Yoga for men: more flexibility in the pelvis through asymmetrical practice

Yoga for men: more flexibility in the pelvis through asymmetrical practice

Many men experience the pelvis as an area of restriction, tension or instability. Although yoga is generally known as a good method for releasing tension and movement restrictions, nowadays there are more women than men in most yoga classes. As a result, there are few specific classes for men (although yoga was traditionally for young men). Many...

Yoga against asymmetries in the body - understanding and balancing the left AIC/right BC pattern

Yoga against asymmetries in the body - understanding and balancing the left AIC/right BC pattern

The human body naturally exhibits asymmetries. We all have a certain dominance of the right side of the body, which is partly due to different neuronal connections to the left and right side of the body. This fundamental asymmetry affects our posture, breathing and mobility - and can lead to restrictions or pain in the long term. The good news is that through targeted, mindful...

Yoga for a long back - straightening, lightness and inner expansiveness

Yoga for a long back - straightening, lightness and inner expansiveness

A long back is not only an expression of good posture, but also the result of a balanced distribution of strength, flexible structures and functional breathing. In our modern way of life - characterized by sitting, leaning forward and internal pressure - the back often loses length, elasticity and alignment. This results in compression, tension and restricted movement, particularly in the lower back,...

Standing yoga - cultivating stability, alignment and presence

Standing yoga - cultivating stability, alignment and presence

Standing yoga is far more than just a physical workout. It combines grounding with uprightness, stability with lightness and embodies the idea of being present both internally and externally in a special way. Standing postures are among the most powerful asanas in yoga - both biomechanically and energetically. They challenge us to find our balance, our center...

Yoga for emotional balance - How to calm your nervous system and find inner peace

Yoga for emotional balance - How to calm your nervous system and find inner peace

Our everyday lives are often characterized by sensory overload, tension and emotional overload. Many people feel permanently in "survival mode" - driven, restless, exhausted. Emotional balance seems far away in such moments. But this is precisely where yoga can provide targeted support by calming the central nervous system, stimulating the vagus nerve and bringing the body into a state of deep regeneration....

Twisting postures in yoga and their effect on a healthy posture

Twisting postures in yoga and their effect on a healthy posture

In the world of yoga, twists are considered powerful tools for balancing body and mind. Twisting postures also have the potential to help balance structural asymmetries, release tension and contribute to a sustainably healthy posture. Biomechanical principles of twisting postures From a biomechanical perspective, twisting postures enable targeted mobilization of the spine. They...

Yoga to reduce asymmetries - balance for your musculoskeletal system

Yoga to reduce asymmetries - balance for your musculoskeletal system

Our bodies are not perfectly symmetrical by nature. However, if certain muscular and structural asymmetries are too pronounced, our posture, quality of movement and perception of pain are affected. This is precisely where a targeted, asymmetrical yoga practice comes in: It can help to compensate for imbalances, release one-sided tension patterns and improve functional mobility. Why do asymmetries arise? The...