Yoga practitioners of all experience levels agree on the importance of finding a yoga mat that fits your specific needs. The challenge should come from the stretches not from a poor yoga mat not offering the proper support! The best yoga mats are going to be comfortable, easy to maintain, and provide support wherever you …
A yoga chair is a chair that some yogis use in their practice for certain poses or for the entire practice. A yoga chair does not have to be a particular type of chair, but any chair can be used while practicing yoga. There are certain chairs that are classified as ‘yoga chairs’ but you …
The practice of yoga originated thousands of years ago, and it’s been steadily evolving ever since. From styles like one of the most traditional forms, Ashtanga, or something a bit more modern like Bikram, to power vinyasa classes and everything in between, yoga continues to flourish and expand in many directions. Those who practice yoga …
Yoga provides many health benefits, but one benefit is a little more challenging to describe. Basically, yoga makes you feel good. After finishing a yoga class, you have probably experienced the feeling of a gigantic weight being lifted off of your shoulders. This feeling of calmness is amazing, but most everyone knows that yoga helps you …
You’ve likely seen guys using pre-workout supplements before heading to the gym, but pre-workout supplements aren’t limited to men. In fact, women can also use a boost of energy when working out. It has been scientifically proven that your work performance can be improved by taking a pre-workout supplement (or sometimes just a cup of …
It can be frustrating trying to get into shape. At times you feel like you are eating and exercising well, but not getting to where you want and need to be. This is where starting a food journal comes into play! A very good food journal can help yogis keep track of everything you drink …
A yoga mat bag could be exactly what you need for an easier way to namaste. Attempting to carry a yoga mat without a bag is never easy no matter how tightly the mat is rolled. Yoga mats are bulky and tend to uncurl at the most inappropriate time. A yoga mat bag helps make …
Have you noticed yoga studios on every corner of your city or town? Or maybe you see yoga all over television and you just cannot wrap your head around the reason why this activity has swept the globe. You have been feeling anxious and stressed lately and you have seemingly tried everything, but nothing has …
Are you tired of headphones disconnecting during your yoga routine? The days of earphones hanging all the way down to the top of your navel are gone. Nowadays, wireless or smaller corded earphones are more efficient than longer earphones. Some people enjoy listening to music, the news, lectures, podcasts, etc., when working out and having …
If the thought of hosting your first yoga workshop has come to mind lately, you may be wondering how to go about planning it and whether you even should. Don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed or discouraged though. Right now, I’m going to explain everything you need to know about creating a yoga workshop, breaking …
The infamous muffin top (also commonly referred to as love handles) is the excess fat that peers out of the waistline. Muffin tops are most visible when tight-fitting pants are worn. Women are the most commonly affected by muffin tops for various reasons. Whatever the reason, muffin tops are annoying but fortunately can be reduced …
Ayurveda can be translated as the “knowledge of life” and dates back more than 5,000 years rooted in the ancient Sanskrit texts, Vedas, which are an important part of India’s history. Ayurveda explores the relationships between the physical constitution, emotional nature, and spiritual outlook. The Ayurveda way is rooted in the belief that every part …
A yoga mat is an amazing investment because you can bring it absolutely anywhere! You can do more than yoga on your mat, you can stretch or even do core work. With all that you can and will do on your mat, you must know how to clean it properly because sweat and dirt will …
Yoga is as much an emotional activity as it is a physical one. A consistent yoga practice will improve not only your emotional, mental and spiritual health but it will also improve your physical health. You do not go into yoga strong, you develop strength over time during consistent yoga practices. Yoga changes your mind, …
Yoga is a practice for all ages, shapes, colors, and sizes. The inclusivity of yoga brings together individuals from various backgrounds and mindsets yet the image of a typical yogi in most commonly presented in marketing and media often doesn’t capture this diversity. When most people think of yoga a certain body type may come …