Ask people what comes to mind when they think of yoga and you may get descriptions of yogis striking body-contorting positions, sitting cross-legged in meditative bliss, or dripping with sweat in a sauna-like room. So, which of these is the most accurate depiction?...
Yoga is a great exercise to help prevent injury and strengthen and stretch your muscles, but what happens if yoga causes injury? Luckily, there are some ways you can avoid this plight. Some of the most frequent injuries in yoga include the neck, the lower back, and...
Foods give us the fuel and energy we need to live our lives, and that includes our yoga sessions. Many say it is better to practice yoga on an empty stomach, but it depends on your hunger level. When practicing yoga, you do not want to let something get in the way of...
The ancient art of yoga is known for its diverse collection of poses which can range from postures that soothe the soul to those that contort the body in indescribable ways. Sometimes, no matter the level of difficulty, practitioners can use some assistance to get...
Do you ever wonder what the Sanskrit names for the different yoga poses are? Of course, we know the common English names for yoga poses, like downward dog and warrior pose, but their original names are Sanskrit. So, what are these names? Names of yoga poses derive...
Authentic Yoga Authentic yoga is yoga that is authentic to one’s practice both on and off the mat. Many practitioners come into a studio and practice yoga. Some might Om when they are in the studio all the while feeling uncomfortable and inauthentic. When they go home...
