Shiva Rea – Daily Energy – Vinyasa flow yoga may have come out in 2009, but reviews and recommendations are showing that this could be the DVD of choice for a good, all round yoga workout that is suitable for all levels of yoga, with…
An Interview with Yogi – and Couture Designer, Coltrane Lord. Yoga Simple is all about sharing ideas about how to better live your practice outside the yoga studio. So when we hear of fellow yogis bringing their practice into their business as a way to…
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Yoga is known as an ancient way to gain enlightenment, and some may think that yoga is reserved for the new-age hippies or the Buddhists among us. Yet we know now that Yoga has fully translated into our modern world and is becoming widely acknowledged…
Yoga pants are fast becoming an essential piece in women’s casual clothing wardrobes. For some pregnant women, yoga pants are indispensable maternity wear. With a stretchy waistband that can expand with a growing stomach or be folded down under a baby bump, most yoga pants…
Yoga pants are no longer only worn in yoga studios and gym classes. Recently yoga pants have become the go-to option for casual women’s wear. Comfortable, slimming, and more stylish than other lounging options, yoga pants are now being worn by advanced yogis as well…
Yoga poses are created to target a variety of intentions. Your hips can become tight and stiff due to lower leg exercises, sitting at desks and generally, from overuse as well as underuse. For those with naturally tight hips, or for those who have developed…
In many places across the United States it can seem like hot yoga studios are taking control of the exercise market. Nearly all major cities have at least one hot yoga studio and many traditional hatha yoga studios are quickly converting at least one room…
There are as many choices in yoga instructor training programs as there are yoga poses. There are weekend programs, destination workshops, continuing education and specialty courses. The most important consideration before committing time and money in a yoga instructor certification program is to think about…
Practicing yoga with a partner can be a fun, rewarding and bonding experience. Yoga translates to literally mean “union.” There is no better way to unite than sharing a yoga practice with a romantic partner, a best friend or child. Partner yoga poses help connect…
Regular exercise has a wide range of health benefits. If you like to do your workouts at home, you may feel tempted to purchase expensive equipment to aid your routine. Why not consider a yoga ball? Yoga balls are ideal for a range of exercises…
In the 104-degree heat of a hot yoga class, the last thing you want is to be sweating in is long non-breathing yoga pants or capris, which serve the same function as a wetsuit – only in this case raising your body temperature another few…
Yoga has become one of the most popular activities in the United States with over 20 million practitioners. This is not surprising considering the many benefits yoga provides including, stress-relief, weight-loss, pain prevention, and muscle strengthening. Even though yoga may seem to be on the…
Most men have found that it’s easy to unleash built-up energy with high-impact sports. But many men are now starting to find that their girlfriends, wives — or even just friends who are women — are standing upright, strong and happy at the end of…
One Woman’s Journey to Discovering Meditation Despite practicing yoga for more than 15 years, I had never really thought much about the meditative component of my practice. While my mind was much calmer in the yoga room, truth be told, I sometimes wonder how present…
With the many benefits yoga provides from stress relief to muscle strengthening to weight loss, some people are looking to practice more often. Going to a yoga studio isn’t always possible, so many yogis are turning to the internet to find guidance for a self-practice….
Hot yoga can support healthy weight loss in a myriad of ways beyond just the physical calorie burn. When combined with diet, hot yoga can be an effective tool for losing weight, toning muscle, increasing flexibility, improving cardiovascular health and promoting a positive self-image. Risks…
Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. ― Amit Ray
If you are feeling the effects of stressful lifestyle, then meditation music may be exactly what you need. This kind of music is extremely helpful if you want to alleviate stress and relax. Meditation music is an important part of the yoga process, but there…
