Starting a yoga practice can quite often be intimidating for many first-timers. Most people seem to believe that they should be able to bend like Gumby before they even take their first class. Others have absolutely no idea what to expect. In an effort to help dispel some of these myths, and shed some light … Read more10 Most Common Questions and Concerns for Yoga Beginners
1. Understand your own personal goals and motives for wanting to try yoga. While most practitioners come to yoga with the goal of de-stressing and relaxing, that is not the case for everyone. Today, yoga is being recognized for its amazing and powerful healing benefits. It seems as though there is not one condition that … Read moreFive Steps to Choosing the Right Yoga Class
Meditation seems to be an elusive topic: often researched, seldom understood. However, it is one of the most important parts of a yoga practice. Many people are drawn to yoga for a whole litany of reasons, but they stay because they feel calmer, happier, more open, and less stressed; developing a meditation practice can increase … Read moreHow to Begin a Home Yoga Meditation Practice
The increasingly popular Aerial Yoga is also called Anti-gravity yoga. It sounds space age, but it’s really about taking your yoga practice into the air to achieve better balance. In practice, it involves fighting against gravity with your body to achieve traditional poses without the floor to push against. It is encouraged that you start … Read moreAn introduction to aerial yoga for beginners
In recent years, a new toy has been appearing more and more frequently in yoga studios across America. It is something has gained widespread recognition among yogis, and even some celebrities have jumped in on the trend, with good reason. This new prop is extremely versatile and allows even the newest yogis to expand their … Read moreA beginner’s guide to the yoga wheel
After you’ve spent weeks or months using your yoga mat, it’s only natural that it has collected quite a bit of sweat and grime over time and you may not want to spend the extra money on a wash for your yoga mat. But what if you found out that there’s another way? Below, you … Read moreHow to Wash Your Yoga Mat in the Washing Machine
Are you trying to begin practicing yoga? Have you been waiting around for someone to teach you because you don’t know where to start? If that’s your situation then you’re in luck! Below, you can find four of the very best yoga videos for beginners on Youtube. Rachel Brathen’s 10 Minute Yoga Flow First, Rachel … Read moreBest Yoga Youtube Videos for Beginners
Male or Female, regardless of the sport or discipline, all athletes can benefit from adding yoga into their training regimen. Aside from the obvious physical benefits such as increased strength, endurance, and flexibility, yoga has tremendous positive side effects on our mental health and overall well being. Many athletes credit their yoga practice for the … Read moreBenefits of Yoga for Athletes
While most people think of yogis as having extreme flexibility, standing on their heads, or balancing on one finger, the truth is, ANYONE can do yoga. In modern times, yoga has been adapted for many different types of people because of its wide-ranging benefits. For instance, did you know that yoga is actually extremely beneficial … Read moreGuide to chair yoga for seniors
Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga, also abbreviated as SUP yoga, is an activity that has gained popularity around the world in the last few years. A paddle board is similar to a surf board but is typically bigger in length, width, and weight therefore making it more sturdy to stand on. Paddle boarding itself is … Read moreAn Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga