5 Myths About Yoga
Yoga has become more popular in the United States in recent years, with the number of people taking part in the discipline almost doubling between 2002 and 2012. Today, nearly 10 percent of Americans have…
Category: Yoga & Movement
Discovering the health benefits of yoga
“A regular yoga practice helps other types of activities more than you may think … Most people know that yoga has ties to meditation, deep breathing and can increase flexibility — but many people aren’t…
7 Tips To Manage Life During A Yoga Teacher Training
When one is introducing something new to life, something else has to go. This is true for relationships, for habits, routines and increased productivity. The pecking order of our priorities needs to shift to make…
Monday Morning Mantra: Let Go of Our Darlings
My writing teacher in college would often quote Nobel Prize laureate Faulkner by encouraging us to “let go of our darlings.” This mantra has stuck with me ever since, not just in terms of killing…
Three Do-Anywhere Power Yoga Moves
Tymi Howard is one badassana yogi. The former dancer-turned-fitness guru’s classes are the perfect blend of high energy and make-you-sweat moves. With a few weeks of summer still remaining, we asked Howard to help us…
The Yoga of Aloha
by Jennie Lee, (This is a wonderfully simple article. Read it and you will understand something very simple indeed. The ancient science of Yoga, in all of its forms Hatha; Raja etc) is ultimately about…
5 Yoga Poses to Try Before You Fly
(Being a seasoned traveller now, of what feels like infinite lifetimes, I found this article offers a side benefit that can be acquired through yoga. It is no secret that airliners are squeezing more passengers into the…
Is Taking Yoga Classes Safe?
(This article really speaks to an issue greater than Yoga. It reflects upon social need to take responsibility for one’s own decisions, not only in exercise, but also in all areas of life; health, spirituality,…
13 yoga poses that will help you lose weight
Yoga is a great way to lose weight if practised regularly using the right form. It is light on the joints and the chances of injury – if done initially under the guidance of a…
8 Reasons Why Yoga Is The Best Exercise You Will Ever Get
Also, yoga is not just a set of asanas, but rather a way of life. With a healthy body and calm mind, one is bound to live a happier and stress-free life. Sounds good? But…
103-Year-Old Ludington Yoga Instructor Still Going Strong
A yoga teacher in Mason County is drawing in students — in awe of her age. Lil Hansen has been teaching yoga for more than 20 years, and the 103-year-old woman is still going strong.…
Vinyasa 101: 3 Crucial Things To Know About the Spine
Understanding the anatomy of the spine is essential for both yoga teachers and practitioners. Injury-proof your practice with these three key tips. Vinyasa 101: 3 Crucial Things To Know About the Spine thumbnail courtesy of…