Building Up to Splits
The splits can be a challenging and intimidating pose for even the bendiest of yogis. Build your confidence and your flexibility with this list of the best poses to work up to the splits.
Maren Hunsberger
Building Up to One-Legged King Pigeon Pose
This is a powerful backbend that can bring lots of expansion or misery, pending on the how we approach the pose. Here’s some good advice to keep your body safe through each step.
Jeanne Heileman
A Beginner's Guide to Making Yummy Grain Bowls
Grain bowls are easy to make, endlessly customizable, and incredibly versatile. Follow this basic beginner's guide for a healthy, good old-fashioned grain bowl.
Samantha Allen
6 Ways to Stop Being So Stressed All the Time
The most common modern malady? Stress. Why are we so stressed out all the time, and what can we do about it? Check out these 6 simple, surprising ways to de-stress your life.
Maren Hunsberger
5 Simple Yoga Poses You Can Do At Your Desk
Doing simple 5 to 10-minute mini yoga can be beneficial when you're in an office. Here are simple yoga poses you can do at your desk.
Ann Swanson
Tips to Stay Fit Despite Working Weird Hours
When you work funky hours, it’s hard enough to function like a normal person, let alone stay fit. Here are 5 tips to help you maintain a healthy physical activity and nutrition routine.
KC Whitsett
How to Prevent Emotional Eating Using Yoga
When we worry or are anxious, we sometimes find comfort through emotional eating. Read on how to use yoga to prevent emotional eating.
Amber Scriven
6 Travel-Friendly Superfoods to Keep You Healthy on the Road
If you like traveling, you'll love these travel-friendly superfoods that help you keep healthy and fit throughout your journeys.
Kaisa Kapanen
5 Yoga Poses for Weight Lifters
Yes, Yoga practice can help with weight lifting as it lengthens the muscles normally tightened by this sport. Here are 5 yoga poses for weight lifters.
Hannah Leatherbury
5 Signs You’re Overdoing Your Asana Practice
In our fast-paced world, our go-go-go attitude can sometimes affect our yoga practice. Here are signs if you're overdoing your asana practice.
KC Whitsett
How Yoga Helps You Age Gracefully
Everyone gets older. The path we take to that destination is up to us. Read on to find out how yoga helps you age gracefully.
Hannah Leatherbury
Is Red Wine Really Good for Your Health?
There are myths and there are truths about drinking red wine. Read on to see if it is really good for your health.
Sasha de Beausset
Mindfulness Can Help Curb Your Alcohol Cravings
We sometimes turn to alcohol after a stressful day. This can sometimes lead to dependence. Read on how mindfulness can help curb your alcohol cravings.
Marisa Brenizer
The Effects of Meditation on Aging, According to Science
Meditation has a great many benefits. Modern science now is catching up, gathering proof of the effects of meditation on our minds. Read on to find its effect on aging, according to science.
Kaisa Kapanen
How to Build a Sequence Around Half Moon Pose
Half Moon pose can be very challenging for many of us Read on how to sequence around this shape that usually involves some balancing, all the Warriors, and some core work.
Amber Scriven
How to Build a Sequence Around Firefly Pose
The Firefly Pose is a strength-building arm balance. Here's how to incorporate this pose in your yoga practice and build a sequence around it.
Maren Hunsberger
How to Build a Sequence Around Boat Pose
Boat Pose or Navasana is a posture that strengthens the abdominals and hip flexors. Read on how to build a sequence around Navasana.
Bruce Chung
How Not to Fall Asleep When Meditating
Meditation has a lot of benefits, including decreasing anxiety and improving concentration. Read on how not to fall asleep when meditating.
Kaisa Kapanen
Building Up to Lord of the Dance Pose
In preparation for Natarajasana, you’ll need to open your shoulders, hamstrings, and back. Read on how to build up to Lord of the Dance Pose.
KC Whitsett
Ask a Yogi: Which is the Best Style of Yoga for Stress Relief?
In this modern world, stress is a normal part of living. Yoga is a good way to reduce stress. Read on for three different types of yoga for stress relief.
Hannah Leatherbury
5 Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall
Pumpkin is such a versatile vegetable in that you can use it so many different ways. Here are 5 pumpkin recipes to try this fall.
Kaisa Kapanen
5 Evidence Based Tips to Make Your Work Days Less Stressful
Work life can be stressful and none of us are immune to it. Read on how to make your work days less stressful with these science-backed tips.
Marisa Brenizer
5 Deliciously Healthy Breakfast Smoothie Recipes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and for those who rush very early in the morning, here are healthy breakfast smoothie recipes for you.
Brooke Blocker
Are You Drinking Too Much Coffee?
While drinking coffee has its known benefits, some argue there may be a risk of addiction to it. Read on to find out if you're drinking too much coffee.
Sasha de Beausset
5 Children's Books That are Also Great for Adults
There are books that you can carry from childhood to adulthood. Here are 5 children's books that are also great for adults.
Camille Dodson
10 Exercises and Yoga Poses to Prep for Handstand
Although handstand is an advanced pose, it is attainable to anyone. Here are yoga poses to prep for handstand and work your way toward this pose.
Laura Heggs