Acroyoga
Are you looking to take your yoga practice to a new level, literally? Acroyoga is a relatively new style of yoga that combines traditional yoga with acrobatics (think: Cirque du Soleil), performance,...
View ArticleHoliday Buying Guide 2013
Here is Yoga Direct's 2013 Holiday Gift Guide, filled with great gift ideas for everyone on your nice list! Today’s consumers have a choice: staying indoors curled up in a snuggie and a laptop to...
View ArticleYoga and Holistic Medicine for Pain Management
Yoga, pranayama, meditation, and other holistic therapies like acupuncture and massage are beginning to replace harmful pain medication in pain management clinics and pain management plans because not...
View ArticleEmbrace the Pose you Hate
We all have poses that we’d rather skip than practice. Why do we dislike some poses more than others? Does it come from our own inability to perform it correctly or completely? Today, I dissect the...
View ArticleWhich Yoga Mat Best Suits my Style?
With so many yoga mats to choose from, how can you be sure that you are making the right decision? Our handy yoga mat guide was created to help you find the best mat for you.
View ArticleYoga for Anger Management
Yogis are supposed to be level-headed all the time, right? Anger is a natural human emotion, yet seems to be a dirty word in the yoga world. What can yoga teach us about managing anger?
View ArticleYoga in the Morning
Practicing yoga in the morning will rev up your metabolism and provide you with energy throughout your day! Why you do practice in the a.m.?
View ArticleSync with the Flow of Life
Tune into your natural circadian rhythms through yoga and meditation for a better practice, healthier body, and more peaceful state of mind!
View ArticleYoga is for Lovers
Here are six excellent reasons why yoga makes you a better lover. Just in time for Valentine's Day!
View ArticleSketchy Stuff Found in Yoga Mats
Other than azodicarbonamide, a toxic chemical found in Subway's bread, what other sketchy materials are we carrying around in our yoga mat bags? We dissect a mat and take a look.
View ArticleIs There Any Benefit to Fasting?
Before you decide to fast, it’s important to consider the health risks and health benefits to prepare yourself.
View ArticleBrand New Yoga Mat Blues
Have you experienced any problems after purchasing a Yoga Direct yoga mat? Here are some common issues you may find with your new yoga mats, and what to do about them!
View ArticleWhat is an Ashram? What is a Yoga Retreat?
Have you ever been to an ashram or yoga retreat? A yoga vacation sounds like the bee’s knees to this yogini! Don’t get eager and book your first ashram without a little research first — make sure you...
View ArticleHow Yoga Has Taught Me Patience
Today, I will be patient and stop trying to force what I want when I want it (which is always right now) to happen at an unnatural pace. After all, they say good things happen to those who wait.
View ArticleBest Yoga Apps
Let the power of technology improve and enhance your yoga/meditation practice and lifestyle with our favorite five yoga apps!
View ArticleUsing Yoga to Beat Negative Self-Talk
Use yoga, pranayama, and meditation to get those feel-good, blissed-out juices flowing, drowning out nagging, negative self-talk.
View ArticleDealing with Death
How do you deal with death and grief? Sitting around, burying your face in Haagen Dazs isn't the solution… Surrender and intend on unifying the yogic trinity of total body health: the mind/body/spirit...
View ArticleTips for Beginners
For anyone who ever dared to step foot out of their comfort zone and into a yoga studio, the hardest and most socially awkward part about getting started was my complete and total ignorance of...
View ArticleBalancing Act: Active and Passive Asanas
Just like we balance active poses in a vinyasa class by doing every pose twice -- one on each side, we balance our yoga practice by incorporating passive asanas practiced in yin and restorative...
View ArticleLaughter Yoga: Is It For Me?
Step off the mat and out of your comfort zone with the silly practice of Laughter Yoga, actually developed and popularized in India. It can increase happiness and ward off anxiety and depression when...
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