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Music is commonly used as a soundtrack for yoga classes. Whether it is East Indian classical, kirtan, ambient or rock and roll, many yoga teachers feel that music helps to bring their students to a y … read more

The word ‘yoga’ is derived from ‘yuj’, a Sanskrit verb that means ‘to unite’ (in fact, yoga shares an Indo-European root with the English verb ‘to yoke’). While the practice of yoga today is widely co … read more

Of all the yoga terms in general use, hatha yoga is one of the most confusing. It can mean different things to different people and, depending who you are talking to, is defined several different ways … read more

If there was a way to avoid painful, unpleasant future events, would you choose to do so? One of the most thought provoking aspects of yoga is the idea that we can prevent or lessen future pain and su … read more

We all have different needs at different times. They may be short term or long term needs, related to a hard day at work, an injury, illness or a phase of life. Fortunately, yoga is an adaptable appro … read more