Sometimes seen as a physical activity - especially when you've just discovered it - yoga is in fact infinitely more. It's a complete practice that unites body, breath, mind, heart and spirit. It can be integrated as a state of mind, or even as a lifestyle. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, you're bound to have experienced the benefits of yoga practice for body and mind: serenity, relaxation, better stress management, increased mobility and flexibility, improved overall physical condition, awareness of the importance and power of the breath, etc.

As a teacher of Yoga as well as Self-Massage and Sonotherapy, I myself am inspired by what I read about these fundamental practices in my life and daily life. Here I share my favourite resources with you so that you too can soak up their infinite benefits.

Bernie Clarck newsletters

Discover the latest news on Yin yoga, written by Bernie Clarck, one of the founding fathers of the practice.

What are the benefits of Sonotherapy?

Sound therapy sessions are booming, both individually and in groups. How can a sound bath or sound massage benefit you?

Restorative yoga to calm the body and mind

A brief overview of how Restorative yoga stimulates our nervous system and helps us to achieve greater serenity.

Why practice Self-Massage?

Self-massage practices with Tune Up Yoga balls are offered regularly at Studio YOGANEST. Have you already tried them? If not, find out here why you might enjoy...

So what is Yin Yoga?...

In this comprehensive article, you will discover what Yin Yoga is, a practice based on slow postures held for several minutes to deeply stretch the connective tissues. By focusing on breathing, Yin Yoga also helps to relax the mind. Practitioners generally come away from their Yin yoga sessions feeling emotionally, mentally and physically calmed.

All you want to know about Yin Yoga

On this site dedicated to Yin Yoga, you'll find all the resources you need to get to grips with this practice and learn to let go.

Follow Jo Phee @ Yinspiration

Jo Phee was my main Yin teacher, my inspiration. She is an extraordinary woman and an extraordinary mind. She is Senior Assistant to Paul Grilley, the founder of Yin Yoga, as well as to Sarah Powers, who was also very involved in its creation.

Letting go with Yin yoga

In this article, you'll discover three Yin Yoga exercises that you can practise in the evening to bring you more serenity before going to bed. Regular practice will help you get back to a truly restful sleep.

Why practice Alternate Nostril Breathing?

Alternate breathing is a yoga practice in which you breathe alternately through your right and left nostrils. Sitting comfortably on your yoga mat, your concentration is fixed on the breath. This breathing exercise, which is part of Pranayama (the 4th of the 8 pillars of yoga - work on the breath), helps to refocus the mind, calm the emotions and restore calm.

New Science Behind Yoga

In this documentary, scientists study the benefits of yoga on mental health (depression, anxiety). Today, yoga is increasingly recognised as a form of alternative medicine by the scientific community.

Why More Western Doctors Are Now Prescribing Yoga Therapy

In India, the practice of yoga has always been an integral part of the healing process, but in Western culture it is only now making its entry. For patients suffering from chronic pain, yoga is now increasingly prescribed as a holistic form of treatment.

Benefits of Yoga & Meditation

A neuroscientist from Massachusetts has studied the brains of people who practise meditation and mindfulness. The results are clear: not only does meditation, as you might imagine, improve anxiety, it literally changes the brain!

Fascia, your new ally -
Le Matin newspaper 22/9/18

"Rolling the body" with the inimitable Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls and practising Yin yoga is precisely what we're working towards at Yoga Nest, to maintain healthy fascia. And it's also what we teach in ourMyofascial self-massage !

Yoga balls in Quebec, watch these inspiring videos!

Here you'll find videos of exercises you can do with Yoga-Balls. Stretching, massaging, strengthening, relaxing, relieving tension, these practices will help you in your daily life.

List of Yoga Asanas

This article lists the asanas (yoga postures) and their translations into Sanskrit and English.

Sanskrit Names For Yoga Postures

If you want to understand the Sanskrit names of the different yoga postures, please refer to this article.

There are different styles of yoga, each with its own specific characteristics: Yin yogaHatha yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga yoga, Restorative yoga Kundalini yoga, Iyengar yoga, Yoga nidra etc. Dynamic yoga or slow yoga, each student will find a practice that allows them to develop their potential. What's more, each style has its own specific place for the Meditation and Pranayamas (breathing techniques), taking the experience further and enhancing the feeling of well-being. Myofascial self-massage and Sonotherapy (baths, treatments, sound massages) are highly appropriate approaches to complement a yoga practice, take charge of your own health and find a better yin-yang balance.