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Chakra Blog

The Green Heart Chakra Meaning, Color, Healing Explained

The green heart chakra, or Anahata chakra, holds great importance in our overall well-being and cultivating healthy relationships. As the fourth chakra within our energy system, it governs unconditional love, empathy, and emotional equilibrium. This article will delve into the meaning behind the green heart chakra, the power of rose quartz and other green crystals, and the most effective methods to harmonize this energy center using aromatic oils, yoga postures, and additional techniques.

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Yoga Poses

Swan Pose in Yin Yoga: Benefits, Variations & Practice

Swan Pose is a powerful hip-opening posture that blends elements of forward bending and back bending. A key component of Yin Yoga, this pose allows for deep relaxation while targeting the hips, lower back, and pelvis. Whether you’re looking to improve hip mobility, stretch the lower body, or explore Swan Pose vs. Pigeon Pose, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

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Yoga Poses

Deer Pose in Yoga: A Deep Dive into this Yin Yoga Gem

Deer Pose is a versatile and accessible seated yoga posture that offers a gentle yet effective hip opener, spinal twist, and forward fold. As a staple in Yin Yoga, deer pose promotes both external and internal hip rotation, making it an excellent counterpose for other deep hip stretches. Whether exploring variations, or understanding the differences between deer pose vs pigeon pose, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

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Yoga Instructor Blog

Best Pilates Teacher Training: 8 Top Programs Reviewed

You love Pilates and are passionate about movement, wellness, and helping others with their fitness goals. So you think, “I’d like to be a Pilates Instructor or Teacher.” You go online and ask some friends, only to discover that finding the best Pilates teacher training can feel overwhelming with so many programs available. What sets a top-tier program apart? Well, that’s what this article aims to do. The best pilates certifications combine comprehensive education, expert guidance, and tools to launch a successful career.

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Yoga Poses

12 Yin Yoga YouTube Poses: Tutorials to Get Started

There is nothing like good yoga instruction. After reviewing the analytics of the Asana at Home YouTube Channel, I am sharing our top 12 Yin Yoga Tutorial Videos to help you get started or add to your established practice. This post has Videos of the Dragon Pose, Nerve Flossing, a Yin Yoga Version of the Sun Salutation, a Dangling Pose, and a Dorsiflexion stretch. Followed by two versions of the Shoelace Pose, Reclining Saddle pose, Balancing Cat, Side Bananasana, Reclining Butterfly Pose, and finally, an Eye of the Needle and Swan pose combination.

So get out your mat, set up

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Yoga Instructor Blog

Yoga Terms: A Comprehensive Sanskrit to English Translation

When I started Yoga 20 years ago, I was curious about how some yoga teachers would use this unusual language in class. I learned that this unusual language was called Sanskrit. Initially, I found Sanskrit kind of “cute,” but it wasn’t for me to learn or attempt to use. However, as time passed and I got deeper into the Yoga Practice, my appreciation and translation of Sanskrit yoga terms to english grew.

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Beginner Yoga Blog

Yoga Mat Size Chart: A Guide to Your Perfect Mat

I created this guide to help you navigate the intricate details of the yoga mat size chart, unveiling the nuances of length, width, and thickness suitable for your practice style and body type. I want to aid you in decoding this chart, leading you to a mat that supports your every pose and breath and enhances your overall yoga experience.

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Yoga Wellness Retreats and Festivals

International Day of Yoga 2025: Celebrate the Practice

The International Day of Yoga (IDY) is a globally celebrated event dedicated to the practice and benefits of yoga. Observed annually on June 21, this day emphasizes the importance of yoga in promoting holistic health and well-being. Recognized by the United Nations, IDY encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to incorporate yoga into their lives, fostering physical, mental, and spiritual growth. The celebration of IDY highlights yoga’s universal appeal and its ability to unite individuals worldwide in a shared pursuit of health and peace.

This Year’s International Day of Yoga is on June 21, 2025, and its theme is to

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Yoga Wellness Retreats and Festivals

Yoga Festivals and Conferences 2025 – The Ultimate Global Guide

Now that it’s getting close to the end of January 2025, I went through listings with missing 2025 dates to update this Yoga Festivals and Conferences list. This list covers Yoga Festivals and Conferences in the USA, Canada, the Americas, the UK, the EU, Australia, NZ, India, Asia, and South Africa.

If you want your festival added to the list, your event has changed, or I made a typo, scroll down to the bottom for details on contacting us.

Last Update: January 24, 2025: I’ve updated festivals that have posted 2025 dates. Some Festivals still do not have 2025 dates and

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Yoga Poses

Wall Yin Yoga: Deep Relaxation with Wall Support

Wall Yin Yoga is a deeply restorative practice that uses the wall to support the body while you lay on the floor with your legs extended up the wall. This variation of Yin Yoga allows for long, passive stretches that release tension and promote relaxation. In this practice, the wall acts as a supportive prop, helping to deepen stretches while you remain in a reclined position.

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