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The word “chakra” is thrown around quite a bit and used to poke fun at people who are having a bad day or they’re in a perpetual state of grumpiness. “You need to align your chakras!”, people will jest. Sounds easy, right? But who am I kidding? How many people actually know what a chakra is? Why … Read more >>
Have you ever wondered if there’s a type of yoga out there that’s a mixture of strength and cardio without losing the essence of yoga? You’re in luck because there is! A popular type of yoga offered in most places is vinyasa flow yoga, and it’s the perfect combo of sweat and shaking muscles. It sounds complicated … Read more >>
Do you remember how nerve-wracking your first day of school was? Every year for 12 or 13 years you probably walked through the doors of your school in new clothes, with a backpack full of crisp notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils. No matter what grade you were in, that first day was always nerve-wracking. I don’t … Read more >>
Most runners want to hit the elusive sub-7 minute mile, and many yogis want to defy gravity. When I first started yoga, I was sure I’d never be able to do any kind of inversion, but I wanted to experience those poses so badly I didn’t give up! Now that I’m able to do inverted yoga sequences, … Read more >>
You could meditate for an hour every day, escape to a mountaintop retreat with nothing but the clothes on your back, or pitch a tent on a secluded beach, and you’ll still have stress. Regardless of what society tries to tell you, there’s no such thing as insignificant stress. Your current stressor might not be a … Read more >>
Depression and anxiety are very real problems for millions of people. Statistics show as much as 18 percent of the adult population suffers from anxiety. (1) There are many causes for anxiety and depression, but there are a myriad of ways to manage it. Yoga is highly recommended by mental health professionals for battling the effects of … Read more >>
Last week I overheard a discussion where the general consensus was yoga is not for fat people. This widespread belief smote my heart! Yoga has been so incredibly healing for my body image that I can’t fathom not having my practice because someone told me my body made me incapable. I used to weigh 250 pounds. Looking back, … Read more >>
The “Om” symbol is found in a wide variety of places. It’s found on jewelry and clothing, and it’s even joked about in TV shows and movies. “Om” (aum) is considered the most sacred Hindu mantra, appearing at the beginning and end of many Sanskrit prayers and texts. Because it’s seen in so many places, it seems … Read more >>
Yoga is a shoe-free activity, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take your love of yoga with you off the mat. Even non-yogis are realizing the comfort of yoga mats, and they’re incorporated into a variety of styles of shoes. Slip your feet into some of the best yoga shoes for women and you’ll feel … Read more >>
Your yoga practice has probably evolved quite a bit from when you first started. I know when I got more comfortable with my asana, my time on the mat became more than exercise: it turned into play time. Whether I’m trying to master new poses or I just need some time for me, yoga is fun … Read more >>