The kimono is an iconic Japanese garment known all over the world. A symbol of refinement, luxury and delicacy, it was originally an underwear, before emancipating itself and investing the most lavish events. The kimono is one of the few clothes to have passed through the centuries, to reach us in its intact form and …
Lying in bed, staring at the alarm clock, you watch for the minutes, your eyes reddened by fatigue. Night after night, insomnia can ruin your life. What if you left sleeping pills in favor of much more natural and healthy solutions? Some well-targeted yoga poses would indeed be conducive to relaxation and promote sleep. What …
Praised by some at the end of a session, hated by others who feel that it wastes them precious time … Savasana is a bit of a double-edged sword. And yet! Did you know that this asana was perhaps the most important of all? As Grand Master Iyengar said, if you have very little time …
Regardless of its shape and skin color, the body of the Amazon is its Temple. Her legs are as strong as the trunk of the tree in order to carry her and allow her to move forward, her belly and chest breathe to connect her to the Wind, her gaze is turned to Heaven and …
It is at the heart of the practice of yoga, but it is also an essential part of our lives and our vitality. Prana is an ally of postures but also a friend of a relaxed body and mind. What is prana and what are its origins? Where to find him? Prana in civilizations The …
Virabhadrasana I and II The postures of warriors are very important in yoga, these are key postures of dynamic practices like Ashtanga and Vinyasa. These are complete asanas that make the whole body work, strengthening and softening it at the same time. Here we will explain the precautions to be taken when dealing with these …
Sirsasana, the posture on the head, is considered the most beneficial of the asanas (postures) of yoga. It acts on the whole physical body and on the intellect, but also on breathing, the energy field and on global power. In this article, we will explore the different ways of approaching this posture, as well as …
The mandala is a powerful symbol and tool. If you have had the opportunity to observe or design one, you will surely have already felt its soothing power. This circular and colorful representation can be defined and interpreted in a thousand and one ways, just like yoga and its practice. which is often compared to …
The posture on the hands, or Adho Mukha Vrkasana is one of the most difficult and challenging of the practice of yoga. In Sanskrit, adho means “down,” mukha means “who faces,” and Vrkasana means “the posture of the tree.” Adho Mukha Vrkasana’s meaning is “the posture of the tree facing the bottom” is the posture …