Need to unwind? A massage is just the ticket to melt away the stress from busy, everyday life. From Swedish to Deep Tissue, Hot Stone to Shiatsu, there are many different types of massages, each focusing on different parts of the body or utilizing different techniques. Massage is the practice of kneading and rubbing the …
Just like mornings and matcha tea, or smoothie bowls and granola, yoga and essential oils go hand in hand! When used in yoga practice, they promote mental focus to help you flow through each movement, while their indulgent aromas create a moment of total indulgence. Depending on what mood you’re in, or what kind of …
Benefits of Restorative Yoga If you’re like many people who try yoga in a big city, you might be used to fast paced “cardio” type of yoga classes that have poses focusing on strength and a quicker pace of flows. If you think of yoga as something to help you stay fit you might not …
Every yogi knows the importance of having a good yoga blanket. If your budget is limited and you can buy only one yoga prop, you should opt for the blanket. You can use yoga blankets in many different ways, and you won’t need any other prop. While some people use them instead of their yoga mats, other people use them …
Regular yoga practice can give you strengthening benefits both physically and mentally. Yoga gives you strength in the muscles sense of the word by strengthening the muscles in your neck, back, arms, legs, ankles, wrists, and overall your core. It takes some physical strength to hold your body in those balanced yoga poses for a …
Whether you’re a meditation novice or a mindfulness master, you’ll understand the importance of comfort while you practice. Folding portable meditation benches are perfect for on-the-go reflection. Hunching over smartphones, lengthy commutes and desk jobs all contribute to a poor posture. Over time, this can lead to chronic back pain and misalignment. These lightweight benches …
We are all dealing with increasingly busy lifestyles and the daily trials and tribulations that we each face can soon become pretty overwhelming. To help battle against this and find some inner peace, more and more people have started turning to meditation. The benefits of meditation are undeniable and should be tried and tested by …
When you first start going to the gym, one of the most surprising things can be just how much kit you need to take with you. If you go before work, you will also need to (hopefully) shower and get ready before you leave which means you will have even more stuff to cram into …
One question which gets frequently asked is: “Do I really need a towel just for yoga?” The answer to that is a brisk, flat, “Yes.” We’ll explain why shortly. Following this, we’ll also address the question as to whether Manduka’s Yogitoes Non-Slip Yoga Towel is worth the investment for that single niche item. So as …
Is pilates an exercise you have always wanted to try? Are you unsure of what workout video to choose? Do not fret, we have compiled a list of the best pilates workout videos on Amazon Prime just for you! Pilates is a popular exercise that helps to strengthen your core muscles and body. It focuses …
You might see the term gentle yoga appearing in your local studio’s schedule. Or perhaps you’re looking to start your yoga journey and are curious about gentle yoga as a style of yoga that appears to be perfect for beginners? The term ‘gentle yoga’ is fairly new on the wellness scene, but is ultimately a …
When it comes to yoga mats, Gaiam are one of the first names that spring to mind. They’re known for creating good quality, eco-conscious yoga products aimed mainly at the beginner yogi, and their products are significantly more affordable than some of the alternative names on the market. Gaiam are probably best known for their …
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 …
What is lotus position? Lotus position, or lotus pose, is a yoga pose also known as Padmasana. It was once described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (a 15th century Sanskrit book on Hatha yoga) as the “destroyer of all disease…only the very wise can master it”. This is not necessarily true, as your ability to …
For some people, the idea of hot yoga sounds both intriguing and confusing. What is it exactly? Essentially, it’s a practice of yoga that is done in a heated environment with a lot of humidity. If done right, it can lead to many health benefits, including detoxification, improved flexibility, stress reduction, and fat burn. Because …
If you’re just learning about yoga wheels for the first time, your whole perspective on yoga is about to change! Yoga wheels are a quick and inexpensive way to increase your flexibility and be able to try new poses you otherwise would not be able to do. They are an easy way to enhance your …
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, …
We are learning more and more about the importance of making an effort to be present in the moment and practice gratitude in our daily lives, with meditation classes popping up everywhere and numerous online communities and apps highlighting the value of mindfulness. Meditation, or the practise of focused concentration, is said to reduce levels …
The yoga ball – like yoga itself – is not a new invention. If anything, it’s age-old. Hippocrates – who is renowned as the father of modern medicine – is thought to have had his students create large balls of animal skin stuffed with sand. These early “medicine balls” would be used as an aid …