by Ingrid Yang | Mar 19, 2024 | Longevity, Press, Yoga
Yooga’s warrior pose (virabhadrasana in Sanskrit) stands as a symbol of strength and endurance, embodying the qualities of the fierce warrior Virabhadra from Hindu mythology. This formidable asana, in its three forms, is an expression of physical prowess and a...
by Ingrid Yang | Mar 8, 2024 | Press, Wellness
Crow pose in yoga, known in Sanskrit as bakasana, is a hard-to-nail arm balance that’s on many yogis’ bucket lists. Those who’ve mastered it swear that it’s all about perfecting your form, but for many of us, the pose often serves as a call to...
by Ingrid Yang | Mar 5, 2024 | Press, Travel
During my first yoga teacher training in the 1990s, we were introduced to the yoga kriyas and had the opportunity to explore them briefly. However, given the format of a 200-hour training, we only had limited time to delve into the practices. The fleeting introduction...
by Ingrid Yang | Feb 27, 2024 | Press, Wellness
Bridge pose in yoga, also known by its Sanskrit name setu bandha sarvangasana, is a staple in most asana practices, accessible to beginners yet still challenging for advanced practitioners; it’s not only great for core strengthening, but it also offers notable...
by Ingrid Yang | Feb 12, 2024 | Press, Wellness
Inversions in yoga are like the salt of a dish: A small pinch can transform the whole experience. While you may assume that inversions have to be complex or intense, such poses go beyond Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) or Supported Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana),...
