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John Yax talks about the four types of food and what the ideal proportions are for each of the types of food on your plate. The goal is to create the right food balance to live healthfully. The Yax brothers, John and Chris, with Yax Yoga Concepts have developed a variety of yoga tutorial videos […]

Chris and John share their thoughts on why it is so important to meditate. It is the most important thing you can do in your daily life because the practice trains you to create space between a trigger and your reaction. When life does not go as planned (which, let’s face it, is all the […]

Chris Yax from Yax Yoga Concepts gives us a tour of his home meditation space and talks about how he finds time for daily meditation. Use his tips to create your own meditation space and remember – when it comes to meditation, consistency is key! The Yax brothers, John and Chris, with Yax Yoga Concepts […]

John Yax demonstrates more techniques to build up to the press part of the Zombie Press. Beginners can start with the donkey kick, progress into hovering your feet, then lifting your feet. Next try bent knee press and eventually straight leg press. Remember that practice makes perfect! The Yax brothers, John and Chris, with Yax […]

John Yax answers a question from one of our Yax Yoga Insights readers about how to demonstrate the proper form during a chaturanga flow to upward facing dog. Tip: Don’t scoop! The Yax brothers, John and Chris, with Yax Yoga Concepts have developed a variety of yoga tutorial videos aimed at breaking down the postures taught […]

John Yax shares an example of one of his favorite teachings from Eckhart Tolle’s book, The Power of Now. This is one of the required readings for the YYC 200 hour yoga teacher training, and this passage demonstrates how the constant chatter in our minds can create dissatisfaction in our lives. The Yax brothers, John […]

Chris Yax demonstrates how to get in to the first position of Zombie Press pose from table top (beginner), plank (intermediate) and fully prone (advanced). The key always is to press, seal, set and slide. The Yax brothers, John and Chris, with Yax Yoga Concepts have developed a variety of yoga tutorial videos aimed at […]

John Yax and Chris Yax introduce themselves and talk about their yoga journey as students and now teachers.  

Many months ago a group of Yogis and Yoginis came together to begin a journey. A journey to find Truth. This journey was not easy. There were many obstacles. Many times the path forward seemed to go back. Times when the path into the light seemed dark. In these times, the group supported each other. These strong […]

Bandhas are interior, muscular energy locks. These locks control the flow of energy in the body, very similar to the way a dam controls the flow of energy of a river, harnessing its incredible power. The ability to connect with these locks tends to be challenging at first, but with practice and experience awareness develops […]