Yoga

Practicing Pranayama means controlling the movement of the breath — the inhalation, exhalation, and pausing or holding of the breath. In Sanskrit, “Prana” means vital energy, while “Yama” means to extend; we…

The History of Asana Asana is the third limb of the eightfold path of Ashtanga and the practice most people think of when they hear the word “yoga.” Only a tiny part…

Niyamas (Internal Observances)  The eight-limbs of yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.” The sutras is a philosophical text that instructs readers on living a meaningful life. This yogic vision is…

The Yamas — moral principles  The Yamas are the first limb in the eight-fold path of yoga, a holistic view of what it means to be a true “yogi.” Simply performing some…

The 8 Limbs of Yoga come from “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali,” a philosophical text that teaches us how to live a meaningful life through a yogic vision called “Ashtanga.” Ashtanga, which…

*This post was originally authored by Spencer Dunlap, former surf instructor at Bodhi Surf + Yoga As a former college athlete, lifeguard, and surf coach, I’m all too familiar with the many…

For those of you who want to start yoga but don’t know where to begin, Sun Salutations are the best answer. Sun Salutations, also known as Surya Namaskar, is a beginner-friendly sequence…

Yoga is one of the few types of exercise that actually helps improve balance. It combines physical postures and mental focus to maintain an even weight distribution, keeping ourselves upright and steady….

The spine is the backbone of our body, both literally and figuratively. It supports our posture, protects the nervous system, and enables daily movements. A flexible spine allows you to move more…

Yoga is a comprehensive physical and spiritual practice that combines body postures, deep breathing, and meditation to promote well-being. When practiced in the morning, yoga has the power to awaken the body,…