January is a month of new beginnings, and we have compiled a fabulous list of free yoga videos to help you practice more yoga in the new year. The videos… Read More→
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Tips to Be Comfortable Sitting in a Cross-Legged Position
Although the Sanskrit name for sitting in a basic cross-legged position, Sukhasana, translates to “Easy pose,” sitting still with crossed legs can actually prove to be quite challenging. Since a… Read More→
Puppy Yoga? What Is It and What Are the Benefits?
Yoga is a great way to improve your strength and flexibility but sometimes we can get a wee bit too serious about our yoga practice. It is easy to get… Read More→
Yoga vs. Stretching: What’s the Difference?
Yoga and stretching can look and feel similar but they are two very different practices. Stretching exercises are only focused on increasing flexibility. While yoga does involve holding static stretches, this… Read More→
The 18 Best Yoga Poses for Beginners
If you are new to yoga, you might feel overwhelmed with how to safely and adequately perform all of the yoga poses. We have over 120 different yoga exercises listed… Read More→
Yoga and Meditation for Grieving
Grief is a healthy and natural response to loss and it’s something we all have to move through at some point in life. Grief can refer to the emotional pain… Read More→
7 Ways Meditation Cultivates Inner Strength and Grit
The meditation element of our yoga practice specifically helps to develop our capacity to be resilient, tap into our inner strength, and cultivate grit. These qualities are essential for maintaining… Read More→
Choosing Intentions, Resolutions & Affirmations for Positive Change
The start of a new year is a traditional time to reflect on one’s life and contemplate changes for the upcoming year. But as a dedicated yogi, every single day… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for December 2019
The end of December is often the busiest and most stressful time of year. Being so, keeping up with your yoga practice is an invaluable remedy to maintain a calm… Read More→
How to Make Your Own Yoga Mat Spray
Yoga mats can get rather yucky after just a few weeks or months of use. Not only does dirt and oil rub off from your body, but even in the… Read More→
Can Practicing Yoga Lower Your Blood Pressure?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics report, about one in every three adults in America are in the prehypertension stage; that is, at a very close… Read More→
Hot Yoga: Definition, Benefits, Cautions and Tips for Newbies
More and more people are practicing hot yoga because of the intense workout it provides as well as the many benefits it offers. Hot yoga can give your muscles, lungs,… Read More→
How to Prevent Dizziness and Lightheadedness During Yoga
It’s not unusual for people to experience a spot of dizziness or lightheadedness during their yoga practice at some point in their lives. It could be for obvious reasons such… Read More→
How to Prevent Emotional Eating Using Yoga
The possibility of losing weight through the practice of yoga is widely acknowledged but not well-proven. One facet of reducing excess weight and maintaining a healthy body mass is the… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for November 2019
The start of the holiday season of travel, feasting, and stress, can create a tight body, a frazzled mind, and an anxious heart. We’ve selected several free yoga videos to… Read More→
The Best Free Gratitude Meditation Videos
In our busy day-to-day lives, we often overlook our best and most accessible source of happiness and well-being—gratitude. The synergetic combination of gratitude with meditation creates a powerful healing and… Read More→
Why Do Yoga Teachers Need to Unionize?
It may be surprising to learn that there currently is not any sort of union or official organization to protect instructors’ rights in the yoga industry. The yoga industry has… Read More→
Loving-Kindness Meditation Can Keep You Young
To control and modify the aging process on our body, mind, and spirit has fascinated humans since the dawn of civilization. It is the source of myths and the realm… Read More→
Can Mindfulness Alter How We Process Fear?
A fascinating new study has illuminated the potential of mindfulness meditation practices in treating anxiety disorders through fear conditioning therapies. The study by Massachusetts General Hospital shows that mindfulness meditation… Read More→
The Best Sanskrit Yoga Words to Know and Use
Namaste. Prana. Vinyasa. Om. Ujjayi. These yogic words are common to most yoga classes, but knowing all of the yoga jargon can be intimidating for beginners. Most yoga instructors guide… Read More→