Taking on a more rigorous power yoga practice can be both exciting and scary. One will begin to challenge both the mind and body in new ways. It is likely that one will feel this in their body mentally, emotionally and physically. There are many different ways to support a more rigorous yoga practice including…
Preparing for Your First Pilates Class
Your first Pilates class doesn’t have to be intimidating: learn what to expect as far as style of Pilates, equipment used, what to wear, and more. Ever walk past a Pilates studio and wonder if the equipment inside is some kind of medieval torture device? You’re not alone. Despite being nearly 100-years-old, the workout method…
Hold Yoga Poses for Longer to Build Mental Strength!
Do you feel like you might lose it when you hold yoga poses for more than a few seconds? Do you avoid demanding classes or poses at all costs? You certainly aren’t alone! When you learn to hold yoga poses for longer, you’ll actually receive all kinds of benefits that will hopefully outweigh your aversions : let’s…
Discover the Psychological Benefits of Meditation
Let’s talk about the many psychological benefits of meditation that might spur you to start a simple meditation practice. Does the thought of sitting still in meditation have you running for the hills? Not to worry. Like yoga, meditation is a practice. Some folks gravitate easily towards sitting still, and some do not. Either way,…
20 Small Ways to Add Mindfulness to Your Day!
The world feels uncertain right now—with quarantines and social distancing from the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all feeling a bit untethered. All in need of a few deep breaths and a practice that keeps us rooted in ourselves. Enter: mindfulness. Mindfulness is presence, embodied awareness, and connection to our experiences of the world around us. It…
Herbal Wisdom: Stay Healthy from Your Backyard!
This week’s guest blogger, herbalist Shawna Wianecki-Paoli, shares the ancient herbal ally that is most likely growing right in your backyard: the dandelion. The relationship between humans and the dandelion herb is older than written language. Dandelion has been around since before the last Ice Age. With the thaw of the Ice Age, dandelion came…
Spring Cleaning for the Mind, Body, & Soul: Practice These 5 Yoga Poses for Detox
Try these 5 yoga poses to detox your body and clear your physical, mental and emotional realms, bringing your whole being into balance. Our time to go inward is currently being extended to the collective. With this extra time, why not pay some attention to spring cleaning? Clear away the cobwebs of your mind and…
5 Essential Yoga Books to Guide Your Spiritual Journey
The YogaToday blog editor breaks down her 5 favorite yoga books, which include poetry, manuals for understanding your physical practice better, and lessons to help you connect with your spiritual heart. Embrace the silver lining of being stuck inside by adding these reads to your library! The Yogi’s Roadmap by Bhavani Maki The Yogi’s Roadmap…
Kapha Season: Ayurvedic Tips for Transitioning to Spring
Spring (represented in Ayurveda with the Kapha dosha) is a season of birth, new beginnings, renewal, and growth. According to Ayurveda, one of the keys to maintaining health is to practice ritucharya—seasonal routines. Adjusting daily self-care rituals to seasonal changes helps maintain balance and natural connection. As the weather transitions from the bitter cold of…
6 Yoga Poses to Strengthen the Immune System
Strengthening your immune system is more than the top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aside from keeping your vitamins, hand-washing, social distancing, and apple cider vinegar shots on repeat right now, there’s another ritual worth adding to your wellness routine: yoga. For centuries, the ancient practice has been known to help boost immunity, with research…