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4 Ways To Overcome Fear With Yoga

Fear used to be one of my greatest obstacles to a happy and fulfilling life. Yep, if left to its own devices, fear had the power in the past to

10 Step Yoga Nidra: Curing the Sleep Crisis

When you think of a crisis, getting enough sleep is probably not the first issue that comes to mind. According to Reader’s Digest, sleep deprivation now rivals obesity and smoking

How Much Yoga Is Enough?

Most yoga classes are an hour and a half. Some are an hour and fifteen. You can take a lunch time class for an hour. I remember a studio I

BURN AND BREATHE YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH

When you ask someone how they’re doing, do you ever hear, “I’m great, life is so balanced and calm and stress free “? Or, when you’re sitting in traffic, late

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

Free Yoga App for International Day of Yoga!

In celebration of International Day of Yoga and the summer solstice on June 21, is offering its popular 5-star Yoga Studio App for FREE (usually $3.99) from June 19-21 to

5 Savasana Myths Busted

Ah Savasana: a nourishing balm of stillness and quiet. Your absolute favorite pose; the highlight of every yoga class. Except … when it isn’t.   We’ve probably all seen people

Yoga: Which Style Best Meets Your Needs?

Do you practice yoga (or want to practice) and find yourself confused by the seemingly countless styles? If so keep reading to understand the most common styles of yoga and the philosophies of each.

The Strength to Surrender: Compassionate Backbends

Life has a compressive quality. We are all subject to the downward pull of gravity, and at this busy time of year often find ourselves carrying the weight of stress

10 Simple Yoga Practices for Beginners

Yoga has become incredibly popular in recent years. Its popularity is due in part to flexibility. It’s very flexible! Yoga can be done just about anywhere by almost anyone. People