Your first yoga class can be intimidating. You’re in a room full of strangers, some wearing very little clothing, all stretching and contorting their bodies. As you see some of […]
Why newbies shouldn’t give up on yoga
Exercises for menopausal women
Hot flashes, anxiety, depression. These are some of the symptoms of menopause. When you’re experiencing them on a daily basis, it can feel totally overwhelming, and many women find it […]
Proper Workout
There is a growing trend right now and it’s not a good one…military style workouts are all over the place; this in and of itself is not a bad thing. The issue arises when our fitness mentality turns into never ever stop, push through the pain and work till you puke, which is not a healthy mentality.
Losing weight doesn’t mean more exercise
It is undeniable that there are many health benefits attributed to exercise. However, for those working out to lose weight, it is not enough to exercise only. When you increase […]
Build strong bones without dairy products
As more and more people decide to eliminate dairy from their diets, you may think that an osteoporosis epidemic may be on the horizon in the near future. Because really, […]
The benefits of Hot Yoga
You’ve likely heard of hot yoga. And if you’re like any sane individual, the idea of performing yoga in a room heated to 105 degrees may not sound all that […]
It’s Valentine’s Day, so keep your heart healthy
It’s that time of year when we start seeing storefronts packed with images of cupid, and restaurants increase their prices with “special menu sets” to take advantage of that international […]
When it’s wise to avoid exercise
When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, exercise is undoubtedly important. But is there ever a time when it’s best to skip a workout session or two? While it may […]
Why you should stop eating lunch at your desk
For the workaholics, it’s all too easy to get caught up in work. You can only accomplish so much in a day before it’s time to pack up and head […]
How to tell if you have a good yoga teacher
For a lot of people who do yoga, they end up sticking with the first instructor they visit. This is out of convenience or fear of the unknown more than […]