Category: Yoga & Mobility
Guides on types of yoga, flexibility, mobility and postural health.
Shoulder Stability in Yoga: Protecting the Shoulders in Downward Dog, Plank and Chaturanga
In vinyasa flows the shoulders bear load hundreds of times. We explain how to protect and strengthen the shoulders with scapular control and correct alignment.
Breathing Practice and Yoga-Based Calming for Exam Anxiety
Racing hearts and tension before exams are experienced by everyone. Simple ways to calm yourself with breathing and gentle yoga movements.
Balance Poses in Yoga: Building Focus and Stability with Tree, Warrior 3 and Eagle
Standing on one leg trains mind and body at once. We explain how to build balance poses safely and enjoyably, starting from beginner level.
Lecture Hall Mobility: A 10-Minute Movement Series Between Classes
A ten-minute mobility series you can do in a lecture hall corridor or on a bench between classes, without changing clothes.
Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) Step by Step: A Safe Flow for Beginners
The sun salutation is yoga's best-known flow, working the spine, hips, shoulders and breath in a single sequence. This guide walks through the 12 poses in order with safe modifications.
Hamstring Flexibility: Why You Can't Touch Your Toes and What to Do About It
Not reaching your toes does not always mean short hamstrings. We explain the possible causes of tightness, a simple test and a safe stretching plan.
Spinal Rotation and Twist Poses: A Guide to Safe Rotational Mobility
Twist poses develop the spine's rotational capacity but can strain the lower back when done wrong. We explain where rotation should come from and six core movements.
Wrist Pain in Yoga: Preparation Drills, Hand Placement and Alternatives
Wrist pain is among the most common complaints of yoga beginners. We explain how to manage the load through warm-up, hand placement and alternative poses.
What Is Yoga Nidra? The Lying-Down Deep Rest Practice and Its Benefits
Yoga nidra is a guided deep-rest practice done lying still. We explain its stages, duration and how it fits alongside a training routine.
Ankle Mobility: Squat Depth and Knee Health
If your heels lift or your knees cave in when you squat, the problem may lie in your ankles. We explain how to assess and improve ankle mobility.
Yoga for Lower Back Pain: Safe Poses and a 20-Minute Routine
We explain which yoga poses help and which are risky for low back pain, and what a safe practice framework looks like. See a doctor first for severe pain.
Yoga Classes in Beytepe: Weekly Schedule at the O’Soul Studio
We describe the yoga classes at the O'Soul Studio of O'Wellness Beytepe, the logic of the weekly programme and easy access from the Çayyolu-Ümitköy line.
