You’ve likely heard of hot yoga. And if you’re like any sane individual, the idea of performing yoga in a room heated to 105 degrees may not sound all that appealing. So why do people do it? Well, there are quite a few benefits to this relatively new yoga practice. Here are a few of …
Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at the power of inversions in yoga, whereby poses put your head below your heart. Though great core strengthening movements, inversions can be incredibly strenuous and are often a real challenge to the novice yogini, that’s why our Kaia girls love them so much! However, even if …
Perhaps because of the images of pretzel-shaped poses or the connection with more mindful inner workings, yoga, despite its massive popularity, can intimidate many would-be beneficiaries. If you are afraid of yoga then it is probably because you don’t understand what it is about and just how fantastic it is! What do you think of …
Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Reiki, Nia, Gyrokinesis As gyms continue to offer an ever-widening array of mind-body fitness options, it might help to have a basic understanding of what “Mind-body” is supposed to mean. “Asanas have been evolved over the centuries so as to exercise every muscle, nerve, and gland in the body. They secure …
A Yoga Student’s Opinion About the Swerve Studio Fitness Craze Fun and lighthearted “YBB” is a great way to get cardio – NOT the best way to learn Yoga (or Ballet…) Physical trainers often recommend dance classes as a great way to change up your workout routine and still get your cardio in for the …
