Perhaps you showed up to your yoga class with a brand new mat, only to find out it’s much too short. You lay down in Shavasana, noticing you have to pick which appendages should hang off the mat – your legs or your head? This get’s bothersome quite quickly, especially when practicing yoga on a … Read more

Eating and exercise must maintain a close relationship for the best results. However, this relationship is usually better in a long-distance relationship. Okay, comparing these two to a relationship is a stretch, but the point still remains.  If you’re going to exercise, your body needs adequate fuel to do so. However, you might not feel … Read more

Millions of people worldwide practice yoga regularly to better themselves in body and mind. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts a 13% job growth rate for yoga instructors between 2018 and 2028, which is much higher than many other positions. With the demand rising, many folks are stepping up to the plate, obtaining … Read more

Practicing yoga is known for its health benefits across the board. However, aside from the physical and mental health improvements commonly associated with yoga, what about the spiritual side of yoga practice? Is practicing yoga a sin? Dozens of people from varying backgrounds have weighed in on this particular scenario, so there are multiple viewpoints. … Read more

In the health and fitness industry, there are dozens of dos and don’ts, each of them differing from the previous rule. Some folks argue that their way is the best way, while others are vehemently against that particular methodology.  One thing most folks can agree on, though, is that everybody’s fitness journey is different – … Read more

A tractionless yoga mat is an accident waiting to happen. On some surfaces, it’s only a matter of time before the mat skates out from underneath you, giving you a fast track to a hard knock on the ground. So, buying a yoga mat that offers the best traction for the surface you’re working on … Read more

Wardrobe malfunctions are rarely fun but particularly annoying when trying to get something done, like in a yoga class. You’re trying to focus on the flow, but your yoga pants keep migrating south, creating issues. So, instead of spending an hour soaking up a relaxing yoga class, you spend that time fighting with your pants.  … Read more

Perhaps you just finished a killer workout in your hot yoga class and are feeling an all-time high. You feel on top of the world – you’re prioritizing your health and wellness, and you totally rocked that class. However, just after you finish the class and give yourself a pat on the back, you notice … Read more

The world of yoga can be intimidating, especially for newbies. There are dozens of specific, uniquely named poses, flows, and styles, which can be complicated in the beginning. Multiple questions usually arise, each involving a slightly different aspect of yoga, but one of the most common questions involves the duration of each pose.  So, how … Read more

Yoga is supposed to strengthen and rejuvenate your body, not become a nauseating experience. Nausea and dizziness are more common than you’d think in the world of yoga, and there are a few reasons they can happen. Although it is common, it shouldn’t happen all the time.  If it does, you might be doing something … Read more