Category: Yoga

  • Is It Okay to Do Hot Yoga Every Day?

    Is It Okay to Do Hot Yoga Every Day?

    Hot yoga is a fitness technique that involves practicing yoga in a hot, humid environment to encourage muscle flexibility and enhance the health benefits of yoga. The benefits to your heart, mind, and immune system are significant, but there are also risks of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Some worry that practicing hot yoga every day…

  • 10 Cool Alternatives to Cobra Pose

    10 Cool Alternatives to Cobra Pose

    Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise, with millions of people all over the world practicing every day. One of the first poses that you may learn is Cobra Pose, an asana that opens your chest and stretches your spine. Cobra Pose is an incredibly versatile pose- but what if you need…

  • How Many Hours Do Yogis Practice?

    How Many Hours Do Yogis Practice?

    Yogis are essentially experts at yoga, so they naturally practice yoga more than most. Being a yogi means committing to your practice in mind, body, and spirit. Yoga is a very personal journey, so the time spend by yogis practicing can vary. The number of hours that a yogi practices is determined by lifestyle and…

  • Downward Dog 101: How to Do It and Why It Is Essential

    Downward Dog 101: How to Do It and Why It Is Essential

    Downward dog is interchangeably called downward-facing dog or in Sanskrit, adho muhka svanasana. Downward dog is an essential part of any yoga practice. For beginners and experts, downward dog can be a difficult pose to master. Downward dog is considered a resting pose and is simple to explain to others. To get into downward dog,…

  • Are Private Yoga Lessons Worth It?

    Are Private Yoga Lessons Worth It?

    One of the most effective ways to tailor yoga to your body is to hire a private yoga instructor. Yoga can help you reduce your stress level while also getting your body into better shape. However, if you are new to practicing yoga, getting extra attention from a private lesson can help you learn the…

  • Can You Do Yoga on Carpet?

    Can You Do Yoga on Carpet?

    In today’s world full of daily stressors, health and wellness have taken priority in many lives. Physical activities focused on mental and emotional healing, like yoga, have become synonymous with stress relief and general wellness. Finding space within your life, and living room, to perform daily energy-boosting vinyasas can provide adequate aid to a hectic…

  • Do Yoga Balls Have a Weight Limit?

    Do Yoga Balls Have a Weight Limit?

    Imagine being in your yoga class doing a cool new move on your yoga ball and splat! Your yoga ball pops, and you fall on your face and embarrass yourself in front of the entire class. Here’s the thing – it does not happen as easily as most may think. Yoga balls are extremely resistant…

  • Do You Need a Bra for Yoga? 10 Tips and Tricks for Women

    Do You Need a Bra for Yoga? 10 Tips and Tricks for Women

    Have you ever been rushing to your yoga class and arrive just on time only to realize you don’t have a bra to wear? Is it okay to go ahead with your class braless, or are you going to risk injuring yourself during your poses? For some women, they may be perfectly comfortable going without…

  • Does Downward Dog Ever Get Easier?

    Does Downward Dog Ever Get Easier?

    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…

  • Is Yoga Without an Instructor Worth Doing?

    Is Yoga Without an Instructor Worth Doing?

    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…