Isn’t music always about the way you feel or the way it makes you feel? About its ability to transport you to a different place and time? It is this…
Yogic Living Through the Currents of life – Story of a Yogi
I grew up an angry child in Chicago, one of four, the second born and often referred to as the wild child. My father would often say “I never let…
Yoga For Surfers Beginner’s Guide
Yoga and surfing are just as much a pair as peanut butter and jelly. Not only do both work your body physically and mentally, but also spiritually. This is why…
Movement, Stillness and Bliss – Story of a Yogi
I love dancing. I had started dancing in late 1990s, Hip Hop and Breakdance being my preferred genre. These styles are known for their remarkable discipline and culture that has…
7 Yoga Poses for Football Players
With 2018 FIFA World Cup taking over our lives, are you feeling the football fever yet? The field is all set for 32 teams to battle in Russia from 14th…
11 Yoga Poses for Beginners
Planning to start Yoga? Do you know which style of yoga is good for you? Where and how should you get started? Heard of asana names like Tree Pose? Downward-facing…
En Route to ZION -Story of a Yogi
As cliché as it may sound, I believe that everything in our life happens for a reason. This thought resonates strongly through my life – be it a negative or…
Does Nightly Meditation Help You Sleep?
Getting a full night of sleep may be the best single thing you can do for yourself to live a happy, healthy life. However, more than 35 percent of Americans…
Growing Up With Yoga – Story of a Yogi
I grew up in a joint family in South India. Have you ever wondered how it is like to be surrounded by aunts, uncles and grandparents preaching and observing different…
The Practice of Yoga While Fasting
Ramadan is just around the corner and I, like many others, have started planning ahead to be able to keep up my physical yoga practice while fasting for several hours…
Allowing the Slow Transformation – Story of a Yogi
I had first discovered Yoga when I was 17 in the Green Fields at Glastonbury Festival, UK. The Green Fields was a perfect setup for people to come together, discuss,…
Here is What to Do for a Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body
Having a healthy mind and body is very important if you want to live an active and fulfilling life. Without a healthy mind and body, you will not be able…
From Feeling Jaded to Feeling Alive – Story of a Yogi
My journey with yoga began four years back. I wasn’t sick or depressed. In fact I was healthy and quite happy with myself and everything around me. Or perhaps I…
3 Main Yoga Accessories For Yoga Practice
How many times have you discarded the thought of using a yoga prop or accessory because you think it is cheating? A shortcut? The use of props and its effectiveness…
Benefits Of Yoga Before Bedtime
Don’t we all want a good night’s sleep? Lack of sleep can affect your overall health and wellbeing, increase your risk of heart diseases, make you more prone to obesity…
Yoga Is Me Now – Story Of A Yogi
Back in 2002 my life was all about busy schedules, deadlines, grooming, and a lot of travel! I was flying for an airline and whenever I could find some time…
All About The Seven Chakras
In this article lets take a look at the seven chakras. The Sanskrit word ‘chakra’ literally means ‘wheel’ or ‘circle’. In yogic philosophy, they are represented as energy vortex or seats of…
Uncover Your True Calling – Story of a Yogi
We, Sharanya Karthik and Karthik Bharadwaj, founders of Revive Yoga, Bangalore, feel confident that our journey follows a path that was meant to be. Fortunately we were not bogged down…
10 Yoga Asanas To De-Stress For Women Over 40
Cleanliness, work-deadlines, kids, family household chores, money, salary, grocery, beauty, the endless worries of being a woman can take a toll on women’s physical and mental health. These life stressors…
9 Ways Yoga Blocks Can Aid Your Practice
Have you tried using yoga props like blocks, belts or bolsters for your yoga practice? Props are usually associated with styles like Iyengar, Restorative or Yin Yoga, but they can…
From Deadlines to a Lifeline – Story of a Yogi
15 years ago I was struggling to meet deadlines as a Copywriter. I was working really long hours, way past 5 pm, and still couldn’t get myself to complete the…
How A Travel Mat Helps To Keep Up With Your Yoga Practice
Traveling can be absolutely fun and rejuvenating, and at the same time packing and unpacking can be taxing! It can throw your daily routine off track; your diet, sleeping pattern…
From Feeling Lost To Finding Myself – Story Of A Yogi
I was first introduced to yoga 5 years ago in a contemporary yoga studio in Melbourne, where we practiced a westernised style of power yoga. I took it up as…
18 Eco-friendly Gift Ideas for Yogis
We wish that the new year gives you a 101 reasons to celebrate with your loved ones. Be it birthdays, anniversaries, new job or promotions, housewarming or the festive season…
The Great Escapism – Story of a Yogi
I am currently in Mysore, India, pursuing my fourth Yoga Teacher Training Course; however, there was a time when yoga was not a part of my life. I am still…
11 Best Books on Yoga for Yoga Lovers
“Yoga is 99% Practice & 1% theory.” If you have been teaching or practicing yoga for a while, you are certainly familiar with this quote by Sri K Pattabhi…
Smile Please :) – Story of A Yogi
I was working as a stock-trader until January 2017 when I decided to call it quits. I was trading stock on Israel and US markets. I didn’t really have any…
Remembering Who Am I – Story of a Yogi
When yoga found me, in early November 2009 (it feels like decades ago,) I was lost. Life had broken me. I had been living on my own for years, sucked…
Why Should You Start Doing Yoga in 2018 – The Complete Guide
Here are our top reasons why you should start practising yoga this New Year! 1.Live in the present moment Be. Present. Now. This should be your mantra for the…
Surya Namaskar (Complete Guide + Step-By-Step Instructions)
Surya Namaskar – Surya Namaskar means sun salutation. It is a popular sequence of yoga asanas done with breath awareness. It is a complete sadhna or yoga practice…