You're in yoga class, thoroughly enjoying the experience. Then, all of a sudden, your teacher starts instructing the class to do some advanced poses that you and your body aren't ready for. Initially, you pause...but you don't want to look be the weirdo in class who's doing their own thing. You're … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why You Keep Giving up on Yoga (and How to Overcome Them)
A vast majority of yogis I know have a yoga practice that ebbs and flows. Sometimes, you're super into it and you're making it to the studio multiple times a week, maybe every day. (This happens a lot with New Year's resolutions.) Other times, you go for a long time before making it back to your … [Read more...]
Foot Stretches: Yoga Poses for Feet
Working at a running store for several years gave me a new appreciation for how your feet can affect your life. Yoga poses that act as foot stretches are fantastic for runners, especially runners training hard and/or running high mileage. Foot stretches are also great for people who have sore, tired … [Read more...]
Gentle Relaxing Bedtime Yoga Sequence
Sometimes you need a bit of help to let go and relax after a hard day at work. I know I've certainly spent my fair share of time tossing and turning, trying to fall asleep when I can't because I'm thinking too much about the day I had or the day to come. I've found that it's really important for me … [Read more...]
Gentle Yoga Sequence for Upper Back and Shoulders
Do you feel like your back, shoulders, and chest are all stiff and tight? Do you (like me) spend hours hunching over a computer, and you need some yoga to help you overcome all of that poor posture? Not only is all of that hunching over uncomfortable, but over time it can cause major issues in your … [Read more...]
How to Create a Consistent Yoga Practice
One of the biggest struggles that yoga practitioners have is consistency. You might make it to the yoga studio four times a week for a month, but then life gets in the way and you realize it's been weeks since you've been on your mat. It can be tough to be consistent, but a consistent yoga practice … [Read more...]
How Long Should You Hold Yoga Poses?
What's one of the most common questions I get asked all the time by yogis and runners alike? "How long should I hold that yoga pose?" It makes sense that the length of a pose causes a lot of confusion: often yoga books, websites, and bloggers will simply show the pose (guilty!) and not share how … [Read more...]
How to Breathe in Yoga
Yoga breathing, or pranayama, can be tricky to master, especially when you're new to yoga. It's easy to let your breath get away from you, or to be confused about how you should be breathing. But, breath control is an incredibly important part of yoga, so it's a good idea to spend some time … [Read more...]
What is Moving Meditation?
Moving meditation has helped me tremendously on my own personal journey. It's a major way that I'm able to cope with my anxiety, and it helps me be a more centered person. Moving meditation is what's allowed me to find stress relief with yoga, and it's helped me to feel calmer and happier. Because … [Read more...]
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