You’ve heard that yoga is great for helping you lose weight but are you making one or more of these mistakes along the way? They are all too common, especially for beginners! 1. Underestimating what yoga can do for you. Yoga is one of the most underestimated fat-burning exercises in the world today. It…
1. Try not eating before you practice. Performing yoga in a fasted state will make it more likely your body will pull its energy from your remaining fat stores and thus, will help you burn more fat. 2. Don’t skip relaxation. The relaxation and meditation part of yoga helps to lower your cortisol…
When using yoga poses for weight loss, it’s important to remember that less is more. That instead of poorly doing all hundreds of yoga poses, you should focus on mastering the key poses for strength, flexibility, balance, and weight loss. A lot of people are also skeptical about how effective yoga can be for weight loss. The facts are that…
I used to think sugar was fine… I knew it was bad for you, but I thought it was like any other vice… fine in moderation. Then I looked into doing a sugar detox. It was only until I gave it up did it make all of the difference for my health and happiness. As…
Protein powders tend to have a negative stigma attached to them where women are concerned. The thought is that you only need them if you’re hitting the gym hard every day or that they’ll make you look “bulky.” So. Not. True. Protein powders are actually a fantastic way to get in some extra protein. I’ve…
If you are just getting into the practice, you likely have already realized how much core strength is required for yoga. I know that I didn’t realize how much core strength was required in yoga until I started my practice. I sure learned that fast though… You need strength in your arms and your legs as well,…
These foods that burn belly fat are a great addition to your diet or weight loss program and are so important when you are also trying to exercise to lose weight. This is because when we’re talking about burning belly fat and building muscle, abs are about 80% diet and 20% workout. Have you ever heard…
If you’ve watched even a handful of yoga videos or gone to a few classes, you likely know that yoga requires a LOT of core strength. But the questions remains: “What are the BEST yoga poses for flat abs?” It can help you get fabulous abs whether you’re in it just for the ab workout…
As technology continues to intrude more and more into our lives, the need to create space, relax, and “chill out” has increased as well. This can be easily solved by starting your very own meditation room! A meditation room can help relieve stress and provide the health benefits that come along with stress reduction, such as…
Welcome to the ultimate guide to at home workouts for women. Here I will walk you through some of the best workouts, equipment, and routines designed for women. I can think of plenty of reasons to not want to go to the gym just off the top of our heads. It smells like the body odor…
I’m sure you’ve heard a thing or two about how to lose weight with apple cider vinegar, or you have at least heard of ACV and some of its benefits. There are plenty of good reasons why… It’s not necessarily a new diet trend, but it’s still continuing to grow in popularity. It’s great for your digestive…
Most people will never truly understand the capabilities of their own bodies. The body can do amazing things with the right focus and practice. Getting a good yoga mat is a great investment and the first step towards making big changes in your yoga practice. It’s a sign of your commitment to yourself and your practice….