When summer arrives and the warm weather fully kicks in, the last thing you want to do is throw a pair of leggings on to go workout. Sure, running shorts can be worn or spandex, but not all of us want to get rid of our legging attire just because of the weather. The solution …
One of the beauties of practicing yoga is the minimalism of the practice. You could do a whole, one hour, yoga practice with nothing but your body. This makes it easy to begin yoga right away, without having to invest money in equipment. However, if you find that you’re enjoying yoga, you may decide you …
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 …
Seated cross-legged isn’t the only good posture for meditation. Buddhist teacher B. Alan Wallace, for example, is a supporter, in certain circumstances, of the supine position. Equally, standing upright can be perfectly appropriate. This short article outlines two different “standing meditations” with some videos at the end. If you’re in a rush, watch the Kim …
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 …
Visualization holds a prominent place in the practices of most contemplative traditions. In one of Buddhism’s central texts, the Visudhimagga, for example, numerous visual objects are outlined, everything from colored wheels to bloated corpses.¹ The student is directed towards a particular one depending on their temperament. We probably don’t need to go to that kind of …
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 …
If you are constantly on-the-go and have a life that involves lots of traveling, you will not want to neglect your meditation practice. That’s because meditation helps to keep you calm and manage the stress that comes with having to change locations frequently along with the hectic pace that comes with airports as well as …
Candles have formed an integral part of most meditation practices over hundreds of years. In fact, some people use candles as a focal point when it comes to their meditations. Candles are effective for creating your own special meditation atmosphere and space, or you can use them to enhance the meditation with the use 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 …