July 27, 2017
Dive Deeper on Gaia
Explore articles that will expand your worldview and amplify the power of our collective consciousness. Welcome to our tribe of inquisitive minds.
Kim McNeil B.Sc. CYI
Take a Load Off, Or Should You?July 13, 2011
It's not unusual to have a love/hate relationship with weight-bearing exercise. Learn...
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Virabhadrasana II: Warrior II PoseJune 28, 2011
Warrior two pose presents so many opportunities for any practitioner to make adjustments....
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Anatomy of a Pose: Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Lateral Angle Pose)June 13, 2011
In cultivating a mindful practice, it never hurts to dig into its anatomy, intention and...
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Positioning Virabhadrasana I: Warrior I PoseMay 31, 2011
The various rotations in any warrior posture present plenty for mind and body to wrestle...
Vijai Sharma, PhD
Sun Salutations with Chakras ActivationMay 23, 2011
Pick up as much or as little of this practice as you need to enjoy the benefits of...
Kim McNeil B.Sc. CYI
Under Pressure: Poor posture puts more pressure on your spineMay 16, 2011
Discover what poor posture means to the ongoing health of your back and how yoga can help....
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Anatomy of a Pose: Janu SirsasanaMay 9, 2011
Asymmetrical stretches confound many a practitioner, but this handy guide breaks down...
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Breaking Down Pasasana: Noose PoseApril 27, 2011
Calling it noose pose doesn't make it sound super appealing, but to know this pose is to...
Kim McNeil B.Sc. CYI
One reason you may suffer from headaches: Forward Head SyndromeApril 27, 2011
Your head is heavy, and the slightest change or misalignment in how you hold it up can...
Ulyana Michailov ND
Natural Skin Detox: Clear acne prone skinApril 1, 2011
Believe it or not, acne is not out of your control. Introduce a little bit of this into...
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Parsvottanasana: Intense Side-Stretch PoseMarch 31, 2011
Named intense side-stretch pose for a reason, the key to parsvottanasana lies in...
Melanie DesChatelets, BSc(h), ND
What are toxins and what does “Detox” really mean? March 27, 2011
Many diets have classified themselves as ‘detox’ diets. Such big differences between...
Ulyana Michailov ND
10 Foods For Vibrant SkinMarch 13, 2011
Your skin holds everything together for you every day. The least you can do is fuel it...
Ulyana Michailov ND
A Yogi’s Breakfast: Start Your Day with VitalityMarch 11, 2011
As a yoga practitioner, you'll see your practice improve when you start the day by...
Ray Long, MD, FRCSC
Adho Mukha Svanasana: Downward Facing Dog Pose ExplorationMarch 3, 2011
The modern, first-world body loves downward-facing dog, and with a few simple adjustments,...
Bernie Clark
The Yin Side of Breathing: Benefits of YogaDecember 27, 2010
You've seen yin yoga on the schedule, but you don't need to go to a yin class to...
Gaia Staff
Satya - Finding Truth in Your Yoga PracticeNovember 26, 2010
Your asana practice supports growth across the board, so if you haven't explored satya on...
Gaia Staff
Yoga Exercises - Defining Asanas (Yoga Poses)November 26, 2010
Yoga poses are, in essence, Yoga exercises creating strength and endurance, improving...