BY: NADIA ZAIDI Have you tried the new yoga challenge? People all over the Internet have been attempting difficult yoga poses in a pair of leggings, either on their own or with a friend or partner. I have chosen to…
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Yoga poses for beginners
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I can barely stand on one leg without toppling over, let alone master those complex yoga poses – or so I thought. Through my research on yoga, and some of my not-so-graceful attempts at it, I’ve learned a…
Yoga books you should be reading
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Yoga is one of the most promising approaches to relaxation, stress reduction, and physical and spiritual betterment. Its holistic approach has popularized it in the western world. Despite its emergence, misconceptions regarding yoga’s perceived mysticism remain. Some…
Naked and asleep: why sleeping nude is best
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Let it hang between the sheets. In fact, why cover at all? A recent study shows that uninhibited (that’s one way of putting it) sleepers enjoy more perks of life. In fact, they’re also wealthier than pyjama-wearing snobs.…
10 yoga quotes that will motivate you
Anyone who does yoga will tell you that it’s more than just difficult poses and positive affirmations; it’s not about incense and frills. Yoga is a lifestyle and approach to positivity which seeks to enlighten the spirit and attune body…
Yoga apps that will help you stay on track
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Our phones are like compasses that navigate us through life. Most of us use them as personal agendas, scheduling everything from work meetings to workout sessions – including yoga. The convenience and frugality that many apps for…
Yoga benefits: how different poses impact your body
I don’t believe in writing about things that I’m not passionate about for the sake of selling interest. I like to think that integrity governs my work — as it should in any profession. Truthfully, yoga was just one of…
Yoga retreats and where to find them
Yoga is like art for the soul. Its ample benefits drive people across the world in search of destinations where they can retreat to heightened self-awareness and ultimate spiritual enlightenment. With the world at your feet, where does one begin?…
10 yoga quotes that will inspire you
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Yoga is one of the most powerful method of relaxation, mental health, and physical strengthening. It puts you in touch with your inner self and keeps you in the present moment. At its very core is mindfulness…
Yoga and its benefits
I’m beginning to seriously wonder why I don’t do yoga. There are countless healing mental and physical benefits. I have friends and family who boast about its life altering qualities, and it’s something I can do in the comforts of…
Yoga for weight loss: Lose weight with these yoga poses
BY: NADIA ZAIDI I can’t – okay, I refuse – to work out. There. I said it. And you know what? It’s liberating. While we’re in the spirit of honesty, let’s be blatantly real. If we all had discipline, a…
Yoga exercises you can do anywhere
It’s no secret that our yoga mats aren’t attached to our hips. But they don’t have to be. Yoga is one of the most flexible practices out there. All you need is your body and an open mind. Here are…
Yoga Asanas: 10 popular yoga poses
Did you know that most of us are detached from our bodies? Take a second to think about that. It sounds ironic, doesn’t it? If our body and mind are separate entities, we’d be – well – six-feet under. But…
Instructional yoga videos: A guide to getting your yoga on
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Inhale. Hold that pose. Exhale. Now release. You might hear something like this when you attend a communal yoga session. But what if you don’t like the idea of clustered mats and steamy air-filled classes? More importantly,…
Ashtanga Yoga: What is it?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Ashtanga yoga quite literally brings the heat from your head to your feet. Yes, it’s not any ordinary lazy man’s form of stress reduction and postural Zen. If you’re looking for a challenge, it’ll give you one.…
What is yoga and why do people do it?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI From acai berries to green juice, health fads are as transient as fashion on the runway. Yoga may be a bandwagon trend, but its wholesome benefits have emerged it as a lifestyle, not a momentary craze. In…
Hatha Yoga: What is it?
BY: NADIA ZAIDI Our mannerisms, which range from the way we sit, place our hands, or move, convey a great deal about us. These gesticulations are generally subconscious. But did you know that they might kindle deeper mental and physical…
I got high-school high at a “ganja yoga” class in Toronto
BY: REGAN MCNEILL Photos © Eric Zdancewicz / The Plaid Zebra Ganja yoga. You may have heard of it before or you may be wondering what the heck I am talking about. It’s pretty simple to understand, it is a…
You can now do downward dog while chilling with sheltered cats at this yoga studio
In a room full of bright and colourful mats, women stretch out, arching their backs and practicing deep breathing techniques. Among them is Breezy. She stretches and poses with the other women in the room, focusing on relaxation. Only difference—she’s…