Asana Pose Yoga |link|

Holding a difficult pose requires mental fortitude. Learning to breathe through discomfort in a challenging balance pose translates to better emotional regulation off the mat.

The modern yoga industry is a multi-billion dollar market. Critics argue that the commercialization of Asana—expensive mats, designer apparel, and exclusive studio memberships—has diluted the teachings and alienated the very populations the practice was meant to serve. asana pose yoga