Originating as an ancient Indian practice of physical, spiritual and mental disciplines, yoga has been defined in many circles as a “union with the divine” providing many internal and external benefits. Differing yoga traditions can be found in Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. Swami Vivekananda successfully introduced the practice of yoga to the Western world in… Read More Ten Benefits of a Daily Yoga Practice

Yoga is a great, gentle exercise that can be started at any age, and if you put the time in to progress to more advanced yoga you’ll really improve your strength and flexibility.  Yoga also helps relieve stress by using exercises that unify the mind, body, and spirit. If you’re new to yoga, these seven… Read More Seven Important Tips for Starting Yoga

While both yoga and Pilates take an integrated mind-body approach to fitness and well-being, their origins, methods and approach differ greatly. The emergence of mind-body classes like Pi-Yo and Yogalates can make it difficult for people to distinguish between the two. Although the two can be pursued as complementary activities or integrated into one style,… Read More Yoga Versus Pilates: Which Should You Choose?

Any situation the body perceives as dangerous or threatening triggers the stress or “fight or flight” response. This threat may be overt physical danger or more subtle, such as a disagreement with a coworker or situational pressures, like coping with financial problems. The body’s efforts to deal with a threatening situation cause a series of… Read More Yoga For Stress Relief and Stress Management

If you’re just getting started with yoga, you probably don’t know your Hatha from your Bikram. There are dozens of different types of yoga, some much more popular than others. Here’s a quick guide to some of the different types of yoga practice and some information to help you decide which yoga style is right… Read More Which Yoga Style Is Right for You?