2018-05-08 01:09
The Sundial yoga pose is often called Compass Pose. It’s a pose that requires a ton of flexibility. There are also many modifications that you can do that make this pose more obtainabl… Read More
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Calling all yogis wanting to improve their yoga! My blog is about my journey of transitioning from beginner yogi to advanced yogi. Join me on the journey!
2018-04-20 19:36
Doing Yoga can be really fun, especially if you do it with a friend. Grab your spouse, a loved one, or a friend and try out these partner yoga poses. Most of the poses can be… Read More
2018-04-16 17:01
Each of these 11 books has played a part in my own yoga journey. I have read them all and continue to refer back to them on a regular basis. Some were books that were assigned to m… Read More
2018-04-11 01:29
These seated twisting yoga poses are organized by level of difficulty. However, each twist could be modified to vary the level of difficulty. I have given some tips for each of the pose… Read More
2018-04-03 17:35
This bedtime yoga for deep sleep routine is the perfect way to end your day. The five poses will help relieve stress, slow your body down, and activate your parasympathetic nervous syst… Read More
2018-04-03 01:26
Running is a great workout and stress reliever. But, it can be very hard on your body. These yoga stretches for runners are perfect after a long or short run.
Yoga Stretches for Runner… Read More
2018-03-30 20:18
These 11 Yoga poses for flexibility are great for beginners wanting to increase their flexibility. I often hear people say that they aren’t flexible enough for yoga, but… Read More
2018-03-28 18:05
When I first started teaching yoga, I searched for a yoga sequence builder that would help me prepare for my classes. I wanted a way I could easily print out the sequences that I made withou… Read More
2018-03-26 00:23
Tadasana Yoga Pose, also known as Moutain Pose is often the starting point for standing yoga poses. Because you will come across this pose several times in most yoga classes and because of t… Read More
2018-03-12 03:25
This Brene Brown TED Talk is definitely worth your time. She digs deep into what it means to be vulnerable and how to be vulnerable. And she does it with a humorous twist.
There ar… Read More
2018-03-05 22:38
Restorative Yoga is by far the most relaxing type of yoga I have practiced. Using lots of blankets and pillows as props, these poses are held for 15+ minutes. After doing a full Restorative… Read More
2018-02-26 04:34
The end of Savasana is a great time for reflecting on an inspirational quote. I would recommend writing one of these Savasana quotes that speak to you on a piece of paper. Keep this at the t… Read More
2018-02-24 03:59
Before we start, I wanted to tell you that I’m not in any way affiliated with these retreats or the booking sites. They are retreats that I have have found in my own search for the bes… Read More
2018-02-17 19:41
This thunderstorm relaxation music would be perfect background music for a cozy night at home. Being outside in a storm is anything but relaxing, but being safe inside hearing the sound… Read More
2018-02-12 01:32
Yin Yoga is the counterpart to Yang Yoga. Yin Yoga focuses on relaxing and lengthening the muscles, while Yang Yoga focuses on strengthening the muscles. Most yoga classes nowadays are Yang… Read More
2018-02-11 00:21
Savasana is the best part of a yoga practice for many people. It’s a chance to just be. All the noise, motion, information stops for these precious minutes. It’s a time to rechar… Read More
2018-01-29 22:42
Savasana Pose should be practiced after every yoga practice. It can be easy to skip this pose, especially if you don’t like staying still for an extended amount of time. However, most… Read More
2018-01-24 14:00
Practicing mindfulness can dramatically change your life. This Mindfulness for Beginners Guide will give you quick changes you can make to feel peaceful and tranquil.
When you are const… Read More
2018-01-17 02:58
Before using these yoga readings for Savasana in your classes, remember that Yoga, particularly in the US, has changed in the last couple of decades. It has become more of a form o… Read More
2018-01-16 03:24
Yin Yoga is a slow style of yoga in which you hold poses for three to five minutes. As a beginner, you will want to hold the poses for three minutes, once you become more advanced in your pr… Read More
2018-01-14 17:19
Yin Yoga is a very slow style of yoga in which you hold poses for 3-5 minutes. This relaxing type of yoga is great for increasing flexibility and targeting certain areas of the body. This Yi… Read More
2018-01-06 01:18
Before looking at Yoga Sutra 1.2, let’s first take a look at what the Yoga Sutras are and the history behind them.
This post is not sponsored but may contain affiliate links. Through… Read More
2017-12-31 20:13
This playlist is filled with relaxing harp music for yoga. It would be great for a Hatha, a Yin or a slower Vinyasa practice. The playlist is broken up into three 30-minute segments. Which m… Read More
2017-12-30 18:59
In an average Vinyasa class, you will do more than a dozen Chaturangas, sometimes more. If you do an Ashtanga session, you will complete more than 80! But, they happen so quickly that the te… Read More
2017-12-29 19:35
Vin Yin Yoga, also referred to as Yin Yang Yoga, is a yoga sequence that combines Vinyasa Yoga and Yin Yoga. This is normally done with Vinyasa as the first half of the sequence and Yin Yoga… Read More
2017-12-29 00:55
Standing Bow Pose, also referred to as The Lord of the Dance Pose, is a beautiful and empowering pose. This pose transfers your blood to one side of your body and equalizes as you exit the p… Read More
2017-12-28 00:20
The benefits of backbends in yoga are numerous. They are an essential part of a yoga practice. These poses will leave you feeling uplifted, energized, and open to new experiences.
Benefits… Read More
2017-12-24 22:18
If you are new to yoga, you may be feeling overwhelmed by all the different poses you come across. There are thousands of different poses, each with its own benefits. Instead of getting caug… Read More
2017-12-23 19:36
Pigeon Pose is an amazing hip opener. It also happens to be one of my favorite poses. Whenever this pose comes up in a class, I silently wish to myself that the teacher will get sidetra… Read More
2017-12-15 18:36
One of the main struggles I hear from my readers is that they don’t have time for a yoga practice. The best way to make time for yoga is to declutter and simplify your life. In this po… Read More
2017-12-12 22:16
Finding peace in a frantic world can be challenging, especially in today’s world. We are typically overscheduled, overstimulated, lacking adequate sleep, and constantly bombarded… Read More
2017-11-23 14:23
Holiday shopping is in full swing. If you have a yoga lover to shop for, I’ve got you covered. Here you will find a compilation of gifts for yoga lovers that they are sure to… Read More
2017-11-22 18:13
If you have a regular meditation practice, you know how important proper posture is. Using a meditation bench will help your posture immensely. Proper posture helps increase the quality and… Read More
2017-11-18 19:00
In the world of education, “growth vs fixed mindset” is a hot topic right now. It’s what we want all of our students to achieve. If I get all my second-grade students to h… Read More
2017-11-11 18:52
Being a beginner at anything can be daunting. By using these yoga tips for beginners, you will hopefully start to enjoy the journey of your yoga practice. If you stick with a dedicated pract… Read More
2017-11-06 02:55
Are you a yoga teacher? If so, I have great news for you! You can get an Athleta yoga teacher discount!
Just to clarify, I am not affiliated with Athleta. I don’t benefit in any way if… Read More
2017-11-05 15:13
Cleaning your yoga mat is really something you should be doing, but do you know how to clean a yoga mat?
For a long time, I was hesitant to clean my mat because I didn’t want… Read More
2017-10-28 14:00
As a perfectionist, I know that often times it is hard to start something new. When you just start out with something, you won’t be great or even good at it. That can be hard to accep… Read More
2017-10-24 20:55
This body scan mindfulness script for relaxation could be used in a few different ways. You can use it to guide a friend or loved one through a body scan. If you would rather use the script… Read More
2017-10-17 20:15
If you have looked at pricing at yoga studios and are turned off, I have ways to help you find cheap yoga classes.
This post contains a link to Groupon. If you make a purchase throu… Read More
2017-10-12 21:53
Yoga bolsters can take your yoga practice to a new level. I resisted buying a yoga bolster for a long time. In fact, I didn’t buy one until I was required to for my yoga teacher… Read More
2017-10-05 21:15
A good yoga playlist is hard to find, but a savasana playlist is even harder. You want music that is soothing but won’t make you fall asleep. Ideally, it will feel meditative yet… Read More
2017-09-26 20:52
There are a ton of Gomukhasana yoga benefits. This pose is also known as Cow Face Pose and will release major tension from your upper and lower body. I tend to hold a lot of tension in my sh… Read More
2017-09-21 11:30
I love my morning routine, but I love my evening routine even more. I used to hang out on the couch in the evening watching episode after episode and then get overly tired. At that point jus… Read More
2017-09-18 00:59
There are many Malasana yoga pose benefits. Also known as Garland Pose, this is a pose that most people can do, it is especially helpful during pregnancy. Make sure you read the mo… Read More
2017-09-11 12:00
Just like for adults, yoga for children is very beneficial! I love when I can bring my passion of yoga into my second-grade classroom. My second-graders love it too! I have found lots of lit… Read More
2017-09-11 11:35
This calming yoga music mantras & chants playlist would work very nicely for meditation or a home yoga practice. It is broken into three 30-minute segments, which makes it perfect for a… Read More
2017-09-02 03:18
There are many benefits of Shirshasana yoga pose or headstand. This advanced yoga pose is often referred to as the king yoga pose, partly because of the impressiveness of the pose, but also… Read More
2017-08-27 00:17
There are many benefits of twists in yoga. You probably do a twist of some sort in almost every class that you go to, yet you most likely don’t know why you are doing them. There are a… Read More
2017-08-24 23:22
Acro Yoga is fun to do and also really fun to watch. Check out these YouTube videos. If you are anything like me, you will want to watch them over and over. It’s very impressive what s… Read More
2017-08-23 23:48
This week I was visiting the Twin Cities and was able to take a class at a studio that I have been wanting to try for awhile, Modo Yoga MPLS. For those of you who have never heard of Modo be… Read More
2017-08-20 21:02
Acro Partner Yoga, an acrobatic partner form of yoga, is amazing to watch. If you get up the courage to try it yourself, you will experience many benefits! In this post are several Acro P… Read More
2017-08-18 19:46
Yoga Nidra for deep sleep can be found for free on Amazon if you are a Prime member!
But first, what is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a type of guided meditation in which the body becomes comple… Read More
2017-08-17 18:42
The transition between Chaturanga to Upward Dog is very common in yoga classes. In this post, I will cover the correct way to do this transition. Most people are doing the transition in a wa… Read More
2017-08-16 01:12
The insight meditation timer is what I use to guide my meditation practice. It is a free app that has a ton of features and is definitely worth checking out.
Customize
This is a lovely… Read More
2017-08-15 03:16
Upward Facing Dog Pose, or Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, is a pose that I see being done incorrectly all the time. Most students in a yoga class combine Upward Facing Dog and Cobra, which puts too… Read More
2017-08-12 01:47
One of the main reasons I started this blog was to share my yoga journey. This post is dedicated to just that, my journey with yoga; the past, present, and future. There are not yoga tips an… Read More
2017-08-10 23:51
Sphinx Pose Yin Yoga: a Yin version of Cobra Pose. This pose is an extension of the spine that has many benefits.
Benefits of Sphinx Pose
tones the spine
stretches the abdomen, chest… Read More
2017-08-09 16:17
This Yin Yoga playlist is filled with calming and peaceful music. It could be used for other practices as well or for background music. I love listening to it as I unwind at night. The… Read More
2017-08-08 14:55
When I was a girl I would do Mandukasana yoga pose, or frog pose, at every ballet class I went to. At the time, I didn’t know all the benefits of the pose, but I knew that it was an am… Read More
2017-08-08 02:28
As a yoga teacher and someone with very sweaty hands and feet, it has been very important for me to find the stickiest yoga mat possible.
I was so tired of slipping around, especially in dow… Read More
2017-08-04 21:00
Janushirasana yoga pose, or head to knee pose, is one of my favorites. It’s a simple seated forward fold that has many benefits. When creating my own yoga sequences, it is almost… Read More
2017-08-04 01:03
This playlist is filled with calming piano music for yoga. It would be great for a Hatha, Vinyasa, or Yin practice. The playlist is broken up into three 30-minute segments. Which makes it ea… Read More
2017-08-03 02:22
I have been writing a lot about Restorative Yoga lately. It’s a practice that has many incredible benefits. However, there are also countless Yin Yoga benefits as well. Yin and Re… Read More
2017-08-02 03:16
There are countless benefits of Restorative Yoga. In this post, I will cover 15 benefits restorative yoga will give you, a resource if you want to learn more, and a 30-minute Restorative Yog… Read More
2017-08-01 00:41
Restorative Yoga is an extremely relaxing type of yoga. To help you have a relaxed yoga practice, I have put together this restorative yoga music playlist. Three 30-minute segments coul… Read More
2017-07-26 23:31
Committing to a journal for a whole year is a big investment of your time. I spent a long time researching journals before deciding on the Dailygreatness Yoga Journal. After a year of u… Read More
2017-07-25 20:21
If you have never tried Headspace Meditation, you are missing out. This app has hundreds of themed sessions to help you do everything from sleep better to stress less. It is one of my favori… Read More
2017-07-24 22:01
What is the Rodale Mindfulness Book?
Rodale is a publishing company that publishes many health and wellness books. They have many great books. There is one book in particular that I would re… Read More
2017-07-21 16:11
What is a Mysore Yoga Rug?
Traditionally in India yoga, particularly Ashtanga, was done on a Mysore yoga rug. Before modern yoga mats came on the market this was the best… Read More
2017-07-20 19:45
The UCLA mindfulness meditations are available online and free for everyone to use. They range from 3 to 19 minutes. They are from the Mindfulness Awareness Research Center at UCLA. Accordin… Read More
2017-07-18 19:20
How to Do Chakravakasana Yoga Pose
Chakravakasana Yoga Pose, or cat cow, is used in the majority of yoga classes. I use it at the beginning of most of my classes. It feels wonderful for the… Read More
2017-07-17 19:40
Lululemon yoga pants are really nice, but also really expensive. I bought a pair of yoga pants from Lululemon (Align Pant II) and break down all the pros and cons for you. Are they worth the… Read More
2017-07-13 22:18
What is Yoga Sutra 1.33?
Roughly translated Yoga Sutra 1.33 states…
“Infusing the mind with friendliness, compassion, cheerfulness, and uninvolved observation in relation to tho… Read More
2017-07-12 20:24
Yoga Sutra 1.30 from the Yoga Sutras states…
The nine obstacles or forms of mind distractions are given; Sickness, Rigidity, Doubt, Negligence, Laziness, Incontinence, Wrong perceptio… Read More
2017-07-11 18:28
Who is Deepak Chopra?
Deepak Chopra Meditation is amazing and can be found for free in a couple of different places. But before I get to that, let’s back up and look at who Deepak Chop… Read More
2017-07-10 19:34
What is Chaturanga Danasana?
Chaturanga Danasana is also known as four-limbed staff pose. It’s a great pose for building strength. It helps strengthen your arms, shoulders, legs, an… Read More
2017-07-07 17:18
What is a Liforme Yoga Mat?
Liforme mats were designed so that you can properly align yourself in yoga poses. The lines printed on the mat have been specially placed to guide you to eve… Read More
2017-07-06 19:51
What is Yoga Sutra 2.46?
Yoga Sutra 2.46 from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali states….
The posture for yoga meditation should be steady, stable, and comfortable
This post may contain af… Read More
2017-07-05 13:16
What is Yoga Nidra?
In Yoga Nidra, the body goes to sleep, but the conscious mind stays awake. It often includes guided imagery and body scans. We are constantly overstimulated and this yogi… Read More
2017-07-03 15:16
What is Bikram Yoga?
There are many benefits of Bikram Yoga. But first, what it Bikram Yoga? This sequence of 26 poses designed by Bikram Choudhury is completed in 90 minutes in a room… Read More
2017-06-30 14:10
What is Yoga Sutra 2.33?
In my eyes, this is one of the most important sutras. Yoga Sutra 2.33 from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali states….
When negative, remind yourself this brings mi… Read More
2017-06-29 14:14
What is Palouse Mindfulness?
Palouse Mindfulness is a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. It is “a blend of meditation, body awareness, and yoga: learning throu… Read More
2017-06-28 16:22
Yoga classes can get expensive. Luckily CorePower offers many different reduced rates. CorePower Yoga student discount, along with military and teacher discounts, as well as other options fo… Read More
2017-06-23 13:44
Kino Yoga is the website of Kino MacGregor, a very well known yoga teacher. Kino teaches around the world, has produced six DVDs, is a writer, co-founder of Miami Life Center, Yoga Challenge… Read More
2017-06-20 14:43
Robin Carnes Yoga Nidra is one of the best Yoga Nidras that I have tried. Her Yoga Nidra is especially for people who suffer from insomnia, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, restlessness, o… Read More
2017-06-16 18:09
Looking at these yoga popularity statistics, it’s easy to see that yoga is growing in popularity. Yoga Alliance, partnered with Yoga Journal and the Ipsos Public Affairs research firm… Read More
2017-06-14 16:02
Devanadi Yoga
Devanadi Yoga is a must if you are in the Twin Cities area. Its focus on the physical and spiritual side of yoga is comprehension and refreshing. This is the place you want to… Read More
2017-06-11 23:27
The sarpasana yoga pose is often overlooked. But with its many benefits, it has quickly become one of my favorite poses. In yoga, vinyasa style especially, we do a lot of pushing… Read More
2017-06-09 01:00
Savasana Pronunciation
Many people are unsure of the savasana pronunciation. It is pronounced sha-VAH-suh-nuh and is a pose that you should be doing at the end of every yoga practice. It hap… Read More
2017-06-03 16:55
9 Yoga Bolster Pillow Poses: A Relaxing Sequence
This post may contain affiliate links. Through these links, I get a commission if you purchase something, with no extra cost to you. Please… Read More
2017-05-29 16:08
Yoga headstands are challenging. Some people can do it on their first try. I am not one of those people. Try as I might, for months and months, I practiced. It just wouldn’t happen an… Read More
2017-05-10 01:09
What is your favorite type of yoga? Maybe you have only tried one type. If this is the case, you could be missing out! There are so many varieties of yoga. Each type has its own unique benef… Read More
2017-04-28 03:00
I have read a lot of reviews of online yoga classes. The Grokker reviews I have read all state that it is amazing. No one seems to have any complaints. It seems to be the favorite.
So I deci… Read More
2017-04-21 02:37
This Jade Yoga Mat Review may contain affiliate links. Through these links, I get a commission if you purchase something, with no extra cost to you. Please know that I am only recommending t… Read More
2017-04-14 21:33
Having a go-to yoga music playlist is essential. While I often prefer to do yoga without music, there are times when I use music. The music has to be word free though. I find lyrics very dis… Read More
2017-04-13 16:40
Yin vs restorative, what is the difference? Are you overwhelmed by all the different types of yoga? You need to understand what each type is before deciding which is right for you.
Yin… Read More
2017-04-06 20:45
Are you searching for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? What would that perfect gift include? Something heartfelt, includes quality time with your mom, aligns with your health l… Read More
2017-04-01 20:54
Welcome to my March Yoga Report. Each month I record some things about my journey. I do these posts for a couple of reasons; I want to keep a record of how I am progressing with my yoga, it… Read More
2017-03-20 23:41
Don’t you hate it when you are in a great yoga class and all your focus keeps getting drawn to the fact your yoga pants won’t stay up? I feel your pain. Good yoga pants can be re… Read More
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