Yin yoga is rapidly growing in popularity because it’s an ideal antidote to our fast paced, busy world. Yin is the perfect balance to fast paced styles of yoga such as Ashtanga or Vinyasa, which utilize “yang” energy with quick paced, intense, heat generating movements. Yin yoga utilizes Yin energy to introduce slowness, stillness, softness…
The rise of Online Yoga Teacher Training In recent years, the world of yoga has undergone a significant transformation, with a growing number of people embracing the practice for personal well-being and as a rewarding career path. If you’ve ever dreamed of sharing your passion for yoga and guiding others on their journey to physical…
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that aims to bring harmony between the body and mind. Today, yoga is practised by millions of people all over the world, and has become a popular way to reduce stress, increase flexibility, and improve overall health and…
The countdown is on! One month until our 8-day Asana immersion on the stunning island of Paros, Greece starts with Lalit. Would you like to develop your practise under the guidance of a highly experienced teacher with over 25 years of expertise? Join us this June for an 8-day Residential Asana Immersion curated by our school founder Lalit…
Yoga is more than just a physical practice. It is a philosophy that encompasses all aspects of life. The ancient sage Patanjali laid out the eight limbs of yoga, which are a guide to living a meaningful and fulfilling life. In this article, we will explore the eight limbs of yoga, the philosophy behind them,…
So, you have decided to take the journey of a lifetime- to the magical home of yoga, India, and towards your new career as a yoga teacher- congratulations! These are exciting times but can be daunting if you have not yet traveled to India. In this article, we will discuss traveling to India for Yoga…
Is online Yoga Teacher Training right for you? Through the lens of over 14 years of experience training Yoga Teachers, we look at some of the pros and cons of becoming a Yoga Teacher online. The rise of Online Yoga Teacher Training Although online Yoga Teacher Training has been around for a while now, its…
Yoga as a journey of self-inquiry begins with intention. An integral part of yoga as transformation, as a method of creating conscious change, starts with self inquiry and setting an intention. In yoga, we are invited to look inside and to create a Sankalpa – the simplest translation is ‘conscious intention’ or maybe even ‘heart’s…
Seasons change…and what can those changes teach us? An invitation to listen to our bodies…and to respect our own rhythms. Seasons change To be honest, most of us at Himalaya Yoga Valley usually travel from summer to summer with a few transitional spring or autumn days to mark a change in location and latitude. We…
Nourishing Ayurvedic Practices for the 3 Doshas January is often a time when we make intentions and resolutions to create change in our lives. After the full energy of the holidays and New Year, it’s time to give our bodies – our digestion and our minds a little break. Often times we abandon New…
Ayurveda gives a strong foundation to our yogic well-being and through the lens of the three doshas gives us a map to navigate how we perceive and deal with stress in our lives. According to a 2018 study conducted by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK – the largest study to date on stress…
As life expectancy continues to increase, the quality of life sustained by an older population is receiving more attention. An important aspect of ageing is the decline in cognitive abilities, such as struggling with everyday tasks, memory loss, difficulty with words or numbers, or confusion in familiar environments. As these concerns become more apparent…
