New to yoga? This article is a comprehensive guide that seeks to answer all of your questions about yoga, including everything that you need to know before doing your first beginner yoga workout. By the end of this article, you will learn about what yoga is, how to determine whether yoga is for you, what to wear, what equipment you…
5 Essential Yoga Books to Inspire You and Your Yoga Practice
Every yogi has a story of how a yoga book completely transformed their yoga practice. Many have more than one. If you have been practicing yoga for a few years or more, perhaps you can relate to this. A shift in perspective, a new way of looking at things or a different way of practicing can alter your experience on…
Yoga for Lower Back Pain and Optimal Back Health
Introduction The lower back is a common area of pain and discomfort, especially as we get older. Lower back pain affects most of us at some point in our lives. Its prevalence is increasing, due to the growing need for desk jobs, longer work days, less down time, more stress and anxiety, more travel and improper nutrition. However, if you…
10 Fantastic Gifts for Your Favorite Yogi
1. Yoga Mats There is no better gift for a yogi than a really good, high quality yoga mat. It’s like an avid cyclist getting their favorite bike or a runner their favorite shoes. The mat is where a yogi spends so much of their time, so like a bed, it needs to feel good, provide the support they need…