AYM Yoga School

The physical practice of yoga is just one aspect of yoga. If you are new to yoga, a good thing to remember is that it's a spiritual practice. It has no religious affiliation. There are various kinds of yoga.

If you have been going to yoga on a regular basis, you may be familiar with the block, bolster, blankets, straps and other props available in a yoga studio.

From Tadasana (Mountain pose), step your feet 3 1/2 to 4 feet apart with an exhalation. Raise your arms parallel to the floor and stretch them out to the sides. Here, the shoulder blades should be wide, palms facing down.

The digestive system is responsible for processing food. The two categories that make up the digestive system is: 1. The organs that directly aid digestion (mechanical) and absorption 2. Organs that indirectly aid in chemical digestion and absorption.

We have all had various teachers in our lifetime. From preschool to university, most of our precious time is spent self-learning or learning from someone.

There are so many different types of yoga popping up around the world. The simplest explanation for this is demand and supply. As thousands are coming to realize the benefits of yoga, new studios are starting to cater to their needs.

Health is not just strong muscles or impressive stamina. "Health is not a mere absence of disease. It is a dynamic expression of life – in terms of how joyful, loving and enthusiastic you are" - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

There are so many yoga studios popping up around the world. At first, you may have said, "it's just a fad". But, the millions of practitioners might be on to something. There are many external and internal benefits to yoga.

Anxiety, stress and insomnia are not the kind of friends you would want to have. Studies show that anxiety and stress can cause insomnia (and vice versa).

If you have never walked in to a yoga class, you may wonder why people do yoga. From a distance, it may even seem a bit silly to do what may seem like stretches for an hour.