There is an evergrowing number of youtube channels and YouTube videos. Finding the one or even the ones that resonate with you can be a true blessing. You get to enjoy your favorite teacher and your favorite yoga class from the comfort of your own home, at any time of the day, or night! All […]
8 Different Types of Yoga and Their Benefits
If you are interested in learning about the different types of yoga and their benefits, then this guide is for you. There are many different types of yoga. Each may vary regarding how dynamic it is, how gentle it is, who it is geared to, and what the physical benefits may be. Each different type […]
21 Things To Expect At Your First Yoga Retreat & 9 Tips For Beginners
I still remember my first yoga retreat. It was set near a beautiful beach in Goa, India. I remember being very nervous before arriving. I was on my own and so I didn’t know anyone who was going to be there and I really didn’t know what to expect. A yoga retreat is a perfect […]
Your Ever First Yoga Class: What To Expect
When I went to my first yoga class, I was really nervous about it. As a complete beginner to yoga, I didn’t know any of the yoga norms or that was a yoga etiquette. Upon entering the yoga studio I found out that there are norms and etiquette to a yoga studio and class. These […]
How Yoga Helps Anxiety & Depression (Plus 15 Blissful Types To Try)
Yoga has brought health and peace of mind to people all over the world and so it is no surprise that yoga is commonly used to help with anxiety and depression, even if you just practice once a week. Yoga originated in India an estimated 5,000 years ago and has been widely practiced in the […]
Why Do Beginners think Yoga Is Hard: Is it really?
Most beginners think that yoga is hard. Indeed, yoga as a practice asks us to move in ways we are perhaps not used to. And in turn, we are going to notice where we may lack strength and flexibility. And that is completely normal! Any given yoga class is an opportunity to explore our strengths […]
12 Reasons Yoga Is Calming & How It Reduces Stress (Science Based)
You may have noticed a feeling of calm after a yoga class. Even though you came to the studio with the world’s weight on your shoulders, leaving the class it is almost as if you are another person. Yoga can be so calming and can help us deal with the stress of our everyday lives. […]
Is Doing Yoga Once A Week Enough?
When beginners come to my yoga studio, one of the most commonly asked questions is: How many times a week should I do yoga? The truth is, it really depends on our body, your needs, and what you want to get out of it. So is doing yoga once a week enough? It depends on […]
The 3 Reasons we don’t Practice on Ashtanga Moon Days
Ashtanga moon days are considered special in the Ashtanga yoga world. These refer to both the new moon and full moon. We treat both days like a little holiday or a break from practice. So why do we not practice on ashtanga moon days? We don’t practice during Ashtanga moon days as it is a […]
Yoga vs Stretching: The 4 Main Differences
When I first stepped on my yoga mat and started practicing yoga, I quickly noticed a big difference in my flexibility. And indeed almost a decade later, I am much more flexible than I was when I first started. And so a normal question to wonder is whether yoga is just stretching. The physical practice […]