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How to Avoid those Embarrassing Moments on Your Yoga Mat

Don’t overestimate your abilities. In yoga class the other day, the burly guy right behind me tumbled out of handstand and narrowly missed landing on me, his flailing feet grazing

5 Poses to Increase Flexibility

As we age, we lose water in our tissues and intervertebral discs, our muscles and tendons lose elasticity,  and we start to experience the all too familiar feeling of “stiffness

Yoga Might Be The Best Valentine’s Gift You Can Give

can open the heart both spiritually and physically. From poses like back bends to forward folds, yoga can open one up to both give and receive love. explains how certain

Half Moon Pose Calms and Balances

Half Moon pose is a yoga pose that creates balance and strength. It also requires focus, stillness and trust. Click here to master this pose!

Is There Competition In Yoga?

Yoga is about doing your best with your body. But, is there competition in yoga? Let’s break it down and you be the judge!

5 Reasons to Take Some Rest In Child’s Pose

Childs pose is a great resting pose to center yourself during your practice. Click here to learn all the benefits!

Why Headstands Don’t Matter

As someone who struggles with getting upside down, I’ve heard a lot of conflicting advice from yoga teachers and students alike: Inversions don’t really matter. Inversions are essential in boosting

Breathe Into Your Hips

The more you practice linking breath and conscious, specific relaxation points in the body, the more you increase your overall body awareness. Give it time…. all is coming!

Turn Up the Power in Downward Facing Dog

Perhaps the most iconic of all asana, downward facing dog is often the first pose people think of in association with yoga. It is common to move through downward facing

Get Hip This New Year: A Guide To Reducing Stress Through Hip Opening

The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful time of the year between holiday shopping, events, family tensions and end of the year deadlines at