Welcome to the bodhifamily
Welcome to the bodhifamily blog! Here you will find useful tips and interesting information about yoga, meditation and a relaxed lifestyle. We share our knowledge from our own years of experience with you and are happy if we can inspire you and maybe even motivate you to try something new.
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha Yoga is one of the oldest forms of yoga. Find out why Hatha Yoga is an essential component of yoga practice.
Hope for Peace: Interview with Iara from Ukraine
The ongoing situation in Ukraine continues to deeply move us at Bodynova. We want to support the people there and are working with Iara. She shares how yoga can help during times of crisis.
We are bodhifamily
Behind Bodynova and the bodhifamily are people who themselves are passionate about yoga practice, meditation and massage.
Read more...Ashtanga Yoga at a glance
Known as the supreme discipline of yoga, Ashtanga Yoga is considered the toughest among yoga styles. We take a look at where Ashtanga Yoga originates, what defines it, and clarify why it can be a good starting point for beginners, in spite of the challenges.
Read more...Yoga on a Chair? Not Just for Seniors!
Yoga on a chair? Isn't that just for seniors? Not quite. In fact, chair yoga can offer much more. In this article, we introduce the yoga chair and explain how it can enhance your yoga practice.
Read more...What does Namasté mean?
It is part of every yoga class. But what does Namasté mean? And what does it have to do with yoga? In this article we explain the meaning of Namasté and what this peaceful gesture is all about.
Read more...Ayurveda Massage, Nutrition, and Types
The ancient Indian wisdom of Ayurveda has long been captivating health-conscious individuals and yogis in the West as well. Learn more about the principles of this traditional lifestyle and how to incorporate it into your daily routine here.
Read more...Yoga for beginners
In this blog post, we'll explain what you should know as a yoga beginner and show you our favorite yoga exercises for beginners so you can start your yoga practice soon.
Read more...Practicing yoga at home – How to make it work!
As much as we love yoga at our favorite yoga studio: Practicing yoga at home has many advantages. But what do you actually need to set up a yoga corner?
Spring Detox with Yoga and Ayurveda
Once a year it's time: Spring cleaning. But not only our home is happy about a new start. Our body is also happy when we make it fit for spring with an Ayurveda Detox cure and yoga.
We celebrate 25 years of Bodynova!
To celebrate our anniversary, we spoke with our founder Holger Ebenau about the beginnings of Bodynova and learned what India and yoga have taught him about life.
What do you do with a yoga block?
What do you do with a yoga block and how do I use it in my yoga practice? We enlighten you and show you our favorite exercises with the yoga block.
What actually is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga is a passive and very quiet style of yoga, in which the positions are held longer. Up to 5 minutes we linger in a posture and use gravity to gradually let go.
Read more...The Twelve Nights of Christmas (Rauhnaechte)
The nights between Christmas and Epiphany on January 6 are also called Rauhnächte. This time has always been considered a magical and mysterious...
What do you do with a yoga strap?
What do you do with a yoga strap and why is it so useful?We explain what the belt is good for and show you our favorite yoga strap exercises.