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What To Wear To Yoga For First Time Yoga is meant to be a session that gives you room to meditate and relax as a form of exercise. What to wear for yoga is important because it has to align with the course. What To Wear To Yoga For First Time? Wearing clothing that is comfortable, non-restrictive and stretchy is important. The clothing has...

Yoga is said to be the magic pill that can help you get in touch with your body and manage most of the common issues people face. This is true even during pregnancy. Many women make the fatal mistake of leaving their yoga practice during pregnancy or not doing any kind of exercise during the entire gestation period. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy, this...

photo: @caleyalyssa Hydration before and after a yoga class It’s now common knowledge that we need around 8 glasses per day for proper hydration and functioning of the body. That amount can be insufficient if you are active and sweating; which is exactly what happens in a yoga class; especially if it’s Bikram. On a hot summer day. With a demanding teacher. #sweatalert Drinking...

Photo by: @omandthecity Why You Should Use Natural Deodorant No one wants to be that one. The smelly one. That’s why most of us heavily rely on deodorants to help us get through those nervous sweats, yoga sessions or runs to catch the bus, odor-free. The thing is that common deodorants and antiperspirants are associated with many health risks, skin irritation and more annoyances....

Talk to pretty much any yogi and they’ll tell you that yoga is way more than a calm and stretchy physical practice; it’s a complete lifestyle. That’s why giving yoga related things to the yogi in your life will probably be really appreciated. Are you struggling to find the perfect gift for the yoga addict you know or for someone who is just starting...

Top 8 Holiday Gifts for Yoga Teachers Looking for the perfect gift for your yoga teacher or for a friend or family member of yours that happens to be a yoga teacher? Look no further. We gathered the top choices right here. 1- The Best Yoga Mat   Manduka Black Mat Pro, 125$ Yoga teachers spend a lot of time on their mat. That’s...

Fall is here. We can still enjoy some warm and sunny days, but it’s slowly getting colder, darker. The leaves are turning red and your colleges are missing work. Yes, with fall comes the cold and flu season. In periods of seasonal change, our immunity system becomes a bit more fragile. And because it’s getting colder, we’re spending more time inside. As a result,...

Referred to as the King of the yoga Asanas, Headstand (or Sirsasana in Sanskrit) has immense physical and mental benefits. Thought it can be scary to try inversions at first, this pose is definitely worth overcoming your fear of going upside down. It is important to practice it safely (our tips below!), only if you are in good physical condition and practice with the...

Like with anything that will stay with you forever, the Manduka Pro mats require a break in process. The more your practice on it, the more the top surface will wear in and the better your mat will get. It's just like your yoga practice! And we say wear in and not wear out. These mats never wear out. They can last a lifetime....

Featured photo: Heather Bonker Photography Are you confused with all the different yoga styles now available? Are you looking at your yoga studio's schedule with no idea on which class to attend? Don't worry, you're not alone; it's normal to be confused! Remember that yoga is yoga, regardless of the style; it will do good and feel good. But if you want a better...