Meditation Hand Signs
Ayurvedic practitioners have used meditation hand signs as therapy for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. These symbolic gestures, called mudras, are a great way to get more from your meditation practice and can improve your meditation routine by a lot. Mudras come from the Sanskrit word that means “gesture” or “seal”. These meditation hand […]
Social Benefits of Yoga
Americans practicing yoga have grown to 36 million – a 20% increase in the last five years. The benefits reach way beyond physical flexibility and strength. Research shows that consistent yoga practice improves practitioners’ mental health and well-being by a lot – about 25% after six months. Yoga builds meaningful connections between people in ways […]
Yoga Pants with Pockets
Yoga pants with pockets are revolutionizing fitness apparel. Brands like Colorfulkoala have earned over 39,000 five-star reviews on Amazon alone. Fitness experts tested 75 different leggings and found these functional designs solve a common workout problem: storing essentials while exercising. Pockets make workouts much easier. Our hands can hold multiple items, but workout efficiency gets […]
Hard Yoga Poses
Social media photos make tough yoga poses look daunting, but many are more available than you might think. Poses like Ashtavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose) seem challenging at first glance, but practitioners who can hold a low plank for thirty seconds can master them. Advanced yoga asanas need more than just flexibility. These poses demand long-term commitment and blend […]
Kinship Yoga
Kinship Yoga isn’t your typical Highland Park yoga studio – its 4.9-star rating from over 30,000 reviews speaks for itself. The 1,700 square foot space welcomes students to hot yoga, cool yoga, prenatal, yin, and restorative classes. Yoga enthusiasts across Los Angeles have made this studio their go-to spot, thanks to its outstanding instructors. The […]
Kundalini Yoga Poses
Kundalini yoga poses unlock dormant energy coiled at your spine’s base. The Western world discovered this ancient practice in 1969. It employs vital life force energy to change practitioners’ lives mentally and physically. The Sanskrit word “Kundalini” means “circular” or “coiled” and represents spiritual energy at the Root Chakra. Newcomers learning kundalini yoga need to […]
Athleta vs Lululemon
The Athleta vs Lululemon debate tops the discussion list among fitness enthusiasts who’ve logged hundreds of workout classes and spent big on premium activewear. My experience from three years of thrice-weekly workouts and over 400 barre classes has shown clear differences between these two premium athletic wear giants. Lululemon stands as the gold standard for […]
Astavakrasana
Astavakrasana tests even experienced yogis with its blend of strength, flexibility, and balance requirements. This advanced yoga pose looks intimidating but rewards those who become skilled at it. The Eight-Angle Pose gets its name from Sage Astavakra who, according to Hindu mythology, was born with eight twists in his body. Practitioners must create eight distinct […]
Yoga for Acid Reflux
Medical professionals now recognize yoga as a natural treatment option for acid reflux, a condition that affects about 20% of the population. Acid reflux becomes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if it occurs more than twice weekly, and this can substantially disrupt everyday life. Research shows that stress plays a major role in making these symptoms […]
Yoga Before or After Lifting
The debate about doing yoga before or after lifting weights continues among fitness enthusiasts, especially those who mix strength training with flexibility work. Yoga’s practice spans over 5,000 years in different forms and brings many health benefits. These include better flexibility, more strength, less stress, and improved sleep quality. The timing of your yoga practice […]