Discover tranquility and wellness through our diverse yoga practices. From calming flows to energizing poses, explore a holistic approach to mind and body harmony in our yoga category.
Cupping therapy is a traditional complementary health practice in which cups are placed on the skin and suction is created inside them. The negative pressure pulls the skin and superficial tissues upward into the cup. Cupping has been used in several traditional medical systems, including practices originating in China and the Middle East. Modern cupping …
Dharmachakra Mudra is a traditional symbolic hand gesture associated particularly with Buddhist teachings and representations of the Buddha. The Sanskrit term Dharmachakra is commonly translated as the “Wheel of Dharma” or “Wheel of Teaching.” The gesture symbolizes the setting of the Dharma into motion and is strongly associated with teaching, wisdom, spiritual understanding and the …
Garbha Pindasana, also known as the Embryo Pose, is an advanced seated yoga posture traditionally practiced within the Ashtanga Yoga system. The Sanskrit name is commonly translated as embryo in the womb, reflecting the compact shape formed by the body. The pose is usually performed from Padmasana (Lotus Pose). The practitioner brings the arms through …
Bug Yoga is a playful form of yoga that uses insects and small creatures as inspiration for movement, imagination and storytelling. It is particularly popular in children’s yoga, classroom movement activities and family yoga, where poses may imitate butterflies, spiders, snails, bees and other insects. Unlike established yoga traditions such as Hatha or Ashtanga, Bug …
Standing Pigeon Pose is a one-legged balance in which one leg acts as the support while the other leg is externally rotated and crossed over it. A typical version looks like this: The posture is sometimes taught as a standing variation of Figure Four Pose or Standing Figure Four. It shares some of the hip-positioning …
Surabhi Mudra is a traditional yogic hand gesture often described as the “wish-fulfilling mudra” or a gesture associated with abundance, balance, and inner awareness. It is a relatively complex hand position because the fingers of both hands interlock or connect in a specific pattern while the thumbs remain separated. Traditional yoga sources associate the practice …
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