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How to Stop Competing in Your Yoga Practice

Yoga is about working on the inside and being where we are, at that moment.

Top 5 Yoga Poses to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis

Around one out of ten people suffer from plantar fasciitis some points in their life, and although the disorder is more common among athletes and avid walkers, it can affect

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

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

Why Yoga and Prenatal Massage Should Go Hand in Hand During Pregnancy

Being pregnant is one of the most incredible experiences of a woman’s life. It’s a time of emotional highs and lows. You are creating a new life, and no matter

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!

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 In The Front Row

…. that moment that I have to face the truth…MY spot on the back row just left of center has been taken! And to make it worse, the only spots still open are in the front row.

Shine Some Light on Reverse Warrior Pose!

Reverse Warrior Pose is an intense stretch along the side body. Click here to learn how to do it properly and the amazing benefits!