7 Amazing Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

Bringing life into the world is an amazing process. Our bodies change so much while the little one is growing inside us. And labor is one of the most intense, challenging, and incredible experiences of our lives. Preparing for delivery and motherhood requires us to explore every available tool, so we can be as ready…

The Power of Presence: Yoga to Improve Children’s Concentration

We all know the story by now. The wild, ADD child running around in a fit of confusion. The exasperated parents resorting to pharmaceuticals to help the child focus. With all the electronic and sugary stimuli that surround kids these days, its no wonder that many have trouble concentrating. But there are many ways to…

I live to do Yoga and I do it to Live

Some start their day with a cup of coffee as their only hope for energy as they unenthusiastically head to work. Add a full day of deadlines on their mind and rush hour traffic to the mix and youve got yourself a recipe for high blood pressure, anxiety and even depression. Not me. I start…

Yoga Poses for Lumbar Spondylosis

When you suffer from back pain, especially the degenerative condition known as lumbar spondylosis, physical activity can be the last thing you want to do. However, for some people, a few yoga postures to stretch and strengthen the back may help ease the pain. Lumbar spondylosis is a condition where the disks between the vertebrae…

First timer at Yoga…Nama

Everyone, including yourself, has told you to try yoga. You know the health benefits both mentally and physically will change your life for the better. You pass a highly recommended yoga studio during your daily commute and you wear yoga pants all the time anyway. So you purchase the best eco-friendly yoga mat ever made,…

Melt Extra Fat with these Yoga Poses

As the popularity of yoga increases, so does the number of reasons people are turning to the practice. For some its the calming benefits. For others its the relief from aches and pains. For still others, its the lure of burning fat and toning muscles. The good news is that yoga can help you accomplish…

Relieve Your Migraine Pain with This Yoga Pose

When you have a migraine headache, chances are you just want to lie in a dark, quiet room with your eyes closed. Any sort of physical activity probably sounds like unnecessary torture. But believe it or not, theres one yoga posture that may have you hitting the mat next time a migraine sets in. First,…

Infographic: Benefits and Myths of Yoga

Are you struggling to take control of your life? Now live your life the way you want to by adding yoga to your daily routine. This short info graphic will help you understand the benefits of yoga and some common myths associated with it. Quick look at the benefits of Yoga: 1. It helps to…

Parsvottanasana or Intense Side Stretch

There are postures that come to mind when you think about balance; there are postures that come to mind when you think about stretching; and there are postures that come to mind when you think about strength. And then there is Parsvottanasana. Translated in English, Parsvottanasana (PARSH-voh-tahn-asana) means Intense Side Stretch Pose and the name…

Get Grounded in Tadasana OR Mountain Pose

Tadasana (tah-DAH-sana) may not look like theres much going on, but the pose, also called Mountain Pose is the foundation of a yoga practice. Tadasana sets the tone for your practice and allows you to get settled and properly aligned before beginning your asana practice. Its easy to throw this posture away both at the…