So, you love yoga! Maybe you just took your first class and fell in love with the practice right away. Maybe you’ve been practicing for years or returned to yoga after some time. No matter how long you’ve practiced, thinking about yoga basics from time to time is a good idea. As you grow and […]
Are you ready for spring? For many people, that means it’s time for cleansing. Each year around this time, many of us “spring clean” our homes. We wash windows, clean floors, and maybe lighten the decor for the warmer weather ahead. With our yoga practice, can do something similar for our bodies and minds as well. […]
We think of yoga as a practice that affects physical and mental health in positive ways. We also think of yoga as a spiritual practice. But yoga can also affect our emotions, though the emotional benefits of yoga may be easy to overlook. We tend to label emotions—in this context, another word for feelings—as “good” […]
It should be no surprise that people practice yoga for flexibility. Some people think they can’t do yoga because they’re not flexible, but this is not so. Yoga can help anyone become more flexible. It’s not necessary to be able to touch your toes or get your foot behind your head before you begin a yoga practice! […]
Tight hips? These yoga poses for flexible hips could come to rescue. But before we get into those poses, let’s take a short look at the importance of maintaining and improving hip flexibility. Why do our hips tighten? Numerous factors like prolonged sitting hours, sedentary lifestyle, and age impact our flexibility. Top up – […]