Ahimsa: Incorporating the Concept of non-Violence in a Yoga Class
Ahimsa or non violence is one of the 5 Yamas. The Yamas, which deal with self-regulation, are 1 of the eight limbs of yoga.
Be Still: Why Static Holds Are Best for Lowering Blood Pressure
A large scale study challenges current guidelines on the types of exercise that best lowers blood pressure.
Why Yoga Calms You Down
Practicing yoga increases GABA levels. This helps improve mood, makes us feel less anxious, and calms us down.
It's Healthy to Not Judge Emotions: How a Yoga Class Can Incorporate This Valuable Lesson
A recent study shows that not judging negative emotions is good for us. And here's how we can incorporate this lesson in yoga.
A Yoga Grounding and Opening Sequence for Everyone
A simple and effective way to start a yoga class that combines movement with philosophy and positive mental shift.
Yoga Class Theme: Proprioception and Body Awareness
How to incorporate proprioception in a yoga class. Tips and cues to cultivate our 6th sense.
Bennd Yoga Mat: Review
Bennd yoga mats live and breathe sustainability. I've been using the mat for two months now, and here's how it's going.
Backbends: Cues, Anatomy, and Visualizations
Useful verbal cues when learning about backbends. This applies to teachers leading a yoga class or for your own personal practice.
Padmasana or Lotus Pose: Meaning and Logic of This Meditation Pose
Padmasana is associated with meditation. Why is this pose helpful for meditation and why is it called lotus pose?
Yoga Class Theme: Slow and Calm for Power Yoga
Incorporating slow movements in a power yoga class can be challenging. Here are ways to build heat, get a workout, while calming the mind.
On Starting a Handstand Journey: 12 Lessons Learned
It's been 3 years of learning how to balance on my hands. Here are the lessons learned from the practice and ways to stay committed.
5 Unexpected Ways Yoga Improves Our Relationship with Body Weight
In my 20 years of practice, I learned that yoga helps with weight loss because you stop thinking about it.
Yoga Accessories Made of Mushrooms by Lululemon
Part of its effort to produce more sustainable products, Lululemon introduced a yoga accessories collection made of mushrooms.
Opening a Yoga Class: Ideas and Tips for Teachers
A yoga class requires a grounding section to start. This part of the class sets the tone and allows teachers to connect with students.
Paul McCartney’s Eye Yoga Routine and More Ways to Exercise Your Ocular Muscles
From Paul McCartney's eye yoga routine, here are ways to incorporate this ancient practice daily and exercise your eye muscles.
The Many Ways to Grow a Yoga Career on Instagram: The Economy of Yoga Is Online
The different personas and content yoga influencers rely on when it comes to building an Instagram account.
How Yoga Helps with Depression and Anxiety
A dosage study on the effects of yoga on clinical depression, anxiety, and overall mental health. The path to yoga as a form of therapy.
Creating a Yoga Scene Using HomeKit: Technology and Your Yoga Practice
Using HomeKit and smart products to create a yoga scene at home helps me maintain a consistent practice. Here are the steps.
Clean Activewear Is Here
We explore the fabrics used in making yoga clothes, synthetic fabrics, and the brand bringing us clean activewear.
The Evolution of Yoga
After 20 years of practicing yoga, much has changed. From the east, to the west, and now a global movement, this is the evolution of yoga.