8 Equipment Essentials for Practicing Yoga at Home

July 22, 2021
One of the most important parts of starting a new fitness routine is finding the right equipment to get started. Practising yoga at home without the help of a yoga teacher or the equipment provided by a yoga studio can be challenging for beginners. Having the right yoga gear for your practice will help beginners feel more comfortable and confident when they are just learning the poses, and it

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Where Is Yoga the Most Popular in the World?

May 5, 2021
Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world, and it's become a global phenomenon over the past couple decades. While some countries’ popularity for yoga still remains fairly small, there are those where it is an integral part of everyday life. Yoga has become increasingly popular in recent years, with over 36 million people practicing it in the U.S. alone. According to

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8 Tips to Maintain a Daily Yoga Routine at Home

April 6, 2021
While it is easy to practice away from the yoga studio, many people find it difficult to maintain a consistent home yoga practice. When life gets stressful and busy, it is one of the first things we let go of. There are many great benefits of establishing a daily yoga habit, and it's a great way to balance out a hectic lifestyle. If you’re new to yoga, or if you’re finding it hard to

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  • “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ⏤ Laozi
  • “As soon as you honor the present moment, all unhappiness and struggle dissolve, and life begins to flow with joy and ease. When you act out the present-moment awareness, whatever you do becomes imbued with a sense of quality, care, and love – even the most simple action.” ⏤ Eckhart Tolle
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  • “Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.” ⏤ Oprah

6 Fabulous and Free Morning Guided Meditation Videos

May 27, 2021
If you have trouble finding energy and enthusiasm in the morning, you can use a guided meditation to wake you up and get you motivated for the day ahead. A good guided morning meditation can also help you start your day on a positive note and help you get in the right mindset to tackle the tasks ahead. If you want to start your day with positive energy, there are many free morning guided

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