by D'ana Baptiste | Aug 23, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Breathwork, whether in the form of pranayama or kriya, is the modification of vayu – air -– as it enters and exits the body. This modification acts as a vehicle to presence, both for the therapist and for the client. Therapists are therefore trained to notice and... 
by Renara Akhoundova Frizzell | Aug 15, 2022 | Call to Action, Music Mondays
What is my vision for HelloYogaWorld and our Calls to Action, which have now begun with the communal mission to reduce our waste and consumption? I want to see the return of biodiversity. I want all the animals, the birds, the bees, and the variety of insects to... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 11, 2022 | Yoga Basics
“What we call “I” is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale.”Shunryu Suzuki This quote, from the book Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, is one of the most influential quotes I’ve read. Buddhist texts used to be confusing... 
by Kelsie Leonhardt | Aug 10, 2022 | Neuroscience of Yoga
At first glance, yoga and neuroscience seem separate. In fact, they are intimately connected. Yoga is an ancient practice rooted in Indian philosophy that consists of eight limbs, made up of various meditations, breathing exercises, physical postures, moral... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 9, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
In almost every culture or spiritual tradition, we find a form of meditation. In every case, meditation is an essential tool for self-discovery, something vital to one’s understanding of the universe and our human place in the cosmos. The precise meaning of the... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 4, 2022 | Yoga Basics
Are you a beginner who wants to practice yoga but don’t know where to start? Are you short on time for going to a studio or a bit shy to show up? Today it’s possible – even easy – to start your yoga practice at home. While you can practice at home, my... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 2, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Implementing mindfulness in your daily life may be easier than you think. Meaningful changes occur in our brain’s chemistry with regular mind training. It’s proven that when we practice mindfulness daily for around 27 minutes, the gray matter density in our brain... 
by Tina Rose | Aug 1, 2022 | Call to Action
Part of the HelloYogaWorld mission is to regenerate MotherEarth. Once a month, a Call to Action game will be announced.These games call for small changes in daily behaviors that have a BIG impact on our carbon footprint. Participants will be gifted unique eSTAMPS –... 
by HelloYogaWorld | Jul 29, 2022 | News
NFTs are appearing everywhere, even in Yoga. A new startup HelloYogaWorld.com has created a Yoga World NFT Passport with beautiful art and incredible utility. Doing good for your body and your planet will now be extended to earning rewards. Yoga World NFT Passport... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Jul 28, 2022 | Yoga Basics
Yoga practices have become more popular during the last couple of years. Today, most people start their practice at home, through online videos or apps. Perhaps you began practicing yoga in this way, and now want to gain instruction from a teacher in real life,...