Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise today – due to the many benefits yoga is claimed to have for both our minds and bodies. But tons of people are still skeptical about the health benefits of yoga. Some claim that yoga is just another fitness fad [...]
Update (Oct. 21, 2022): New studies continue to improve on the evidence that yoga can help with mental health – by a lot. Here's a new recent study from Deakin University here. Do you know someone who practices yoga? You might notice they have a positive aura to them! That's [...]
Update (Oct. 21, 2022): Scientists are finding new ways to make recycling even easier – check out the research here. Is your mat starting to wear down, feel uneven and slippery? If so, you might have to replace it soon. But before you toss out your old yoga mat, you've [...]
Among the many benefits of yoga, strength is a huge focus. So much so... that many people come to yoga solely to increase their muscle power. Do you want to practice yoga for strength? If so, what are the best types of yoga for strength? And what are the best [...]
If you're like most people, you probably have a few pairs of leggings in your wardrobe – or maybe you're looking for the next pair to buy. So are leggings still in style today, right now? They're comfortable, flattering, and versatile – what's not to love? But with so many [...]
You joined a new yoga studio... but you don't know what name to call the yoga instructor! You don't want to be rude and call them by the "wrong name" – but you also don't want to call them "ma'am" or "sir." What do you do? We got you! This [...]
Leggings have been around for a long time – so you're probably wondering who invented them! There's 2 different "invention periods" per se... so let's start with who invented modern leggings and yoga pants, and then we'll cover 13th century leggings and history afterwards. Who invented modern leggings? Modern day [...]
Yoga essentials (like yoga blocks) are great tools to improve your practice. What exactly is a yoga block – and what is a yoga block used for? In this article, we'll give you the scoop on what it is (and how it's used) – so you can decide if you [...]
If you're like most yogis... then you've probably wondered about the benefits of yoga blocks – and are really worth the investment? How about the pros and cons? After all, they're not exactly cheap – and you may not be sure what benefits they offer. In this blog post, we'll [...]
For many yoga poses... you NEED a yoga block to support yourself and avoid injuries. (Especially for common poses like Bridge, Triangle and Camel pose.) But which type is better – cork or foam yoga blocks? Here's a look at the pros and cons of each type – along with [...]