Updated: November 2019 If you are looking for a great healthy snack, no bake energy bites are an amazing snack. They are easy to make and have a quick prep time since they don’t require baking. Added bonus – none of the recipes below have any added sugar, or odd ingredients. These 20 healthy no-bake …
Getting in an awesome HIIT workout is probably one of the best ways to torch calories, but it’s also pretty intense. I mean, there’s a reason why it’s called “High Intensity Interval Training” right? So what about those times you just don’t have the energy to get in a workout? Or perhaps you’re just looking …
Meditation is a technique used far and wide to help a person become more aware of themselves and their surroundings, and how to create a healthier perception of the world. Meditation can be used to better understand and channel your thoughts and emotions so that you don’t get so overwhelmed by life. Plenty of people …
Have you ever thought about the quality of the air you’re breathing at home? The average adult spends 90% of their time indoors (!), so it’s imperative that the air we’re breathing isn’t full of toxic chemicals. But according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the air quality in our own home can …
Studies show that practicing yoga not only benefits us physically but also mentally, helping with conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even those suffering with OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder). So basically doing yoga poses, participating in meditation, and breathing exercises can lead to a person feeling happy, content, calm, satisfied, and unstressed. …
Fundamental to Buddhism are the ‘Three Jewels.’ Buddhist practitioners ‘take refuge’ in the three jewels of Buddhism to guide them towards enlightenment. There are a number of different denominations of Buddhism, but throughout all denominations the three cornerstones that remain throughout are the Three Jewels. But what exactly are the Three Jewels? The Three Jewels …
Have you ever struggled with letting go of something that’s been holding you back? This topic has been on my mind lately. Can you relate? I think I often feel this way in the fall. Is it a natural part of the change in the seasons as we transition from Summer to Fall? To me …
There is nothing quite like yoga for finding balance within yourself, but a poor mat can leave you struggling to find balance in a very practical sense. Choosing a non-slip mat is the best way to help you keep your footing so you can focus on your internal equilibrium. We have gathered together the best …
During a yoga session, the most important thing is to be able to relax into the pose and concentrate on your body and breathing. That can be difficult or impossible to do if you are worried about slipping on the mat; you have to be able to focus on your balance. Along with a good …
While yoga isn’t exactly regarded as an extreme sport, yoga whilst hanging upside down does sound slightly more exciting. If you’re a seasoned yogi, you’re probably familiar with aerial yoga and its benefits. If you’re new to the yoga scene, aerial yoga can seem like a daunting circus act suitable only for acrobats. Fortunately, it …
Yoga leggings are one of the most popular activewear items for women. You don’t have to be into yoga to understand that the comfort and versatility of yoga leggings go a long way when you’re looking for a comfortable and fashionable option.. But the search for the right yoga leggings can be overwhelming. So many companies are …
Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for weeks, months or years, yoga gloves can be the ideal accessory to have during your sessions, helping those with sensitive hands and delicate wrists to be able to have a firmer hold on their mat or their ankle. Those who practice hot yoga regularly will be more than aware …
Your chakras are aligning. Serenity is trickling into the heart of your deepest worries. Everything is perfect until a hair from the carpet somehow plaits itself to your eyelash. You swipe at your eye maniacally desperately trying not to lose form. Now everything is half blurry but your sense of calm is recovering. You move …
Yoga is one of the most calming and gentle exercises out there, but it is also one of the most difficult to master. It’ll take more than a few classes before you can easily flip into a headstand, so a good yoga mat is essential for comfort, support, and for a soft landing should anything …
Hot yoga is a form of yoga performed in hot and humid conditions, which results in considerable sweating. In some classes, the temperature of the class is a way of replicating the heat and humidity of India, where the practice of Yoga originated from. Some practitioners believe that the heated environment better prepares the body …
Whether you’re doing yoga to clear your mind, shape your body, improve your flexibility or to shift stubborn weight, there’s an excellent range of options built into the prime membership package. Just accessing yoga through Prime is relaxing. No more fights to the death with the DVD remote. No more trying to find where you …
Lets’ face it, everyday life is busy. Between hectic work schedules and demanding family lives, it can be easy to get caught up in the day to day demands and forget to take time out for ourselves. If you’re guilty of this, you’re not alone! We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle …
Are you a beginner looking to get into yoga but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you are more experienced but looking for some great home workout yoga routines to try out? Why not have a look at our selection of the best Yoga DVDs to ensure you have a fun and productive yoga …
As a new mom, it can be equally as hard to get back into exercise as it is to wait for the recommended amount of time before you start indulging in regular physical activity again. Postpartum yoga offers you the ideal way to start incorporating healthy movement into your routine without overdoing it. And the …
Yoga is supposed to make you feel good, healthy, peaceful, and at the same time, strong and energetic. Yoga can help heal your body and soul and improve your outlook on life. You don’t need a yoga studio – you can do a great workout at home. The only thing you need for a yoga class is …
Why worry about the best meditation pillow? After all, didn’t ancient monks use tattered rags stuffed with hay? Well, things have come a long way since then as we now stuff pillows with buckwheat. Yet, the real reason why you should care at all about your pillow is because of how much time you are …
Every yogi knows that a good yoga mat is one of the most important things for a successful practice. It is also important to have a quality bag so you can take your mat with you to yoga classes. The bag helps protect your yoga mat and keep it clean and in good shape. There are a number of factors …
Meditating can be a great way to unwind, de-stress and gain a new perspective. You don’t need much to get started other than a calm, peaceful environment. If you practice meditation in your home, investing in a floor chair will help you to create a calm, comfortable space for quiet reflection. A floor chair is …
Have you been exhausted after a long airplane flight? One of the best ways to recover from jetlag is practicing yoga. Yoga is one of my favorite ways to exercise, meditate and relax when I’m traveling. And from the feedback I’ve gotten from many of you, there are a TON of yoga fans reading this …