Category Archives: Yoga

7 Myths of Yoga

Although many people have tried yoga at least once, its hard for people to get into it at the beginning. Usually it is because of lack of commitment, time or not finding the right studio or teacher.

However, more often than not, it actually is because of the many prejudices around yoga.

So, let’s debunk the following myths about yoga that may be keeping you off the mat.

Which Yoga Is Your Vibe?

Over the years, yoga has become more and more visible thanks to the media and social networks. Tabloids write about how celebrities are in and out of yoga studios, actors praise the importance of meditation and even some political commentators openly talk about the impact of yoga on their every day lives.

And if seeing the rich and famous indulging in the centuries-old practice wasn’t enough, friends and family are now often recommending watching yoga videos or subscribing to online yoga classes from yogis such as Yoga With Adrienne and Jessamyn Stanley.

Yes, yes – yoga is perhaps a trend in the West (but a classic in the East). Yet, the question is: where do you start and how do you find out which one is for you?

Ahimsa and the Power of Reading

Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word that stands for “absence of injury”, an ancient concept that appeared in the Vedas – one of the sacred Hindu stories that has strongly influenced the philosophical school of yoga. It is also a concept mostly known for being part of the first eight limbs of yoga, Yama, which is the limb which focuses on practices related to self-regulation.