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 …
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. …
I’m always interested in learning about new meditation techniques so I was excited to dig a little bit deeper into the ancient Hawaiian practice called Ho’oponopono. This article is the result of my research. I found it quite difficult to track down any original sources. Most of the books referenced in the Wikipedia article are …
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 …
“If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.” ~ Meister Eckhart “Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of gratitude.” ~ A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh Most of us meditate because it deepens our feelings of well-being, and it’s true that …
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 …
White light meditation is a popular little practice. You can use it almost anywhere to lift your mood. If you’ve got a few moments free throughout the day, I highly recommend learning this practice to fill some of those extra minutes with guided white light meditation. Visualization meditations have a prominent place in most of …