New research indicates that yoga can increase the thickness of the cortex – the brain’s language and memory control centre. A recent study from Brazil has revealed evidence that regular yoga practice can help ‘train’ the brain. “In the same way as muscles, the brain develops through training”, says Elisa Kozasa of Hospital Israelita Albert […]
After practicing a strenuous activity such as yoga, it’s possible that some of your muscle or tendon fibers tear slightly or become injured. This can sometimes go unnoticed, but if you regularly practice a posture incorrectly or, even worse, you don’t replenish your body to repair itself, your body is more susceptible to greater injuries. The foods you
Yoga means to unite or yoke together and that’s what the last chakra is all about: unity. Overview of Sahasrara The violet chakra is called Sahasrara which means ‘a thousand petals.’ It is positioned just above the crown, or top of the head and governs our ability to experience the super-consciousness. Just as the root
