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Are Yoga Retreats Worth It? Yoga retreats, as much as they seem exotic, are also an investment of time, effort, and money. It is very natural to wonder if yoga retreats are worth it. Whether one is a beginner or more advanced in their yoga practice, yoga retreats have a lot to offer to everyone. …
Is Yoga Helpful For Weight Loss? Sometimes when practicing yoga, you become so immersed in the practice you lose sight of the benefits that you are gaining from your practice. We know that yoga assists in our flexibility and mindfulness, but is yoga helpful for weight loss? Yoga is an excellent form of exercise for …
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Is Ashtanga Yoga Bad for Your Back? (All You Need to Know!) Ashtanga yoga has earned a bad name for leading to lower back pain and injuries. But is Ashtanga yoga practice really bad for your back? As someone who has practiced Ashtanga yoga in the past and from years of studying yoga, it is …
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Are Yoga Retreats Just for Women? One of the many benefits of going on a yoga retreat is getting a chance to meet more of your soul tribe. And, there is a likelihood of that tribe being solely composed of women which might make you wonder – are yoga retreats just for women? Yoga retreats …
What Happens After Kundalini Awakening? (Explained) The spiritual awakening of the kundalini is one of the most esoteric and mystical experiences in yoga. The fact that this experience is elusive for most people only adds to the mystery surrounding it. But, what happens when kundalini awakens? The Hatha Yoga Pradipika likens the experience of kundalini …
“My Yoga journey started very late in life at 49” My yoga journey started very late in life at 49 and turned into a passion. A neighbour asked me if I would like to try yoga and thought why not. What I didn’t know, it was Bikram yoga. I rocked up with a towel, no water …
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Can a Beginner Attend a Yoga Teacher Training? If you haven’t spent much time on your yoga mat but find yourself wondering what it would be like to teach yoga, you might be wanting to know if a beginner can do a yoga teacher training. A yoga teacher training can be done by anyone, wherever …
“I’ve Started Yoga to Stretch After Running” My adventure with Yoga had two beginnings. I’ve started yoga to improve my posture, stretch after long day or before long run. Because I run quite a lot it’s important for me to stretch hamstrings and lower back every chance I have. Lunges and forward bends have been my favourite …
“Yoga Has Taught me Balance” Yoga has taught me many great things and one of them is – balance. Not only do we need to balance physically when practicing asanas, but mentally is as important. Go on an extreme hike on Saturday and practice yoga on Sunday. Eat chocolate when your heart wants and kale …
Does Yoga Improve Flexibility? People sometimes say they cannot go to yoga class because they aren’t flexible enough. In reality, isn’t supposed to be the other way round? Does yoga improve flexibility? One of the many benefits of yoga is that it improves flexibility. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, one of the most influential surviving texts …