Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means a wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, chakras can simply be defined as the concentrated energy centers of the body. They have the earnest responsibility of taking in, incorporating, and emanating energy to keep us functioning at optimal levels. Chakras provide energy that cannot be seen by the human eye but
Yoga is simply a physical and mental fitness system practiced for thousands of decades. It was first originated in India but now increasingly throughout the globe. In the modern world, Yogis are known as calm, fit, bendy, enlightened figures with desirable physical and mental stability. This can be a far journey away from the distractions, stresses, and limitations of your
Yoga is one of the finest practices to keep your physical health in check while also calming your mind and helping you to get stronger. It is intended to be a meditative, calm & relaxing form of exercise. Yet, dressing for yoga can be intimidating for beginners. One of the most commonly asked questions we receive from people is “Okay,
One of the concerns many beginner yoga practitioners have is what to wear in during a yoga session. To make it simple, yoga is a welcoming place for everyone to relax. The idea is stress-relief and not put extra stress on what to wear. Still, if you are feeling self-conscious or just don’t know what to wear, you are not
This 20-minute gentle sequence, called “My Body Don’t Bend That Way,” was designed by yoga therapist Marsha Banks-Harold to help every body feel comfortable in yoga poses, so that everyone can unlock the benefits of the practice: freedom of movement, stress release, and a sense of groundedness and liberation. This sequence is great for beginners, or anyone who wants to
Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, there are some yoga poses that are essential to have in your repertoire. There are over 300 yoga practice postures and each has its unique perks. So narrowing it down is no easy task. But here are the most important 5 yoga postures you should practice every day.
The recent pandemic has changed our style of life in a very unprecedented way. It seems that no single aspect of our lives hasn’t been touched by it. You might be adjusting to a work-from-home routine but are you staying fit? Or are you navigating remote learning for the first time? Or you might be sick or taking care of
We’re honored to be featured on Anthony Iglesias’ site featuring 50 blacked owned studios and yogis across the United States. Virginia Marsha D. Banks-Harold (@piesfitnessyoga) is the owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio in Alexandria, Virginia. She is an intuitive healer called to empower clients to fortify one’s strength of awesomeness, to learn to rely on one’s authentic self, and
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People often suffer from depression, anxiety, and many health-related problems. If these types of problems continue for a long time then people start suffering mentally. Mental sufferings can be tackled by performing yoga. Yoga is a physical exercise that helps with depression and other health issues. It involves different body poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. There are several ways yoga
