Reading Time: 2 minutes Maybe you’ve heard of Ashwagandha before; perhaps it is a staple in your diet, or maybe, like a vast majority, you’re not even sure how to pronounce it. Ashwagandha and other adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms have gained attention in recent years, and for a good reason. Despite what the dust, potions, and tonics across your social media feed may …
Yoga Poses For Good Posture
Reading Time: 3 minutes How to Support your Joints through Yoga and Supplements As a former dancer, I was trained on the importance of having good posture. An elongated stance was imperative for proper appearance. Good posture is important for more than the stage, though. Regular slouching can contribute to joint and muscle pain, spinal abnormalities like scoliosis, and can even impact our digestive …
Sahara Rose – Enhancing Your Mood with Ayurvedic Herbs ft. YouVeda
Reading Time: < 1 minute Our CEO, Gunny Sodhi had the opportunity to be interviewed by Sahara Rose on her Highest Self Podcast where Gunny discussed, a tragedy few can even imagine: the loss of his younger brother. In this interview, Gunny explains how he struggled with depression and anxiety after his loss and how his father, an Ayurvedic physician, told him to change his diet and lifestyle and begin taking certain herbs, which significantly helped him overcome these feelings and explains the reason “why” YouVeda was born.
Beating Sugar – How To detox from sugar
Reading Time: 9 minutes When I found out my husband was a Faithless Bastard after three decades of marriage, it was sugar, beautiful sugar, that pulled me through. I felt sad all the time, but an entire container of Talenti gelato made me feel instantly better and conveniently replaced my need for love and sex. “You deserve this,” it comforted me. I could feel …
Guided Yoga: Supported Shoulder Stand and Upward Abdominal Lock
Reading Time: 3 minutes Shoulderstand is entered from a supine position with the knees bent. The shoulders may be supported on folded blankets, and the upper arms may be held in with a belt just above the elbows. Beginners may lift with bent legs, advanced users with straight legs.
Guided Yoga – Wide-Legged Forward Bend and Wild Thing Yoga Pose
Reading Time: 2 minutes Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend is a calming forward bend that stretches the hamstrings and back. There are several arm variations and other modifications available, making this a suitable pose for yoga students of all levels!
Wide-Legged Forward Bend and Wild Thing Yoga Pose provide you a new level of energy. Experience a new you with YouVeda’s Guided Yoga Series.
Guided Yoga – Salutation Seal and Locust Yoga Pose
Reading Time: 2 minutes This Salutation Seal pose, also known as Anjali Mudra, is an excellent way to encourage a meditative state of awareness. Start your practice by sitting for 5 minutes. This hand position can also be used as you are standing prior to beginning the Sun Salutation sequence.
Salabhasana or Locust Pose effectively preps beginners for deeper backbends, strengthening the back of the torso, legs, and arms.
Guided Yoga – Bharadwaja’s Twist and Bridge Pose
Reading Time: 2 minutes Bharadvaja’s twist is a seated spinal twist pose and hip opener named after the Hindu guru, Bharadvaja.
This posture has several variations, but the most basic begins in staff pose. The weight is then shifted to the right buttock and the knees bend while the legs drop to the left. The left inner ankle should rest in the arch of the right foot. For the twist portion of the pose, the upper body turns to the right as the right hand is placed on the floor behind the body and the left-hand rests palm up on the outer right thigh.
Guided Yoga – Camel and Chair Yoga Pose
Reading Time: 2 minutes Camel Pose is a backbend that stretches the whole front of the body. It is performed on the knees and is often used as preparation for deeper backbends.
Sitting in a chair may sound very easy and comfortable. But sitting in an imaginary chair might be a little challenging! And this is exactly what we do in Utkatasana or Chair Pose. The literal meaning of Utkatasana is an intense posture or a powerful posture.
Guided Yoga – Dolphin Plank and Puppy Pose
Reading Time: 2 minutes Dolphin Plank and Puppy Pose are rejuvenating yoga posture that helps tones the abdominal muscles. They bring strength throughout the body.