As yoga continues to gain popularity in mainstream culture, it understandably passes through (sometimes oddly-specific) trends. From goat yoga to toe yoga, there are many creative ways to spice up your yoga practice. One of the more prominent trends currently gaining interest is naked yoga. The idea of practicing yoga asana in…
Have you ever felt intensely physically tired, yet your mind starts racing as soon as your head hits the pillow, leaving you tossing and turning for a long time? If your sweet dreams seem to be floating just out of reach, a few minutes of gentle sleep yoga might be…
Do you ever find yourself repeatedly hitting the snooze button, struggling to drag yourself out of bed in the mornings? If you feel like one of those “don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” sort of people, it might be time to re-think your morning routine! It’s not…
“But I can’t even touch my toes!” is an all-too-common rationalization for why people feel apprehensive to take up a yoga practice. While yoga can indeed help improve flexibility, its objective extends far beyond achieving impressively-contorted asanas. Those who do practice yoga know that its health benefits are actually quite…
There are many reasons you may be drawn to begin a yoga practice. While it is a popular form of physical exercise, yoga offers the added benefits of calming the mind and inspiring healthy habits in other areas of life. The physical benefits of doing yoga are numerous. When practiced…
Yoga is an ancient practice that involves specific poses (asanas) and breathwork (pranayama). It has been increasingly growing in popularly in the last decade. It’s hard to scroll down your Instagram feed without seeing people striking an impressive asana. Seemingly, people everywhere are doing yoga—and that’s for good reason. Studies…
Although an ancient practice, yoga has many modern applications. In the last century, the physical practice of yoga evolved into a popular form of exercise that benefits the body, mind, and spirit (1). When practiced regularly, yoga may be an effective tool to help you lose weight, especially its more…
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