Pranayama, the term denoting conscious awareness of breath, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘prana’ meaning ‘life force’, and ‘ayama’ meaning ‘extension.’ Pranayama breathing techniques have always been integral part of yoga, enhancing the positive effect of asanas. Add these breathing techniques to your workout and you will see how it improves the result of your exercise results. If you can’t figure out …

Pranayama, the term denoting conscious awareness of breath, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘prana’ meaning ‘life force’, and ‘ayama’ meaning ‘extension.’ Pranayama breathing techniques have always been integral part of yoga, enhancing the positive effect of asanas. Add these breathing techniques to your workout and you will see how it improves the result of your exercise results. If you can’t figure out …

There are 3 things that you can watch forever: fire burning, water flowing, and animals doing… anything! Have a look at a crazy cat inside a box or a sad dog sitting on a couch: their facial expressions will definitely make you laugh. That’s why we love them! Bright Side has collected photos of animals that can amaze us even without doing anything. When you realize it’s …

Right before our period we start looking at the calendar and worrying about whether our period is going to be alright and on time. And mid-cycle bleeding can make us panic. Bright Side understands that it’s really important to take care of our health. That’s why we’re ready to answer the most common questions about periods. 6. Should I worry if my “schedule” isn’t always on time? No. All …

On June, 21 the world celebrates The International Day of Yoga, also known as Yoga Day. We are all used to treating yoga as a physical and mental activity that helps us relax, reduce stress and improve stamina and general health. It turns out, however, doing yoga can be a good remedy to stop hair …

Glitches in our real-life Matrix have been happening for a long time. But each day brings another opportunity for surprising images, almost proving that we’re living in a video game. It might be a dinosaur-looking cactus or 2 old men in the same outfit who obviously don’t know each other making you doubt your sanity. Here at Brightside we’ve collected 19 photos that might make you feel …

What images come to your mind when you think of Cuba? Rum, cigars, and, of course, retro cars. Is that all? The most widespread facts about Cubans have already become outdated stereotypes. Cuba is an island with a not-so-simple history, but people that live there rejoice every day, they know the true value of things, and there is nothing that they call insignificant. If you …

Looking at spectacular views through the window always makes a trip brighter. But there are some roads that not only impress us but also hide danger. For example, if you dare to ride on any of these paths, you may find yourself on the edge of an abyss or will risk drowning together with your car. Bright Side wants to tell you about the most incredible, hair-raising …

We’re curious to know what ancient people really looked like. We have their portraits, but some of them are highly subjective representations of the artists’ point of view. In some cases, skeletal remains were the only things that remained of our ancestors. However, advanced technology helps today’s scientists to recreate the appearance of ancient people. For example, they use forensic facial reconstruction to help us see …

Do you know that your flight crew is usually flying together for the first time? It may not seem obvious at first sight, but flight attendants often work with a constantly rotating group of coworkers. However, despite this fact, they always do their best to provide excellent service to each passenger aboard. Bright Side collected 9 answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask flight attendants. …