We’ve all experienced some form of insomnia at particularly stressful times in our lives. It’s normal to have trouble sleeping at these times, and it usually passes after a night or two. Insomnia is a problem only when it becomes … Read More
How to Get Flexible Quickly and Safely
Most people wish they were more flexible but don’t do anything about it, because most flexibility training feels like a weird form of torture. But the actual “trick” to fast flexibility is to focus on the areas you personally need … Read More
Know Before You Go: Bikram Yoga
Most studios and fitness centers offer yoga in a warm or hot room, but Bikram yoga, sometimes called the original hot yoga style, is a whole different ball game. Technically, Bikram is a version of Hatha, a traditional branch of yoga … Read More
5 Yoga Myths to Stop Believing
You Have to Be Flexible to Do Yoga Saying you have to be flexible to do yoga is like saying you have to be in shape to go to the gym, or that you have to be clean to take … Read More
Basic Yoga Class Structure
Most yoga classes follow a similar script, although the details change based on the type of yoga you’re doing and the level of instruction. From the moment you step foot in the studio to the end of your first class, … Read More
Yoga Music Artists For Your Next Class
1) Snatam Kaur She is an American singer-songwriter who performs Kirtan and Indian Devotional Music. All of her albums are beautiful and peaceful. Definitely check out “The Essential Snatam Kaur”. 2) Mirabai Ceiba The amazing duo of Markus and Angelika. … Read More
5 Most Controversial Topics In Yoga
1. THE GREAT VEGETARIAN DEBATE Some schools of yoga say you absolutely can NOT eat meat and call yourself a yoga student. That’s because one of the niyamas of yoga is ahimsa, or non-harming. And, well, you can’t eat meat without harming another … Read More
The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
The benefits of yoga for seniors are much the same as those for the general population: increased muscle tone, balance (which is particularly important), strength, and improved mood. Through pranayama (breathing exercises), lung capacity is increased. You can expect your posture to improve and you … Read More
What is the best type of meditation?
Meditation offers time for relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world where our senses are often dulled. Research suggests that meditation has the potential for more than just temporary stress relief. Educators, spiritual leaders, and mental health experts have developed dozens … Read More
How to Choose and Use Essential Oils
The essential oil that you choose will depend on the purpose—do you want it to help elevate your mood or do you need something to treat a burn? There is no definitive list that specifies which essential oil is used to treat which health condition. For … Read More