4 Things to Know Before You Learn Yoga

Yoga has been around for a very long time, and though the Western world’s experience of yoga is largely limited to hatha yoga, there are so many other aspects that are significant parts of yogic practices. Understanding how the yogic system views the human body can add an extra dimension of experience for a yoga practitioner and help them better appreciate the processes they are going through.

The Chakras

According to the yogic system, the energy system within the human body contains 7 fundamental chakras, which are points where the pathways or channels of energy meet. These 7 chakras are named …read more