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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

Eight Simple Ways to Freshen Up Your Yoga Practice

Even the most dedicated yoga practitioners hit a plateau or even a wall when it comes to remaining true to their practice. Here is a little encouragement and some tips to help keep you going when motivation is lacking.

Your Brain On Yoga – Yoga for The Mind

  Yoga is holistic discipline and it teaches that nothing is wholly physical and that nothing is entirely mental. It emphasizes the unceasing interplay between mind and body. Anyone who

Yoga Wisdom Unlocks the Secret to Real Happiness

The secret to achieving lasting, deeply satisfying happiness is a mystery that’s baffled people since the beginning of time. But the key to real happiness can be found in the ancient science of yoga.

Nurture Autumn (Vata Season) Gracefully

Vata season is here! Let’s take a look at the ayurvedic lifestyle approach to this beautiful time of year.

Yogis are Clowns (in the Best of Ways)

Yep, I said it. Yogis are clowns. With our pink and yellow leggings and fervent attempts to do something awesome without falling down, it might be time to admit our

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.

New Research & Safe Yoga Practice

Recently, a large-scale comprehensive   of yoga injuries  was completed at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. A database provided by National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) included almost 30,000

The Secret to Long-Term Weight Loss

Weight loss is about a lot more than just calories burned during a workout; it’s about the quality and quantity of food you put into your body throughout the day. Read for more information..

10 Ways Yoga Straps Can Deepen Your Practice

Props are for students who can’t do the “full pose”, right? Wrong! Rather than being training wheels for beginners to rely on, yoga props can deepen our practice in unexpected ways.