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7 Grounding Techniques to Calm Your Anxious Mind

Anxiety can be a debilitating emotion. When it takes over, it can feel like we are stuck in a dark hole with no way out. There are techniques that we can use to calm...

What is relaxation music for yoga?

Looking for relaxation music for yoga? Yoga without music is like a car without wheels. Indeed, yoga without music is like a cup without coffee.Yoga without music is like a canoe without oars, and...
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Can yoga help back pain?

As people explore the possibilities of yoga, they present a lot of questions to their instructors, ranging from "Where do I buy yoga clothes?" to "What kind of yoga should I do?" However, amid...

prAna: Clothing made simple again

As a yogini, my worldview is fixated on uniting breath, body, and mind. This wellness paradigm informs every aspect of my life, including what I eat, where I live, how I sleep, how I...

Yoga pants that help your asana look good

Ask any random person on the street what comes to mind when you say the word “yoga,” and they’ll probably rattle off a few predictable answers, which almost always include something about yoga pants....

What is a Yoga Diet?

You know what a yoga studio, yoga mat, and yoga pants are, but do you know what a yoga diet is?  If you’re looking for a bulleted list with eat-this and not-that, then this...

Positive thinking boosts your health

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about “thinking”—about positive thinking and how it boosts health.  What does it really mean to be a positive thinker?  And what, then, is negative thinking?  In childhood, parents...

How to choose a yoga studio

As mentioned in my intro on the ABOUT section, I accidentally discovered a beautiful yoga studio through a friend.  Consequently, I wish I could say that every yoga studio is as enjoyable as the...