“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.” – B.K.S. Iyengar So, What Is Yoga Asana? For many people, the word yoga conjures up images of graceful bodies flowing through postures—warrior poses, handstands, backbends. Asana is often the entry point, the thing that first draws people to yoga. But here’s the paradox: in the vast and ancient system of yoga, asana is only one small part. It is the third limb of Patanjali’s Eightfold Path—following the ethical...

There are some experiences that are difficult to explain until you've felt them for yourself. A walk in the woods after a difficult day. The feeling of being deeply listened to. The sense of calm that sometimes settles over us in the presence of someone kind and attentive. For many people, energy healing falls into this category. Some arrive curious but sceptical. Some are deeply, intuitively draw towards it. Others have experienced it before and know exactly why they keep returning. Many sit...

Types of Yoga: Which Practice Is Right for You?