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Yoga for Healthy Aging: Tips and Facts
Many of us have felt the rejuvenating and empowering effects of yoga, but how do we maintain our practice in a safe and healthy way as we get older? With… Read More→
Wrist Pain in Yoga? 10 Tips for Happy Wrists
With a lot of weight bearing poses such as Downward-Facing Dog, Upward-Facing Dog, Plank pose and handstand, an asana practice is not kind to our wrists. The weight combined with… Read More→
Yoga Without a Mat: The Pros and Cons
Ever been impinged by your yoga mat? Maybe during class you moved from a high lunge to a standing forward fold and your foot placement wasn’t exact causing your sticky… Read More→
How to Choose a Yoga Mat
If you want to get the most out of your daily yoga practice, you need to practice on the perfect yoga mat. But which one is right for you? There… Read More→
Are Yoga Studios Liable If Students Get Hurt?
More than ever, people are flocking to yoga to get fit, relieve stress, and improve their health. Despite the peaceful and gentle nature of yoga, injuries do occur. The most common… Read More→
6 Reasons to Take Kratom After a Yoga Session
If you practice yoga regularly, then you’re on your way to feeling more limber, more flexible, and stronger—not to mention a little happier and more relaxed. But for some yoga… Read More→
How To Practice Morning Yoga in Bed
So, you want to create a healthy morning routine but the idea of waking up early to do yoga is not exactly appealing. One easy way to incorporate a daily… Read More→
Water and Yoga: When Is the Best Time to Drink?
Look around at the start of any yoga class: Mats are rolled out, blocks, belts, and bolsters are at the ready, and invariably at one corner of the mat, you’ll… Read More→
Yoga for Runners: Top Tips and Best Benefits
Most people consider yoga and running to be on completely opposite sides of the exercise spectrum, but more athletes are discovering how these two activities complement each other and are… Read More→
Make Vows: The Importance of Commitment in Yoga
Typically vows are associated with weddings and unions as partners make promises of commitment to each other. A vow is simply that: a promise. Whether verbal or written, a vow… Read More→
The Best 19 Free Morning Yoga Videos
Stepping on your yoga mat at the crack of dawn may not be your preferred way to start your day—but there are many benefits of starting your morning with a… Read More→
6 Sattvic Foods to Make Your Diet More Yogic
The food we eat plays a huge role in the health and wellness of our body, mind, and spirit. The ancient yogis realized the energetic and healing properties of food… Read More→
Nada Yoga: Union Through Sound
Using music and sound to connect to a higher state of consciousness is common in most spiritual traditions. This is especially true in India, where many of the Hindu gods… Read More→
Snack Attack: What to Eat Before Yoga
We’ve all gotten the advice not to eat before yoga class—or at least to finish your last meal two hours before beginning practice. If you’ve ever made the mistake of… Read More→
Should You Practice Yoga When Sick?
The winter months are synonymous with the flu season, stuffy noses, sore throats, and nasal congestion. Yet, it’s possible that your immune system fails you anytime during the year, and you… Read More→
13 Key Tips for Creating a Successful Yoga Lifestyle
Beginner students often think the poses and breathing is all there is to master in yoga class. Experienced yogis know that what we practice on our yoga mats is just the… Read More→
CBD and Meditation—Can It Enhance Your Practice?
Cannabidiol (CBD) has been a somewhat controversial wellness product for the last few years, especially when used for meditation. As CBD oil and hemp oils enter wider usage, it turns… Read More→
20 Free Yoga Videos to Boost Gratitude
Maintaining a daily attitude of gratitude is one of the key components to living a happy, healthy, and content life. While it can be challenging to live in a constant… Read More→
How to Create a Home Yoga Retreat
In today’s hectic world, we could all use a few days dedicated to self-care. While yoga retreats are exciting and designed for self-care, they can also be expensive. Every yoga… Read More→
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