Yoga is one of the most amazing activities you can do for your body, especially considering you don’t need gym, equipment, or any prior experience! You’ve probably heard a similar pitch for yoga before and maybe even dabbled in a class here and there yourself. But, what is it that’s really so great about yoga? …
Okay, let’s be realistic here. Mediation is never going to completely do away with all of the stress in your life. If only it were so easy. But the point it that it can help to greatly reduce stress. Let’s talk about stress for a moment… There have been a number of studies over the…
For decades, anyone seeking guidance on how to lose weight has been pummeled with instructions on how they must do relentless cardio in order to do so. The reality is, there has been a huge shift away from that notion. Strength and weight training are now recognized [by most] as a better way to lose…
Yoga is really great for you for flexibility, weight loss, and more, but did you know that there are tons of additional health benefits of hot yoga as well? Does the thought of drowning in a puddle of your own sweat while twisting yourself into the shape of a pretzel feel a bit daunting? This…
Balance is often overlooked by yoga newbies because flexibility and weight loss are often the top two goals. These yoga workouts for beginners to improve balance will help you shift your perspective! There are so many reasons why we love yoga. It’s a yummy exercise practice that increases strength, supports weight loss, and relaxes you…
It’s no secret that yoga is healthy for our bodies overall, but did you know it can help relieve back pain while strengthening back muscles? A 2009 study featured on PubMed found that yoga reduces pain in adults who have chronic lower back pain. This makes sense since many yoga poses aim to strengthen back…
We’re all a bit too stressed out these days, but we’ve got a whole list of yoga poses for beginners to promote relaxation to de-stress. Being stressed out is not fun. Not only is it a bummer emotionally, but stress can cause some serious physical health issues. Stress is everywhere. We feel it at work,…
If you’re over 60, the mere thought of starting a new yoga practice can be a little daunting. Online videos and DVDs usually feature lots of pretty, athletic looking women who look incredible in their yoga pants. You might be thinking… “There’s no way my knees can handle THAT!” They make everything look so effortless…
Did you know that a morning yoga routine can help you improve brain function, lower stress levels, and increase flexibility? And these benefits of yoga are just the beginning! Yoga can transform your body and your mind through regular practice, and that’s true for people of all skill levels. It doesn’t take an expert yogi…
There are SO many yoga asanas out there that it can be difficult how to figure out which yoga poses you should do every day. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! And when we say every day, you don’t HAVE to do a full-blown, intensive yoga workout every day. What we mean is simply doing…
Some short office yoga at your desk to break up your workday can improve your health and mood and may even spill over into positive lifestyle changes at home. Back in the day, before email, texting, remote work, and other modern-day conveniences, people were often a lot more active on the job. If you had…
The best way to get the most out of yoga is to choose a workout that matches your ability and flexibility. These top 5 yoga workouts for beginners are a great place to start. When you find the right fit, you’ll fall in love with this gentle but powerful form of exercise—and all of its…