Yoga is one of the lesser demanding exercises when it comes to necessary materials. If you’d like, you can get away practicing without any materials at all, as some yoga styles don’t even require a mat. However, if you’re on your way to becoming a dedicated yogi, you’ll probably want to invest in a few … Read more

When most of us think of meditation, we think of deep, resounding peace, where we are overwhelmed by a feeling of calm. While we know meditation can improve our emotional well-being and overall health, how do we know when we’re meditating? If you’re new to meditation, it might feel like a waste of time, especially … Read more

Perhaps you’re halfway through your yoga class, and the instructor tells you to take out your yoga block for the next pose. Everyone around you calmly gets their blocks ready, and you’re sitting there wondering where you missed the memo – what even is a yoga block?  Yoga blocks are often used to modify or … Read more

Skipping rope is an excellent exercise that doesn’t require an obscene amount of equipment. All you’ll need is a jumping rope and plenty of room for practicing. From there, all you need to do is coordinate your jumps with the rhythm at which you turn the rope – it’s as simple as that (sometimes easier … Read more

When most folks think of meditation, they think of being criss-cross-applesauce on the floor, hands resting gently on the knees, and their eyes closed. However, while this is often the portrayal of meditation, this isn’t always what it looks like.  Meditation can take various forms and isn’t restricted to a particular pose, contrary to popular … Read more

Yoga can seem like a complex activity for newbies, but it doesn’t have to be. Although yoga is full of different traditions, poses, and styles, it’s fundamentally simple. Yoga focuses on exercise, healthy breathing, relaxation, diet and nutrition, and thinking and meditation. Beyond that, don’t overthink it.  However, that’s easier said than done, especially if … Read more

Perhaps you recently attended your first yoga class and noticed many participants have a yoga towel. So, you decide to get yourself one. Upon receiving the towel, you decide you want to wash it before using it during class. However, you’re unsure about the care instructions.  Maybe there isn’t a care label, so you’re left … Read more

Hot yoga classes are intense; there’s no doubt about that. Many of these sessions take place in a sweltering studio set to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with multiple individuals sweating it out throughout the class. The moves are grueling on their own, but once you add the elevated temperature to the mix, you take it … Read more

After a sweaty, heart-pumping yoga session, your yoga mat probably isn’t as clean as it could be. If you’re at home or heading straight home from your yoga class, cleaning the mat isn’t a big deal – you can easily wipe it down once you get home. However, if you’re on the go, you might … Read more

Knee pain isn’t a pleasant side effect of yoga. Unfortunately, pain in the knees while kneeling is something many individuals experience in yoga. Your knees are a sensitive part of your body, so you need to take care of them. Many folks turn to yoga as a method of recovery after a knee injury, but … Read more