One of the best things you can do during the summer is take your yoga practice outside. Whether you’re doing your own flow, or participating in a class, we have some tips on how you can get the most out of your practice.
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We love celebrating national holidays, especially when they can remind us to get back to our roots. On May 16th, it’s National Love a Tree Day. Observance of this holiday encourages us to care for our trees and maybe even plant new ones. Trees are great symbols of strength and power. Spend this day of honoring trees in yoga poses that allow you to embody this strength.
A basics yoga class is the perfect place to learn about the foundations of yoga—posture, alignment, breathing, and flow sequence. No matter your level of experience, you can learn something new. Let's look at some of the benefits of going back to the basics.
Should your company offer a wellness program for your employees? You may be noticing a shift in your employees' priorities. Nowadays, they view work as more than just a paycheck—it's an opportunity to connect with others, find themselves, and grow as a person. With this shift comes a desire to receive more from their company than a simple paycheck. To keep your employees loyal to your company, you may need to offer a host of benefits, including flexible schedules, free lunches, and wellness programs.
The world has been hit hard with the outbreak of COVID-19. In places like the U.S. and the U.K., vaccinations are rolling out, and people are celebrating being able to go back to a more normal way of life. However, the pandemic is far from over, especially in countries with fewer resources.
We want to take today to discuss a heavy subject. Our beloved friends in India are facing a COVID-19 crisis. India is at the heart of yoga's traditions, principles, and practices, and it needs our support. We want to update you on COVID-19's effect in India and provide some ways you can help.
Have you been thinking about participating in yoga teacher training? If you've thought about it but hesitated to sign up, you're not alone. Many yogis wonder if teacher training is truly for them and if they are even ready for it. We believe that you are ready, and we’ve highlighted 10 reasons why it’s time for yoga teacher training.
It’s time to get twisted! National Pretzel Day is April 26. And you know what that means? Nope, we're not suggesting grabbing the salty snacks (though we won't discourage it either!). It's time to pull out all our favorite twisted yoga poses for Pretzel Day. You won’t even have to wait in line like they did on Pretzel Day on The Office!
Earth Day occurs on April 22 to remind us to care for this fantastic, beautiful place so that it will be around for generations after us. Did you know that connecting to the Earth can be very beneficial to your wellbeing? Take this Earth Day to not only care for the environment but to also tend to your root chakra. The root chakra connects us with our Earth element and helps us feel grounded. This year, celebrate Earth Day by caring for your roots with meditation and grounding practices.
We’re just a few days away from the end of Health Yoga Life’s Spring into Yoga Challenge. As we near the end, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far we’ve come. Yoga has so many health benefits, and practicing every day for 30 days can have even more impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. Once you’ve reached the finish line of the 30-day yoga challenge, you may experience the following positive outcomes.
You’re almost at the finish line of your 30-day yoga challenge! Are you finding it difficult to stay motivated to step onto the mat every day? It’s completely normal to have these feelings when it’s time to practice for the day. If you need a little inspiration to improve your discipline and finish your yoga challenge strong, check out these six ways to stay motivated in your yoga practice.