What I learnt of Yoga from my first day climbing

I have never been a good friend of heights. Ok, planes don't count. In a plane everything looks like a Google Maps picture, it almost doesn't feel real. You are comfortably seated, there is a double layer window...

My problem is when the height looks me in the eye,  when I can feel its breath on my face and the floor threatens me from tens of meters below... ok, maybe just few meters... but still...

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PVC Yoga Mats: Safe or Toxic?

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  Polyvinil Chloride (PVC), a common material in many yoga mats, is one of the most toxic plastics. This explains why in TwentyFour Seven Yoga Mats we don't use PVC in our mats and all are made of natural rubber + microfiber suede.

   PVC is toxic during every stage of its life cycle. It is toxic during its manufacture; it is toxic to the end consumers; and it is toxic during its disposal. As consumers, we are exposed to PVC, through inhalation and skin contact.

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How to train the monkey mind?

Yogic meditation (Dhyana) implies an uninterrupted flow of attention and focus during a long period of time, so you cannot "meditate in a minute" properly speaking. However, the strategy explained by the Buddhist master Mingyur Rinpoche in this video for The Huffington Post, can be really helpful to start taking control of your mind through a busy day.

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Relax with these Yoga techniques

Yoga is not just a set of physical poses or exercises. Yoga is an attitude towards life to have it with you 24 hours, the 7 days of the week.

Nowadays, being able to unwind and relax is one of the biggest challenges in our daily lives but there are simple Yogic techniques that can help us master the art of relaxation. We are looking forward to sharing them with you:

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