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Yoga Instructor Blog

The Underground of Yoga​: A Personal Yoga Journey

I found some interesting shocks and knocks along the way. When you are vulnerable, you attract vultures looking for prey. The spiritual world is full of well-meaning manipulators. A single stay at an ashram in India can reveal a kaleidoscope of light and dark rays, reflected in pumping pop studios all over the West.

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pregnant woman doing child's pose (known as Balasana in sanskrit) with a bolster under her torso. This pose is like the action of a child.
Yoga Poses

Child’s Pose (Balasana): Benefits, Variations, and Practice Tips

Child’s Pose, known as Balasana in Sanskrit, is a gentle, restorative yoga posture that practitioners from Ashtanga to Yin Yoga at every skill level appreciate. This simple yet powerful Pose helps calm the mind, relieve stress, and gently stretch the body, making it an essential part of any yoga routine. This article explores the what, how, benefits and variations of the much loved Child’s Pose.

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Melanie de Villiers sitting crossed leg doing yin yoga on a beach
Yoga Instructor Blog

How Yin Yoga Helped Me Find Wholeness Again

Last year, over Easter, my world shattered. Depleted, I locked myself inside my yoga studio in solitude. Rain poured outside, and my crying body curled into Yin postures. I was lost. Everything I believed in had collapsed. It felt like a mid-life crisis—but instead of divorcing my husband, I broke up with the yoga style I’d been married to my entire life.

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Chakra Blog

The 7 Chakras and Their Meaning – Beginner’s Guide

Many of us understand the Chakras as energy centers in the human body playing a vital role in our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. But you may be asking, what do the 7 chakras really mean? Where are they located and what about the chakra colors? And can this be shown on a 7 chakras chart?

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Women practicing yoga squat on a beach of a lake. awareness of sacral chakra awakening symptoms
Chakra Blog

Sacral Chakra Awakening Symptoms and Healing Svadhisthana​

The sacral chakra, also known as the sex chakra or svadhisthana chakra, is the second of the seven main chakras in the human body. Its location is in the lower abdomen, just below the belly button (in the reproductive organs / pubic bone area). It governs our physical and creative energy, sexual energy, and creative expression. The sacral chakra is associated with the element of water and the color orange, and it is the dwelling place of the self.

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Yoga Wellness Retreats and Festivals

Yoga Festivals and Conferences 2025 – The Ultimate Global Guide

Last Update April 7, 2025: I went through the Yoga Festivals and Conferences listings with missing 2025 dates, and now I have them all. I removed some conferences and festivals because their websites haven’t been updated or no longer exist. This list covers Yoga Festivals and Conferences in the USA, Canada, the Americas, the UK, the EU, Australia, New Zealand, India, Asia, and South Africa.

The organizer of the Rise Yoga and Wellness festival contacted me, so we now have a new festival on the list.

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two female friends sitting in Malasana also called yoga squat pose. Demonstrating that all bodies are different and the post will look different for everyone. Everyone gets the Yoga Squat pose benefits
Yoga Poses

Yoga Squat Pose Benefits and How to Do Malasana

Incorporating yoga into your daily routine is a great way to improve your overall health and well-being. The Yoga Squat Pose (Sanskrit name Malasana), also known as the Garland Pose or Yogi Squat, is one of the many yoga asanas that offer a wide range of physical and mental benefits.

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Chakra Symbols, Heart Chakra - ANAHATA - Acceptance, Love, Compassion, Sincerity - "I LOVE" Green color. the 4th of 7 chakras. associated with melting heart pose in yin yoga
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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Bernie Clark demonstrating a swan pose in yin Yoga
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 Instructor Blog

What Yoga Studios Need in 2025: 40 Fresh Ideas

Whether you’re a studio owner looking for fresh ideas or a yogi who wants a longer nap in Savasana, this list is for you. Let’s dream big and make 2025 the best year for Yoga yet—because the Asana at Home crew has spoken, and we’re ready for a refresh.

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