant child and a loyal hound for company. His wife had passed...
-
The Chariot Analogy From the Bhagavad Gita
The chariot analogy from the Bhagavad Gita provides a clear metaphor for understanding the interaction between the mind, intellect, and ego. Standing on the edge of an inner battlefield, this...
The Chariot Analogy From the Bhagavad Gita
The chariot analogy from the Bhagavad Gita provides a clear metaphor for understanding the interaction between the mind, intellect, and ego. Standing on the edge of an inner battlefield, this...
Want More Informative Content Like This?
Gain access to exclusive Asivana news, yogi stories, and community updates.
Embark on new adventures of
– Self-Discovery –
– Personal Growth –
– Shared Experiences –
Join the Asivana Newsletter Today
Your information will never be sold or shared by Asivana. Your privacy matters to us.
Unleash Your Inner Hero, Yogi