Journal
The Journal
Articles on asanas, pranayama, meditation, diet and holistic wellbeing.
AsanasPaschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend): Stretch the Whole Back Body
Sit, fold, and breathe into the spine. This intense forward bend lengthens the hamstrings and quiets the mind — when you stop pulling.
AsanasArdha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist): Wring Out the Spine
A seated twist that increases spinal mobility, massages the belly and teaches you to lengthen before you turn.
AsanasGomukhasana (Cow Face Pose): Open Shoulders, Stacked Hips
Knees stack, arms clasp behind the back — a deep opener for tight shoulders, triceps and outer hips.
AsanasBhujangasana (Cobra Pose): A Gentle Backbend to Wake the Spine
Lift the chest like a cobra from the navel. This prone backbend strengthens the back, opens the lungs and counters long hours of sitting.
AsanasDhanurasana (Bow Pose): Bend Like a Bow, Breathe Like a Wave
Catch the ankles and lift. This full-body backbend opens the chest, strengthens the back and massages the belly.
AsanasShalabhasana (Locust Pose): Strength for a Tired Lower Back
Lift the legs and chest from the belly. A small-looking pose that quietly builds the entire back chain.
AsanasMakarasana (Crocodile Pose): Rest That Heals the Back
A prone rest pose used after backbends. The belly breathes into the floor and the lower back unclenches.
AsanasSetu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose): A Gentle Arch for Chest and Spine
Lift the pelvis into a bridge. This accessible backbend opens the chest, strengthens the legs and soothes the nervous system.
AsanasMatsyasana (Fish Pose): Open the Throat, Expand the Breath
A chest-opening backbend often used as the counterpose to Shoulderstand. The throat, lungs and heart get space.
AsanasHalasana (Plough Pose): Fold Over, Quiet the Mind
An inversion that takes the feet over the head to the floor. It stretches the spine and is traditionally practised after Shoulderstand.
AsanasSarvangasana (Shoulder Stand): The Queen of Asanas
An inversion on the shoulders that bathes the brain in fresh blood, soothes the nerves and is traditionally said to benefit the thyroid.
AsanasShavasana (Corpse Pose): The Art of Complete Stillness
The most important asana of the practice — lying still until the body forgets itself and the mind quiets.