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Being that yoga is an ancient practice, you can imagine the boundless amounts of information that has accumulated over time. Our yoga blog is independently and thoroughly researched to help answer all your questions, inspire you through the words of our contributors and encourage you with current news and research.

  • Successful Behaviors

    By on March 27, 2018

    We’re all aware of the conventional things that super “successful” people do, right? They’re early-risers, schedule-followers, list-makers and perpetual networkers. While these are all great habits to form, what…

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  • Can I Do Yoga When Pregnant?

    By on February 18, 2018

    The short answer: yes. Yoga can be really helpful in maintaining and promoting physical health from pregnancy and labor. Yoga can even ease the difficulty and assist in the…

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  • What Is Hot Yoga?

    By on February 27, 2017

    Hot yoga, or Bikram yoga, is a more rigorous and intense style of yoga that incorporates high temperature and humidity during practice. This induces sweat and water weight loss…

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  • Is Yoga Cardio or Strength?

    By on April 18, 2016

    Yoga incorporates cardio and strength exercises but is more focused on strength building than cardio in most practices. The continuous stabilization of poses creates strength, and the balance of…

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  • Yoga for Your Beach Body

    By on February 9, 2016

    With spring break right around the corner, you’re probably looking for ways to achieve the lean body you have been wanting. Instead of vigorous gym sessions, try getting toned…

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  • Can Yoga Improve My Sex Life?

    By on November 3, 2015

    While yoga does create more flexibility in the body, the real changes you’ll encounter have to do with the mind. Remember that yoga is not merely a physical exercise,…

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  • What Is Restorative Yoga?

    By on June 30, 2015

    Restorative yoga, although still a lesser-known option, remains a favorite among people worldwide because of its extremely de-stressing effects and its ability to open and stretch the body passively….

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  • Practice Yoga for Healthier Skin

    By on May 26, 2015

    Yoga has an amazing mind-body connection that allows it to help ease tension and reduce stress in the body. The release of stress often leads to less tension being…

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  • Is Hot Yoga Safe?

    By on April 21, 2015

    Most people have heard of – if not practiced – hot yoga. It’s an incredibly popular trend in the yoga world, which involves practicing various yoga styles, from Bikram…

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  • Can I Do Yoga If I’m Overweight?

    By on March 31, 2015

    Because the majority of depictions of yoga involve thin, fit women, there’s a relatively common misconception that you can’t do yoga if you’re overweight. Not only can you…

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  • What is a Dharma Yoga Wheel?

    By on March 12, 2015

    A Dharma Yoga Wheel is a hand-crafted wheel designed to deepen stretching and alignment of the body in the practice of yoga. A committed, well-articulated yoga practice alone can…

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  • What is Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga or SUP Yoga?

    By on February 23, 2015

    Stand-up paddleboard (SUP) yoga is exactly what it sounds like – practicing yoga poses on a paddleboard over open water. According to devotees of the practice, substituting the mat…

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  • Does Yoga Help With Depression?

    By on February 19, 2015

    Depression affects a large population and can range in severity. There are many different forms of depression and symptoms are represented uniquely in many individuals. Depression is one of…

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  • Does Yoga Lower Blood Pressure?

    By on February 12, 2015

    High blood pressure (HBP), or hypertension, is a major concern for adults, especially in America. 1 in every 3 American adults has hypertension, and children aren’t safe from it…

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  • Does Yoga Get Easier?

    By on February 5, 2015

    The beauty of yoga is that it can be catered to each person; we have to be conscious of our bodies and the asanas we perform, and self-awareness is…

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