Ashtanga yoga is a style of yoga that was created by Sri K. Pattabi Jois. This particular practice of yoga connects the breath with a series of poses that are done by the yogi in six different series as progression occurs. The connection produces intense internal heat and purifying sweat that detoxifies the muscles and …
Whether you’re new to practicing yoga or you’ve been practicing for years, you’ve likely seen or experienced using different props during class. It seems that often times, props can get a bad reputation, with some practitioners feeling that they seem weak by using them. Some people might even feel that props are meant only for …
Hot yoga is not for the faint of heart. This type of yoga is done in a room that is heated 85 to 95 degrees or over 100 degrees for the entire class. The reasoning behind this is to loosen your muscles while contorting your body in and out of different poses and as well …
If you haven’t been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder, you may not understand what a thyroid is, and its overall job within our body. That’s totally fine! It’s definitely not an everyday topic. To put it most simply, the thyroid is a gland, or an organ in the body that secretes chemical substances, located in …
If you’re looking for a yoga teacher to follow and learn from in the convenience of your own home, you’ve come to the right place! This list consists of the best yoga instructors in the world. Although, since YouTube is so popular, I start the list with the best yoga teachers on YouTube. Use this …
Yoga props can be used for any level yogi, and they are not just for beginners. In fact, yoga props are encouraged for yogis to use during their practice because they promote freedom, stability, and support. You may be an experienced yogi, but some poses may not be easy for you. In these cases, you …
Several months ago I noticed a very strange circular device that was showing up in the photos of many yoga practitioners that I follow on my Instagram account. Occasionally, it was in the background and other times it was used as a support during backbends. I was curious. Backbends are very challenging for me so …
Upon completing the 200+ hours of required training needed to become a yoga teacher, you may feel eager to start teaching and share all the skills that you’ve just learned. Utilizing a sense of eagerness, you begin attempting to land a yoga teacher job anywhere. Upon applying for numerous yoga teacher jobs, you realize very …
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints the cause pain and stiffness and worsens with age. Arthritis does not discriminate and can happen to anyone at any age. It can be caused by injury or occur as you become older. If you suffer from arthritis, then you know how difficult it can be …
I truly adore my daily yoga mat. It is a thick, cushy, and highly protective of all my joints. However, it is not the best yoga mat available for travel. If I attempt to bring it on the plane, the transportation security staff will more than likely ask why I am traveling with a rolled-up …
Watching an experienced yogi flow between poses, floating from Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) to Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Fold) with ease, can give the deceiving impression that yoga is an easy or gentle practice. Yin yoga can be gentle, but other styles of practice require tremendous amounts of strength and control to maneuver …
Yoga Nidra Meditation is a state between sleep and consciousness that aides in emotional and physical healing, rewiring of the brain and self-discovery. “Yogic sleep” is often what Yoga Nidra is referred to as because you are in a state of sleep but still conscious. We as a society are extremely stressed and our nervous …
For a few years now, goat yoga has really started catching on amongst the yoga community and has even caught the eyes of non-yogis. Yes, you heard right! Goat yoga. Whether you’re new to yoga or you’ve been practicing for a while, it’s likely that you’ve at least heard talk of doing yoga with goats. …
When summer arrives and the warm weather fully kicks in, the last thing you want to do is throw a pair of leggings on to go workout. Sure, running shorts can be worn or spandex, but not all of us want to get rid of our legging attire just because of the weather. The solution …
One of the beauties of practicing yoga is the minimalism of the practice. You could do a whole, one hour, yoga practice with nothing but your body. This makes it easy to begin yoga right away, without having to invest money in equipment. However, if you find that you’re enjoying yoga, you may decide you …