Through yoga I have been able to insert a moment of feel good and happiness into my every day life. A while ago I got curious about other habits that could have a positive influence into my life. Originally from Finland, it has struck me how the Nordic countries always rank on top posts in… Read More


Mantras are sonic metaphors, sounds and vibrations that call upon the energy to us, that we are grateful for and often seek for in ourselves and in our lives. Your yoga practice is an offering to something sacred to you and in you. Some of us call that God, some the Universe, and some the… Read More


We received a question from our user regarding Seated Forward Bend (from Gotta Joga Day Yoga Program): I’m asking for your help with the seated forward bend position. I have been practicing yoga for 2½ months now thanks to your application (which by the way is absolutely awesome!) and it does me a lot of… Read More


In summer, we are looking for things that are fresh and light. A salad can be seen as a great option at any meal. However, we must be careful that our salad is complete in nutrients to properly nourish our body and fulfil our appetite in order avoid the cravings we may feel throughout the… Read More


  Wish to see the world from a new perspective? Update your app! In the last version of Gotta Joga, we are introducing the “Inversions” program. The “Inversions” yoga program with 7 new classes and 30 asanas is made for those yogi(ni)s who are already somewhat advanced in their practice. However if you are in… Read More


  For most of us, summer is the most anticipated season of the year. However, summer as a season can be a bit heavy on our bodies. Llow energy level, water retention, sleeping problems, or complicated digestion, related to heat, are common symptoms for the summer season. To maintain a fresh and light feeling, and… Read More


Whenever there is a new yogini or yogi in my class I ask them if they have any injuries, pain or something I as their yoga teacher should know about. More than  half of the time people say that their lower back is hurting in their everyday life. Pain in the lower back is also… Read More


  In Ayurveda there is a principle: ‘Like increases like’ or opposites balance. This principle helps us to cherish our individual rhythms and create balance in our lives. According to this principle, we are also nourished by the elements and tendencies that are not of our own metabolic type. An individual who has air as… Read More


  Ayurveda & Doshas – Understand Your Body Ayurveda means ‘Knowledge of Life’ (ayur =’life’,’health’; veda =’knowledge’) and is very closely connected to the philosophy and practices of yoga. Ayurveda is based on the five elements; earth, water, fire, air and ether and it seeks balance between them. Ayurveda is about maintaining an optimal balance… Read More