15 Minute Morning Yoga Sequence for Energy

Do you wake in the morning ready to take on the world like a champion? If the answer is not really, then perhaps you could use a little help. Thousands of people all over the world start their days with Yoga to increase circulation, boost metabolism, and wake up body and mind. And while it…

How to Choose a Yoga Mat

While it is possible to practice Yoga anywhere on almost any surface, having the right equipment can make it a lot more comfortable and safe. A quality, sturdy mat is helpful to get the most out of your practice. Yoga mats help cushion the joints when sitting or kneeling. They provide crucial traction for standing…

Yoga Breathing: Seven of the Best Tips

Yoga Breathing, otherwise known as Pranayama, is one of Yogas five principles. The word Pranayama, broken down, shows us why breathing is an integral part of Yogic philosophy and practice. Prana is our life force, or our life energy. Yama means to discipline or control. Ayama translates as expansion. Oxygen is the most valuable nutrient…

How to Choose the Best Yoga Clothes for You

After you find a yoga teacher that inspires and supports you, and get the mat and props you need to make the practice effective and safe, you need to choose clothes that help you get the most out of each practice. While it is true that yoga meets you where you are and you can…

6 Yoga Asanas to Get a Flat Tummy

Feeling weighed down by some seasonal overindulgence? Or just want to look and feel your best without doing crazy cardio? Yoga can help you develop tone and strength in your whole body, including your belly. One secret to tight abs is that you have to exercise the whole body along with targeted core work. If…

Can Yoga Improve My Sex Life?

The ancient Yogis would be astonished at the idea of using Yoga to improve ones sex life. Part of the work of most classical Yoga lineages was to redirect sexual energy towards meditative practices so that the practitioner could experience liberation from desire. But the gift of living in these modern times is that we…

Turning up the heat on Yoga: Bikram Yoga, the good, the bad, the sweaty

Whether its in the office, at the gym, or in line at the grocery store, weve all had someone extol us with the virtues of hot yoga. Theyre never felt more flexible, alive, and healthy, they tell us. They lost three pounds in a week. Theyve never had a better workout in their entire life….

5 Reasons Yoga is Great for Everyone…Even Men!

Back in the day (aka traditionally) physical Yoga was primarily practiced by men. There were always women practitioners, of course, but Yoga asana was mostly engaged in by serious acetic men who would renounce a normal, worldly life in favor of a spiritual quest for enlightenment. It often involved living in a cave or under…

Find out How the Wholistic Natural Yoga Detox Approach Works

We all know that Yoga is good for us. It offers countless benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. It is also a highly adaptable practice, which can be adjusted to support whatever physical or mental process we might be exploring. One of the many applications of Yoga is detoxification. Inner Heat Yoga boosts the…

Discover Restorative Yoga Benefits for Weight Loss the Easy Way

What if we told you that loosing weight is simpler than you might think? This is little bit of a trick question. Maintaining a healthy weight is a complex dance that is controlled by our genetics, eating choices, activity level, and other lifestyle factors. It is definitely easier for some people than others to find…