The use of mantras is a simple yet powerful technique to enhance the many benefits of your yoga practice… While you may be familiar with yogic breathing or Pranayama techniques, and certainly with yoga poses or asanas, one yoga practice that you may not be as comfortable with is the practice of mantras. Mantras – […]
Enhance your indoor yoga practice space with these 4 beneficial plants… Creating a calm and relaxing space for your yoga practice is important for getting the most out of your yoga experience. There are many different ways to create a relaxing atmosphere, from candles to calming music, incense, or meditative art pieces. One way that […]
Wake up and energize your body and mind by starting your day with these 8 Yang yoga poses… Ancient Eastern modalities classify energy as being either Yin or Yang. Yin energy is related to passivity, coolness, and grounding/Earth centered focus. Yang relates to heat, dynamic energy, and an upward or external focus. Yin is also […]
Learn how to use the technique of Mula Bandha to increase both the physical and mental benefits of your yoga practice… Have you ever been in a yoga class (or watching one online) and heard the instructor say something that sounded like “apply mule bond” and wondered what the heck she was talking about? This […]
Incorporate these 4 fall rituals into your practice and life to find inner balance as we transition to a new season… It is hard to believe that the year is coming to an end already… With everything that has gone on this year, it sometimes feels like we are stuck in a time warp, and […]
Keep your yoga practice affordable with these budget-friendly yoga tips… One of the great things about yoga is that it can be done just about anywhere and you don’t need a lot of special equipment. Still, if you’re taking regular classes several times a week, it can add up – especially if you add in […]
All the yoga ads show thin, fit women, but what about those of us with larger body types? Here are a few practice tips for plus-sizes… While yoga is a great form of exercise for those of all shapes, sizes, and ages, many people feel insecure about trying yoga if they aren’t already super-thin and […]
Create a fulfilling home yoga practice for yourself with these 4 simple steps… If you’re new to doing yoga at home, it can sometimes be difficult to find your “groove”. Family needs and distractions can intrude on what should be a calming and centering experience, turning it into something more stressful than relaxing. In order […]
Thinking of trying prenatal yoga? Here are answers to 4 common questions that you may be wondering about… When you are pregnant, it seems everyone has an opinion about what you should or shouldn’t do! One important skill to learn early on in the pregnancy is to be able to listen to these opinions, comment […]
Feeling flustered by the summer heat? Keep your cool with this sequence of cooling yoga poses! Summer has arrived and it’s HOT out there! If you find yourself feeling hot, sticky, irritable, and generally uncomfortable in the summer weather, you’re not alone. According Ayurvedic traditions, they would say your Pitta dosha is being overstimulated by […]
