Basking in the summer sun not only feels good, it’s good for you. But too much warmth from the sun can exaggerate the Ayurvedic pitta dosha, the bio-elemental energy of… Read More→
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Yoga Quiz: What’s the Best Style of Yoga for your Personality?
Whether you’re just stepping onto the yoga mat for the first time or you’re a seasoned yogi, choosing which style of yoga fits your personality can be confusing. Even though… Read More→
The Best Yoga Books for Summer 2017
Summer is the season to dive deep into the world of books and relish in relaxed reading on sun-drenched lawns. Unfortunately for yogis, our summer reading list is not for… Read More→
The Roundup! International Day of Yoga, DNA, and Traveling
As June rolls around every year, people all over the world prepare for the International Day of Yoga. In this month’s link roundup, we’ve featured a few different aspects of the… Read More→
The Yoga of Food: Eating for Summer
As the sun shines hot and bright during the long summer days, agni tattva, the fire element, warms and radiates strongly inside our bodies. The fire element activates the third… Read More→
The Best New Music for Yoga: June 2017 Edition
The sounds of crickets, frogs, and thunderstorms signal summer’s approach. In this month’s list of new yoga music, we share similar contrasts of relaxed, soft, and nurturing music punctuated with… Read More→
Can Yoga Help With Menstrual Disorders?
I’m bloated, crabby, and feel exhausted—and I haven’t made it out of bed yet. When my period hits, I don’t feel like doing anything. Even still, I make it a… Read More→
What to Expect on your First Visit to a Yoga Ashram
While yoga workshops and retreats are great ways to enrich and deepen your practice, visiting an ashram is a more traditional option to immerse yourself in the practices and teachings… Read More→
6 Yogic Techniques to Transform a Negative Mind
All thoughts are not created equal—positive and negative thoughts vary in both their number and psychological effect. The vast majority (up to 80%) of our thoughts are negative, which equates… Read More→
Keep Calm and Breathe On: The Science of Pranayama
“Take a deep breath in and a complete exhale out.” You’ve heard your yoga instructor say this countless times, but why? Deep breathing is an integral part of most yoga… Read More→
The Roundup! Lululemon, Yoga Conferences, and Clinical Trials
In this month’s link roundup of yoga news, we’ve compiled the latest campaigns, trials, and trends in the yoga world.Our Sponsors Yoga Teacher InsuranceIs your Yoga practice at risk? Get… Read More→
The Best New Music for Yoga: May ’17 Edition
Ambient and quiet compositions predominate in this month’s collection of music for yoga—hopefully, you will find these slow and spacious sounds grounding and balancing the expansive energy of springtime. In… Read More→
Yoga Quiz: What is your Strongest Chakra?
Knowing what your strongest chakra is can reveal more about who you are and how to show up in the world. Your strongest chakra can help you determine which foods… Read More→
Free E-Book: Yoga for Spring
We are excited to offer our third seasonal eBook as a free download: Yoga for Spring: A Guide and Resource to Practicing Yoga in the Springtime. With 38 pages of great content from… Read More→
9 Mother’s Day Gifts for the Yogi Mom
This Mother’s Day, celebrate your mom and honor everything she has done for you by giving her the perfect yoga-inspired gift. If your mom lives on the yoga mat, she’ll… Read More→
Best New Yoga Books: Spring Edition
There’s something unique and special about holding a new yoga book in my hands; I always feel the curiosity and thrill of discovering new techniques and ideas and the adventure… Read More→
Summer Yoga Festivals for 2017
Attending a summer yoga festival is one of the easiest and best adventures for yogis of all experience levels. You can attend a festival near or far and be immersed… Read More→
7 Dream Yoga Destinations
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just started practicing last week, attending a yoga retreat is an amazing way to deepen your yoga practice. Yoga retreats are not just about… Read More→
Yoga Fashion Tips and Trends for Spring
With flowers blooming and trees budding, spring is the season of growth and vibrancy. Fashion is no exception to this seasonal shift. As you put your winter coats away, pull… Read More→
New Study: Yoga Can Ease the Effects of Depression
Each year, more than 15 million Americans suffer from depression. For many, modern treatment methods produce marginal results and often have negative side effects. A new research study has shown… Read More→