Whether you’re brand new to Yoga, or just want to dive a little deeper into what you already know or do, our collection of Starting Yoga articles will rapidly expand your understanding of the essential Yoga practices and concepts.
Here you’ll find the answers to all your yoga questions, big and small:
“What style of Yoga is best for me?“
“Am I flexible enough to do Yoga?“
“What should I do in my home Yoga practice?”
“How long should I meditate for?“
And many, many more…
You can navigate Starting via the sub-categories below, or by the article grid under that. We’ve also included some videos related to Starting down below.
Expect to be surprised, nourished, challenged and encouraged by the writing and videos you find here. My greatest hope is that they will become powerful fuel for your Yoga journey.
With love,
Lucinda, Editor of The Yoga Lunchbox
Foundations
Foundations
Everything you need to know about the foundations of the practice
Practices
Practices
A variety of yoga practices—including meditation, pranayama, asana, energetic practices & chanting—that are suitable for yogis of all levels.
Going to Class
Going to Class
There are good yoga classes, bad yoga classes and everything in between. Yogis share their experiences of going to class.
Styles
Styles
With so many styles of yoga out there, how do you know which one is for you?
Home Practice
Resources & Reviews
Resources & Reviews
A selection of useful resources to kick-start your yoga practice: videos, articles, how-to guides & more.
Starting • Most Recent Articles
Mindfulness and the Prefrontal Cortex
by Dyana Wells, Open Ground School of Meditation A lot of us have heard about mindfulness and its possible benefits. Recently I have learned a few interesting things about the brain that have made the benefits of mindfulness meditation even clearer to me. Meditation produces a thickening of the prefrontal cortex – the part of the cerebral hemispheres above and […]
Chakras – Our Centres for Transformation to Truth
by Nisha Kumar Joon, YogaOra A chakra is an energy structure, a whirling vortex of energy that acts a bit like a spiral pulling energy through the body’s central vertical electrical current aligned with the spine. Whilst the spine curves, the main energy feeder, line of light, that draws energy into the body system’s energy line, is straight. In our […]
Creating Calm in Changing Times with Ayurveda
by Amy Massey, Somama Yoga and Ayurveda As we re-emerge from lockdown, we are stepping out into the midst of changing times. The seasonal change is upon us as autumn transitions into winter and we are all navigating impacts of coronavirus in our lives and worldwide. Ayurvedic wisdom brings us back to balance with tips to soothe and strengthen body, […]
What is Somatic Movement?
By Dyana Wells, Open Ground School of Meditation There are many different kinds of movement and exercise classes offered in New Zealand. In Raglan, where I now live, I have come across Yoga, Pilates, Contemporary dance, Nia dance and gentle exercises for seniors. Somatic movement is a relatively new brand and has become extremely popular around the world. It grew […]
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