Yoga Blog

Yoga is a Growing Industry: Here are the Numbers

Mar 26, 2018 | Yoga

It’s obvious, by the numbers, that the mystique of yoga has entered the mainstream conscious. Whether it’s Hot Yoga, Bikram, or Vinyasa, yoga practices of all types are steadily finding new participants. The Yoga Appeal Perhaps one of the reasons yoga has become so...

It’s a Stretch: Don’t Fall for these Yoga Myths

Mar 5, 2018 | Yoga

Written by Lauren Weaver Yoga has gained a lot of traction in the Western world in recent years. Though it is an ancient practice, it is new to our culture and there are many misconceptions about it. If you ask five different self-identifying yogis to define yoga, you...

Love Your Body at Any Size: How yoga can keep you in touch with yourself

Feb 6, 2018 | Yoga

For many, especially girls and women, there is a constant struggle between our physical bodies and our emotional selves that creates a palatable tension. That tension can cause feelings of shame, guilt, vulnerability, and self-doubt, which can result in eating...

Yoga and the Mind

Feb 1, 2018 | Yoga

Written by Lauren Weaver Well-being is a multi-faceted topic that varies widely in definition and in attainment. Yet, it is something that individuals and communities strive to attain with varying degrees of success. The things most challenging in life are often the...

Sore from sitting at a desk all day? Yoga can help.

Jan 23, 2018 | Fitness, Yoga

Did you know that sitting at a desk all day could be hazardous to your health? Research reported by the Mayo Clinic has linked sitting for extended periods of time to several health concerns including obesity and metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that includes...

Yoga for a Long and Healthy Life

Jan 11, 2018 | Yoga

Written by Lauren Weaver Do you want to live a long healthy life, reduce your risk for disease, keep your mind sharp, and prevent injury? Great! The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion wants this too. They created the Physical Activity Guidelines for...