It is very common to think that if you’re not in pain, it means you’re not working hard enough. It’s almost as if an unseen force gives you brownie points for getting hurt while doing your exercise. When it comes to yoga, the sentiment seems to be similar. Just because it’s relaxing, many people don’t […]
Read MoreWhy Does Yoga Help with Posture
From running after kids to running the boardroom, everyday activities put a heavy strain on our bodies. Over time the strain can have a compound effect, affecting the way our bodies are able to move and function. This is especially true when it comes to posture. The good news is, yoga can help. Yoga Brings […]
Read MoreWhich Yoga Is Best For Me?
Developed in Northern India, yoga has roots that trace back over 5,000 years. Yoga is a spiritual development practice designed to train an individual’s body and mind and to help them become aware of their nature. Successfully connecting the mind, body, and spirit through yoga requires matching the proper practice with the individual’s personality and […]
Read MoreHow Yoga Changes Your Body
Millions of people benefit from yoga every single day. This form of exercise and mediation is popular because of the amazing effects it has on your body. If you’re curious about the way yoga can help your overall health, take a look at the following benefits. Yoga Improves Your Flexibility Flexibility is important for several […]
Read More5 Yoga Poses That Help to Reduce Stress
The practice of yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years ago. Over the centuries, different cultures have adopted many different styles of yoga in their lives. No matter the style, people all over the world use yoga to achieve the same basic things: Mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Yoga is beneficial to your […]
Read MoreDoes Meditation Actually Work?
There are thousands of internet think-pieces about self-care floating around these days. They encourage us to take time for ourselves, relax, release stress, and reflect on our thoughts and feelings. These are all principles of meditation, and yet many of us still ask ourselves whether meditation actually works. Does all that sitting around and focusing […]
Read More5 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Yoga
We do yoga to improve our posture, become fitter, and find inner peace. But, what happens when the poses that are meant to benefit us actually start harming us? This is exactly what happens when we perform yoga poses without being mindful of what we’re doing and how we’re doing them. Yoga poses and common […]
Read MoreLiving Fully with the 12 Laws of Transformation
Modern day living has separated us from our natural state. With high-stress levels, we have lost touch with ourselves and our mind and bodies are suffering a disconnect. To bring ourselves back into the flow, we need to discover and live by the 12 Laws of Transformation. When the laws become part of our lives, […]
Read MorePlank Power Party: 25 Minute Yoga Practice to Create Strength
There are many people who think that yoga doesn’t build strength. The truth is that there are plenty of yoga postures and positions that can help you greatly boost your strength, such as the forearm plank. But, we aren’t going to look at the forearm plank today. We’re actually going to find out how to […]
Read MoreYoga Poses Everyone Does Wrong and How to Fix Them
Yoga delivers the physical and mental health benefits they promise if you take care to ensure that your poses and breathing are on point. A common mistake rookies make is not inhaling and exhaling correctly. When you inhale, your chest and stomach should expand, and when you release your breath (exhale), they should contract. What […]
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