Yoga Twists – Day 19 – 30-Day Yoga Challenge

22 hours ago by

Today we tackle one of my favorite things – twists! In yoga, twists are some of the best things you can do for detoxing, as they help stimulate the body’s systems that cleanse: the liver, kidneys, digestive tract, etc. They’re great for toning the mid-section and improving the health of the spine too. This is [...]

How To Do Happy Baby Pose

24 hours ago by

Julia Lee

Is there any pose more giggle-inducing than Happy Baby? Looks like all those babies are on to something! Although the physical flexibility we had as infants may feel like a distant memory, with practice this pose will help to gently ease out the kinks and tension we hold in the notoriously tight adult hips and [...]

3 Reasons Why Summer Yoga Is Hot

1 day ago by

Vyda Bielkus

No one can deny the comfort of walking into a hot yoga room during the dark frigidity of winter. The heated practice not only warms the body but it helps keep one’s inner flame burning brightly. Heated yoga keeps the body supple and fluid during the cold months and helps to counteract mild depression and [...]

Head-to-Toe Yoga Sequence – Day 18 – 30-Day Yoga Challenge

2 days ago by

Erin Motz

Today’s flow is all about energy and building a little bit of heat. You can expect to feel stronger through the legs, shoulders and back and to have your balance tested. We’ll go through sun salutations with a few different warrior sequences thrown in to help you feel longer and leaner from head to toe. [...]

Is It Okay To Flirt With My Yoga Instructor?

2 days ago by

Kaitlin Daddona

Question: I have a little crush on my yoga instructor. Do you think it’s okay to flirt with her or even ask her out? Lars The Answer Ah, the good ol’ yoga teacher-student relationship question. This one gets thrown around all the time, especially regarding ethics in a yoga space. So, in my opinion, it [...]

10 Clues You Might Be Ready For An Intermediate or Advance Class

10 Clues You Might Be Ready For An Intermediate or Advanced Yoga Class

2 days ago by

Zainab Zakari

Here’s a common scenario: You’ve been taking the yoga basics class for several months, and you know your way around Downward Facing Dog and Tree Pose. Now you’re curious about the intermediate class offered after the basics class, but you wonder if you’re ready. It certainly helps to chat with your teacher to get their [...]

Slow Full-Body Flow – Day 17 – 30 Day Yoga Challenge

3 days ago by

Erin Motz

Today we’re keeping it pretty simple: a gentle, slower full-body flow that’ll leave you feeling long and stretched out in all the right places. We’ll tackle tightness in the shoulders and in the hips while throwing in a little strength work for the legs, too. I promise that when we’re done, you’ll feel long and [...]

Yoga In A Sardine Can – 5 Ways To Make The Most Of Any Sized Yoga Class

3 days ago by

Shannon Brady

About two-thirds the way into class, I prepared to rise into Locust pose. All good, until another yogi’s toe tapped my nose. I thought about shimmying back a few inches, but didn’t want to blind the third eye of the yogi behind me with my own big toe. This scenario sound familiar? Practice in a [...]

Learning Yoga Splits – Day 16 – 30 Day Yoga Challenge

4 days ago by

Erin Motz

Ahh, the dreaded splits! Actually, to be totally honest with you, they’re not that bad. There are plenty of stretches to warm the body to prep enough to get into a split safely. Plus, there are even more baby steps you can stop at along the way until you’re ready for the full pose. Today [...]

Why Needing To Practice Body Love Is Okay

5 days ago by

Jamie Silverstein

I got asked to speak about the topic of Body Love recently. And, when I heard this, my first reaction was not a loving one. In fact, I’m quite certain that a few expletives and shame-driven comments were uttered by my brain… (I’m sorry heart!) In truth, ‘body love’ is still a concept I am [...]