Try these 6 restorative and relaxing yoga poses to relieve stress throughout your body and mind… One of the most touted benefits of yoga is its ability to relieve stress. While all forms of exercise can help to relieve stress to some extent, yoga is uniquely suited to helping relax both the body and mind. […]
It seems like such a female-dominated activity, but should men do yoga as well? While that may seem like a weird question at first, when you think about it, the majority of yoga photos we see in the Western world today are of women doing yoga, or women modelling yoga clothes and accessories in commercials, […]
Here’s a look at what science says about yoga and your immune system… Immune health has been top-of-mind for just about everyone over the past few months, and while there are many natural strategies for boosting your immune system and improving your immunity, one of our favorites is yoga! Not only does yoga feel good, […]
Yoga in the workplace can make your job more healthy, productive, and fun! Here’s why… We know that yoga has many benefits for athletes, seniors, and even kids – but what about regular old office workers? No matter what kind of shape you’re in, or how flexible (or inflexible) you may be, or where you […]
Yoga isn’t just a good form of exercise for people who are already in great shape – it can also be used to rehabilitate or even prevent recurring injuries… Yoga can be a great form of exercise for those recovering from an injury or in a rehabilitation program. However, yoga is also particularly good at […]
A regular yoga practice can be a great way to stay strong and mobile as you age! Here are 4 of the top health benefits of yoga for seniors… While some people think of yoga as a pursuit for young, “bendy” people, in fact, yoga has numerous benefits for seniors as well, and can be […]
Let’s get back to basics with a quick look at some of the main features and benefits of yoga, by answering the question, what is yoga anyway? While you are probably already at least a bit familiar with yoga if you find yourself reading this blog, sometimes it’s good to revisit the basics and remind […]
Want to boost your mood, improve your posture, reduce stress and menopausal symptoms, build a stronger, healthier body, and feel better about yourself? Try yoga! Here are just a few of the many benefits of yoga for women… Yoga can provide so many benefits – from improved strength and flexibility, to better balance and posture, […]
Yin Yoga is good for a lot more than just flexibility! Here are a few of the unique benefits of a regular Yin Yoga practice… You may know Yin Yoga for its deep, slow, stretches, but besides improving our physical flexibility, there is another important reason why Stefanie Arend, author of Be Healthy with Yin […]
When used regularly and under the supervision of a qualified trauma-informed instructor, yoga can be very beneficial for trauma survivors in a number of ways. Here’s why yoga is so beneficial for those dealing with trauma… While not a cure-all, yoga has been used by more and more doctors in recent years to help treat […]
