How to Detox Your Body Naturally with Simple Detox Yoga Poses

Over the past decade or so, detox has become nothing short of a trendy idea. As people are exposed to an increasing amount of toxins in the environment and in processed foods, they are searching for ways to reduce the negative impact on their bodies. One way is through detoxing. Many turn to a strict…

5 Simple Yet Effective Yoga Poses for Depression and Anxiety Relief

More than $11 billion is spent each year on antidepressants in the United States. That startling statistic provides some insight into the number of people in America who live with depression ranging from clinical depression to feeling down. Many more people experience depression but avoid medication because of the side effects or would rather use…

What to Eat Before Yoga for an Optimal Performance in Class?

To eat or not to eat? That is the question. And its a question thats asked by many yogis. You know yoga fires up the digestive system, so is eating prior to practice a good idea? The answer is yes but with a few caveats. Be smart about what you eat. Below is a list…

Big Toe Pose Tutorial for Beginners

Padangusthasana Each asana in yoga has multiple benefits physical and mental. One pose has the ability to stretch muscles from head to toe, calm your mind, improve digestion, stimulate your liver and help you sleep better. And, unlike some advanced yoga poses, it doesnt require you to twist in knots, balance on one foot or…

Major Physical & Mental Reasons why Athletes Do Yoga!

Sports fans and non-sports fans alike cant help but be impressed by the athletic performances on display in Sochi, Russia at the Olympic Winter Games. These athletes spend countless hours to training in their selected sport. But training to be the best in your sport, whether youre going for gold or going for your own…

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Hot Yoga Class

Its all the rage these days. Steamy rooms filled with sweaty yogis busting their way through an intense flow in a heated room. Some people find hot Yoga incredibly cathartic and healing, and others just want a workout. If you are thinking of taking a hot Yoga class, there are a few things you might…

Power Yoga for Fat and Weight Loss

Yoga holds many potential benefits for nearly all people. It can help prevent disease and mitigate the effects of aging. Yoga adds to the quality of life for every person who practices for any length of time. And Power Yoga can be incredibly helpful if you are seeking to subtract, too. Start Your Engines The…

Yoga for Teens to Reduce Anxiety

The pressures of the teenage years are incredibly intense. It seems so much harder these days to be in that in-between place not still a child, not yet an adult than it was when I was a teenager. With pressure from parents and teachers to excel, and pressure from friends and society to be cool,…

Get Out of Your Head: Karma Yoga to Manage a Wayward Ego

Why do you do what you do? Is it because you expect to be rewarded? Are you seeking acknowledgement and recognition? How would it feel if your goal was simply to be of service? Karma is a loaded concept in todays world, but understanding it can help us navigate our ego. The ego, as I…

Booster Shot: How Yoga Can Improve Children’s Flexibility and Immunity

Its that time of year again. The weather has turned colder and the idea of playing outside is less and less appealing to the youngsters. We all know that physical activity is crucial for a childs health, but how do we get the kids to exercise when they are cooped up inside? And how do…