Most people probably think of yoga as a physical exercise that forces participants to twist themselves into human pretzels. While that is one aspect of yoga, the history of this practice goes much deeper. In fact, yoga is thousands of years old and its origins may surprise individuals who are only familiar with its physical …
Rowing provides a full workout, targeting your upper and lower body. It’s also a great aerobic exercise, getting your heart and blood pumping. Luckily, you don’t need an expensive rowing machine to enjoy some of these benefits. With inverted, upright, or incline rows, you can continue working your upper body. You won’t get the full-body …
If you’re not stretching before or after your ab workouts, you’re missing an important piece in your fitness routine. Unfortunately, a lot of people skip stretching before exercising their core. As with other muscle groups, your abdominal muscles benefit from dynamic and static stretching. Stretching helps reduce the risk of injury and promotes greater flexibility. …
After months or years of intense training, you may ask yourself, “why are my arms so skinny?” It’s a frequent problem and one that you can tackle with the right advice. When you struggle to add weight to your arms, it’s often due to one of several common mistakes. Maybe you’re not eating enough or …
There are so many benefits to a consistent yoga practice, but is weight loss one of them? Rather than giving you a definite yes, I’m going to be honest with you and say that it depends on you as a person, as well as your actions. Your overall health, your approach, and the consistency of …
What does namaste mean in yoga? The word namaste (nah-MAH-stay) is everywhere nowadays… bumper stickers on cars…word decor on yoga studio walls…and even on yoga pants and shirts. Have you taken a moment to learn what the phrase actually means though? Namaste is such a special word and gesture that is essential to learn about …
In the Western world, we are increasingly placing an emphasis on health and strength. Fitness classes and gym memberships are on the rise as we focus on improving our external strength, but what about our internal health and fitness? In addition to the superficial muscles that more clearly show strength and tone, we also have …
Yin Yoga is a slower paced style of yoga that focuses on release. A release of tension and strain in the body that can be caused by constant non-movement, age or injury. This style of yoga was founded by Paulie Zink in the 1970s and has since been intriguing yogis everywhere. This fascination is caused …
Let’s say that this past week you did a one-hour vinyasa yoga flow every day followed by a fifteen-minute self-love meditation, and then went to Taco Bell and engorged 1,500 calories of heavily-processed tacos. That’s a balanced, healthy lifestyle, right? Errr…not really! If you’re craving Taco Bell, or you’re short on money and have a …
Essential oils and yoga separately have their own benefits, but when you put these two together, it is the perfect combination. There are many different essential oils and people use them for a variety of reasons. As there are many different styles of yoga which people are also attracted to for different reasons. It is …
Cellulite is the bane of most women’s existence in the form of stubborn, dimpled, lumpy skin that is caused by fat pushing its way through the connective tissue between the skin. One of those realities of life that will not necessarily go away for good, but can be managed with the proper tools and treatment. …
Nothing is more unpleasant than the smell of your yoga clothes after a nice sweaty hot yoga workout. The key is to immediately take your sweaty clothes off, change into dry, fresh clothes and wash your sweaty clothes soon after completing your workout. But some of us are guilty of staying in the sweaty yoga …
Yogis come from all different backgrounds, and some require the use of corrective lenses, either eyeglasses or contact lenses (i.e., wear glasses for yoga). Just because yogis wear corrective lenses does not mean they are restricted from practicing yoga. It has been said that some yoga instructors do not allow eyeglasses to be worn in …
Whether you’re a brand new yoga practitioner or you haven’t even stepped on the mat yet, you might be wondering what the best accessories are to use while you practice. Yoga mats are typically the first thing people consider purchasing when they’re initially getting into the practice. While many yoga practitioners do have their own …
Hatha Yoga is a style of yoga that is used to describe most of the practices of yoga from Vinyasa to Ashtanga and many in between. If you can think of any modern-day style of yoga from core power yoga to goat yoga, then you have a pretty good idea of the different practices in …
Have you been wondering how to create more intimacy in your relationship? Are you looking for creative ways to build lasting trust with a yoga partner? Or are you just looking out for a work-out buddy? Welcome to the world of partner yoga! Partner yoga includes yoga poses for two or more people. This wonderful …