Maybe you’ve just taken up yoga, or you’ve been practicing now for a while, you might start asking yourself if any of these poses will come any more comfortable to you. Notably, one of the most widely recognized poses for yoga, the downward-facing dog can be a challenging pose for people just starting to practice…
Practicing yoga has many health benefits for your body and mind. It’s an excellent form of exercise that almost anyone can do. While some choose to practice in a studio with an instructor, others may find themselves unable to do that. But is yoga without an instructor worth doing? Yoga without an instructor is worth…
Yoga provides a host of benefits to those who practice the discipline. Yoga can strengthen a person’s mind and body in a way that other types of exercise do not. The workout that you get at a traditional gym is one thing, but a yoga workout can be just as, if not more, intense than…
Yoga has gained popularity in the west in the past few decades, becoming known for improving general health and toning muscles. As new styles and practices have gained popularity, many claim to provide incredible benefits or be the best. While many yoga styles will help with muscle toning, there are some distinct styles that focus…
Yoga is known to be one of the best exercises for improving flexibility and general health. As the practice has gained in popularity, there has been an ever-increasing number of styles, practices, and poses all claiming to be the best or provide the most benefits. For those looking to increase flexibility specifically, almost any yoga…
Most people see yoga as a way to release tension and stress, so why is it that yoga can sometimes make you angry? If yoga makes you angry, it can be frustrating. You probably did not go into those yogic exercises to get angry; you truly had your mind set on a relaxing session. But, when that does not come, you are…
If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, it might be time to transition your practice to an intermediate level. It can be hard to figure out where to start as you advance on your yoga journey, so we’ve got some suggestions that may help. To go from beginner to intermediate yoga, start working towards…
Yoga is a healthy way for your body and mind to find a balance that improves your wellbeing. Yoga improves your blood flow and overall flexibility while decreasing your stress levels. Yoga is a natural way for your body to improve its strength and conditioning while incorporating helpful mindfulness techniques that you can incorporate in…
Have you ever wondered what the differences were between a cobra pose and a sphinx pose? They seem essentially the same and you could easily mistake whether or not your neighbors are just doing the wrong pose. Better yet, were you in the middle of class and wondered whether you are doing it incorrectly or…
