Using a standard size yoga mat when you are taller than average can be problematic. You will often find yourself going off the mat and onto the floor. Fortunately, there are long yoga mats that you can use, and they come in different colors, types, and categories. Extended yoga mats are ideal even for individuals …
Regardless if you call it a yoga ball, exercise ball, or a stability ball, you want a high-quality product that provides the necessary support for you as you practice yoga. After hours after research by an RYT 200, with additional training in Yoga for post-traumatic stress disorder and special populations, we recommend the URBNFit Exercise …
The mental and physical benefits of practicing yoga are extensive. As scientific research into our wellness increases, we are expanding our understanding of how these benefits are derived and finding the quantitative support of their impact. Recent studies have indicated there may be a correlation between consistent yoga practice and the presence of depressive symptoms. …
Though they’ve been around for years, yoga wheels have recently gained popularity on social media platforms worldwide. Brand new yoga practitioners and seasoned yogis alike are seeking to learn more about the yoga wheel. What exactly is the yoga wheel? What can it do for your body? What are some of the best ways to …
When you’re on your yoga mat, it should give you the feeling of a relaxing escape from all of the stress that you’ve encountered all day long. Instead, if you sweat a lot, it might feel like you have a Slip ‘N Slide in the center of your yoga studio. To survive your sweaty yoga …
The Bikram yoga practice is comprised of 26 hatha yoga poses. It is intended to be done in a room that has been heated between 80 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The high temperatures, commonly used during hot yoga, is believed to help loosen muscles and joints so that the body can move more easily and …
The thing I love most about yoga is that there is no right way to do it. Great yoga classes allow you the ability to do each pose with your own modifications or variations on intensity, and the best yoga leggings are pretty much the same. Each person has their individual practice approach, so everyone …
Are there any recommended yoga poses for plantar fascia? What’s the best type of yoga for plantar fasciitis symptoms? What is plantar fasciitis? If you have been diagnosed with this condition, then you’re probably quite familiar with plantar fasciitis. However, if this word is new to you, or this article came up for you on a …
If you’re a complete yoga addict like I am, then it might be hard for you to take a break from it. This is true for me even when I’m feeling somewhat rundown due to my menstrual cycle starting. Can you do yoga on your period? Yes, you can continue your yoga practice during your …
The yoga mat is designed to offer more protection and traction than the floor provides. The unfortunate thing is that once sweat begins to drip down, most mats will start to fail you. The best yoga mats for sweaty conditions are made using special textures, materials, and designs that retain grip even when moisture is …
Many people suffer from bad knees for different reasons. Those reasons could be from an injury, genetics, arthritis or something else. Often times with bad knees, individuals think that avoiding exercise is the best option but that is not always the case. Exercise is extremely helpful when recovering from an injury or even dealing with …
Brand new yogis and seasoned practitioners alike are starting to wear yoga socks while on their mat. Though people have practiced yoga barefoot for thousands of years, the inventors behind the concept of yoga socks could definitely be on to something! The choice to wear them or not is completely dependant on your personal preference. …
Like many others, I can point back to a childhood adventure that went wrong and permanently caused some damage. I was lucky enough not to have a permanent limp or injury. The first (and last) attempt at a back-flip off the trampoline meant I messed up my knee. That was at eight years old, and …
Only a few years ago, the only type of yoga mat you could buy was a basic mat made from PVC. These mats tended to be sticky, and they typically only came in blue and purple. Today, consumers have a lot more options. No matter what your needs are, you should be able to find …
Yoga is challenging for anyone. Although, when you have large breasts it can make you feel as if you’re not able to achieve the relaxing, mindful states that yoga often encourages. When you are searching for your first studio, you might not be aware of the different yoga styles that are available. For beginners, some …