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 […]
Aerial Yoga Benefits
Aerial Yoga offers benefits way beyond the typical mat-based practice. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) conducted a study that showed impressive results. People who practiced aerial yoga for six weeks had lower cardiovascular heart disease risk factors. Their blood pressure improved and body fat percentage decreased. This workout defies gravity and delivers real results. […]
How to Start a Bungee Fitness Business
The fitness industry worldwide is worth over $87 billion. This makes it a great market for entrepreneurs who want to start a bungee fitness business. Bungee workouts blend the excitement of bungee jumping with exercises that build core strength. The concept stands out as something different in today’s competitive fitness world. A new bungee fitness […]
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 […]
Baby Cobra Yoga
Baby cobra yoga, also called Ardha Bhujangasana, gives beginners a gentle way to start backbend poses without putting too much strain on the spine. This beginner-friendly pose helps extend the spine and benefits practitioners of all levels. The baby cobra yoga pose looks simple but works well to stretch the chest and shoulders while making […]
Yoga Fatigue
Many yoga practitioners feel tired after their sessions, which seems counterintuitive for an energizing practice. Research from 19 clinical studies with 948 participants shows that yoga has a small positive effect on reducing fatigue. Nearly a quarter of adults deal with fatigue that lasts two weeks or longer, and almost two-thirds can’t pinpoint any medical […]
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 […]
Kemetic Yoga Poses
Kemetic Yoga Poses from Northeastern Africa offer a complete approach to wellness and continue to attract global attention. This ancient Egyptian system differs from conventional yoga practices. It emphasizes slow movements and proper body positioning while focusing on mental and spiritual harmony rather than physical strain. The practice carries the name Smai Tawi, meaning “uniting […]