Pilates is world-renowned for both its calming effect on the mind and its physical benefits. There really is nothing quite like unrolling your mat and stretching yourself into a toned body and a tranquil state of mind. That being said, there is nothing worse than a flimsy, lumpy mat that leaves you sliding around the …
This article covers the best yoga pants for men while taking into account the needs and requirements of most yoga practitioners. There are pants for people who need a skin-tight grip for advanced poses, and there are pants for slower meditative practitioners. Because of this diversity of options for men, these yoga pants are not …
Leggings have taken the world by storm ever since their inception. You can dress them up, wear them down, wear them running, wear them shopping…what did we do before them? Move over, jeans… we’re living in and living for leggings from now on. The best thing about leggings is their versatility. There are countless styles …
Of the many props on the market promising to enhance your yoga practice, the yoga strap is one of the most versatile and popular with consumers. A yoga strap is a strap that is designed to provide extra support during your yoga sessions, helping you to attain more difficult poses that require flexibility and balance. …
Yoga is fast becoming one of the most popular hobbies and exercises in the Western world, with millions of people embracing the philosophy of meditation through deep stretching, intense focus on the breath and enforcing that mind-body connection. But also, some people just want to get a decent workout and look good on the dancefloor, …
Kids these days have stressful lives. The pressures of a technological age, not to mention the worries of the grown-ups in their lives over the likes of the Coronavirus pandemic, can have an impact on their developing minds. In fact, kids have never needed more of a reason to relax, to move about, and to …
If you’ve wanted to start practicing yoga but you find attending a studio intimidating, you’re not alone. Many yoga devotees experienced that exact same feeling in the lead up to stepping into a yoga studio for the first time. And while it can be amazing to practice yoga at a studio that you connect with, …
Women with bigger thighs will know that shopping for leggings online can be a stressful experience. There’s nothing more disheartening than spending your hard-earned money on a pair of leggings that don’t fit properly, tear at the seams or end up looking see-through on your figure. With all the different body types out there and …
If you have always wanted to try hot yoga, but had some apprehension or anxiety about exactly what was in store, don’t you worry – today we have the scoop to help you prepare! Hot yoga which gets its name from the heated room in which its performed is a popular and sweaty form of …
It is a common misconception that yoga isn’t really for men. Where does that idea come from and how can we convince more men to start doing yoga? When most people think of yoga they think of women in their 20’s and 30’s wearing yoga pants and that might be why we associate it with …
Many types of yoga practice involve cleansing the chakras, and after getting the breathing right, many practitioners consider it one of the more important elements of the yoga experience. Once you’ve found something as beneficial in your life as chakra cleansing, it’s only natural to want to share what you’ve learned with others and pay …
With the popularity of yoga increasing year by year, you probably know something about the discipline, and may even practice it yourself. What you may not have heard about, however, is the relatively new practice of aerial yoga. Aerial yoga started to become known as a practice in 2007, and since then, has started to …
Love is often a word that gets thrown around a lot. Many different people have their own definitions of the word and what love means to them. A lot of those definitions however have the same commonly used words to define love; passion, cherish, connection, devotion, fondness, value, treasure, attachment, tenderness, admiration and pleasurable. Love …
If you want to know how to clean your yoga mat and make your own organic yoga mat cleaner, this post is for you! Why is it important to clean our yoga mats? Yoga practice can be hard work, and while we reach new heights through sweat (and sometimes tears), the yoga mats really take …
You may have seen symbols in your yoga class or studio and you have no idea what the meaning is behind them. These symbols may be seen on wall hangings, tattoos, clothing, pendants and on other things around the yoga class or studio. Yoga isn’t exactly a religion, but it has aspects from religions such …
Whether you’re a full-time yoga lover or are just dipping your toes into the world of the craft, the correct clothing is a must-have. Yoga is a very nimble and slow-paced sport; however, this doesn’t make the necessity of the right clothing any more important. In some ways, it makes it all the more important. …
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or an expert in Yoga, depending on the type of Yoga you practice, you are going to sweat a lot. And if you’ve ever taken a Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga class you know just how much you can sweat during a yoga class! Even with regular non heated yoga classes, …
Yoga is about getting in touch with your inner self, your mind, and your body. For this reason, yoga is really open and accessible to everyone. Yoga is often intimidating to beginners because their is so much to learn and new things to take in. For example, you might be in a crowded class surrounded …
You’ve seen the social media postings, the magazine covers, and yoga videos; they all seem to feature young, fit individuals twisting themselves into acrobatic knots. Viewing these can be intimidating to just about anyone, especially if you’re a beginner or starting yoga a little later in life. But, in reality, yoga is a practice that …
Some of you have asked what is the best free yoga videos for beginners? The truth is we are working on our own video. I’m hoping to have an update on that soon. These free online yoga videos for beginners are a good way to get an overview of yoga before starting a practice with …
Many of you have asked what resources we recommend for various things. So here is a list of our recommended products Note: This page will be be updated regularly. Last update: April 2020 Yoga Here are a few of our most popular yoga posts: Yoga Mats That Don’t Slip – great options for hot yoga …
If you are looking for the most compact portable yoga mat for travel or everyday usage, then you should definitely consider the Yogo Ultralight Travel Yoga Mats. The YOGO brand was created specifically to help yogis worldwide have a yoga mat that is ultra portable, long lasting, and sustainably made. Their mats are lightweight, easy …
Any hot yoga devotee can attest to the annoyance of having your towel constantly moving and bunching up under your feet. I put up with it for years, just thinking it was just part and parcel of practicing hot yoga. Then I discovered that some (genius!) had invented non-slip yoga mats for hot yoga. Mind=blown. …
