‘Yoga’ is a word that can be used to describe a whole lotta different practices, and this can be pretty confusing sometimes. The Sanksrit word yoga comes from the word ‘yuj’, which means ‘union’. Every yoga practice is designed to ‘unite’ the individual…
What is a japa mala? a japa mala or mala is a set of beads commonly used by hindus and buddhists, usually made from 108 beads (109th bead being called the sumeru bead), though other numbers, usually divisible by 9, are…
Yoga straps benefits Yoga straps benefit an already calming form of exercise by adding to its effectiveness. your exercises session can have added value just by adding these straps alone. yoga straps come in all lengths and are usually made…
There is nothing that disturbs the calm and meditative benefits of yoga more than practicing on a smelly icky mat. This problem is easily solved by pretty much just wiping your mat down after a practice. To keep you mat in…
Yoga Chairs: The Ultimate Prop for All Yogis in South Africa. Chair Yoga Support Sa Yoga chairs were originally created for B.K.S. Iyengar yoga, but they’ve since become a beloved yoga prop used by practitioners here in South Africa. What…
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you”- Deepak Chopra You’ve seen more than a few yogis wandering around – looking all calm and serene – with a gorgeous beaded necklace draped around their neck, right? This…
What are meditation and yoga cushions and why can’t i just use an ordinary cushion for this purpose? meditation cushions are specialty items, not the kind of thing you can pick up at your local discount department store. this means…
How can using something as spiky as acupuncture mat help me unwind and relax? the pain relief from the use of acupuncture mat is as a result of the body’s reaction production of its natural pain killers (endorphins) due to…
What is rudraksha? The dried fruit of rudraksha tree is regarded as one of the most famous spiritual symbols of hinduism. in hindu mythology, it is believed that rudraksha is formed from the teardrops of lord shiva (supreme god of…
