Gloria Peterson 
Crow Pose, known in Sanskrit as Kakasana or Bakasana, holds an important place in yoga practice as a gateway into arm balances. It is often the first posture where practitioners truly learn to trust both their body and their focus. Balancing on the hands while lifting the body off the ground builds a mix of … Read more
Hips often carry both physical and emotional burdens. Hours of sitting at a desk, holding in past traumas, or resisting stress can cause stiffness that goes far beyond muscle tightness. When energy is blocked in the hips, it may lead to poor posture, discomfort, or even emotional heaviness. Hip-opening yoga poses offer more than just … Read more
Most people know the feeling of finishing a meal and then dealing with an uncomfortable heaviness in the stomach. Bloating can leave you sluggish, gassy, and restless. While diet plays a big role, the body’s ability to process food smoothly is also linked to movement, circulation, and nervous system balance. This is where yoga stands … Read more
The lymphatic system is one of the most important yet often overlooked parts of our body. Unlike blood circulation, which has the heart to pump it around, lymph relies on muscle movement, breath, and posture to flow. When lymph stagnates, it can lead to swelling, puffiness, fatigue, and even weakened immunity. This is where lymphatic … Read more
Facial exercises, often called face yoga, have become one of the simplest yet surprisingly effective ways to tone the face and restore a youthful look without invasive treatments. The idea is simple: just like the muscles in your body respond to training, the 40+ muscles in your face also benefit from gentle strengthening and stretching. … Read more
Chakras in yoga are viewed as centers of energy aligned along the spine, influencing physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Yoga offers a practical method to align and balance these centers by combining mindful postures, controlled breathing, and visualization. Today, we will talk about the most important chakras activated through practicing yoga. 1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana) … Read more
Yoga blocks have become an essential tool for practitioners at all levels. These simple props provide support, extend reach, and add resistance, making them valuable for building strength, increasing flexibility, and maintaining proper form. Far from being reserved for beginners, they serve as companions throughout all stages of practice. Without further ado, let us begin. … Read more
Menstrual cramps – medically known as dysmenorrhea – are among the most common gynecological complaints. Studies suggest that up to 84% of women experience menstrual pain at some point, and for about 1 in 4, the pain is severe enough to interfere with daily life. The usual solution is over-the-counter medication like ibuprofen, but research … Read more
Yes, controlled breathing through pranayama is one of the few evidence-based practices that shows immediate effects on anxiety. Unlike meditation or lifestyle changes that require weeks to months for noticeable improvement, breathwork can calm your nervous system in a matter of minutes. Clinical studies confirm that pranayama reduces cortisol (the stress hormone), slows heart rate, … Read more
If you’ve ever stepped onto your mat eager to move, only to feel a sharp twinge in your wrists during the first Downward Dog, you know how quickly excitement can fade. For many beginners, wrist discomfort pops up early in their practice. It’s not surprising – in yoga, wrists often bear more load than they’re … Read more