As you have probably learned by now, yoga is a valuable, low impact way to greatly improve flexibility and burn some calories without even realizing it. Although not as famous as the downward dog, the sphinx pose is just as popular in yoga, helping to heal the back while working the front and back cores.…
There are lots of different opinions about yoga and showering. In fact, if you ask Google whether you should shower before or after your routine, you’ll probably find opposite opinions right on the first search page. If there’s so much disagreement, can there be one right answer? You can shower before or after yoga if…
Imagine this scenario. You purchase a yoga mat only to have it crumble after less than five yoga sessions. If this scenario sounds familiar to you, you need answers about why your mat is falling apart. Many factors play into why a yoga mat falls apart, like: the quality of the mat how often you…
You may have seen photos of some people doing yoga with their toddlers. This scenario is nothing new or uncommon, especially if you have been doing yoga for quite some time and are following other yoga practitioners on social media. You are bound to see yogi parents doing the headstand or doing the downward-facing dog…
One of the oldest and most versatile forms of exercise in the world is yoga. It has been practiced in India for thousands of years and has become very mainstream in the Western world – and beyond. Many yogis stray beyond the simple mat and incorporate yoga blocks into their practice. Yoga blocks enhance poses,…
Yoga either seems really relaxing or way too hard to most novices. It is one of those workouts where, although there’s some sweating involved, you must control your breath and keep your heartrate low. Using only your bodyweight, you get a strength training and stretching session that works your whole body as well as your…
The practice of yoga has grown significantly since its humble beginning well over two millennia ago; for many beginner yogis, as well as more practiced ones, using a yoga block is essential to getting the most out of their classes. Yoga blocks aid the body in settling into a pose, while also supporting range of…
There are many kinds of yoga styles. A style commonly used by many yoga instructors is Pranayama yoga. This type of yoga focuses on breathing techniques and the control of your breath throughout the process. Pranayama yoga can begin working in minutes. However, the effects become more noticeable through a few weeks of regular practice.…
