Choosing the Best Yoga Teacher Training for You

Yoga teacher training courses are becoming very popular nowadays. There are many reasons why they are becoming popular. One reason is that there are many benefits of yoga for health. Another reason is that yoga has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. In addition, there are many yoga teacher training courses available online. However, choosing the right course is important. Here are some…

The Healing Benefits of Using Tibetan and Crystal Singing Bowls

How often do you hear about the healing benefits of using crystal singing bowls? These beautiful instruments are said to bring balance and harmony into our lives. They also improve our health and wellbeing. Gongs and bowls are ancient tools that originated in Tibet. The sound they produce helps us release stress, relax, and heal ourselves from emotional trauma. There are several ways to use these…

Is Yoga Good for Toning and Fitness?

Does yoga help you lose weight? Does it help you get stronger? Is it good for toning? These are all questions you might be wondering about before you attempt a yoga workout. Yoga is a mind-body exercise that is often associated with strengthening and stretching. Yoga is best known for stretching your muscles and its health benefits, and is currently being used as a form of exercise for all types…

The Ayurvedic Health Benefits of Shilajit

Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. It’s based on a holistic approach that treats the mind, body, and soul as connected entities and aims to bring balance to all three. Ayurvedic physicians used a wide range of natural substances to help treat illness and maintain health. An important Ayurvedic herb is Shilajit, which comes from the mountains of India…

How to Start Your Yoga Journey With Confidence and Success

It can be intimidating and overwhelming to walk into a yoga studio for the first time. How do you know where to start? What do I need to bring? Do I need to buy anything? Don’t worry! Getting started on the right foot is easier than you think. It is possible to ease into your first yoga practice with confidence and success. Here is a quick guide on what you need to get started in your yoga…

How to Start Pilates Classes

Congratulations on making the decision to start practising Pilates on a regular basis. The health benefits and physical improvements that you will feel are now well within your reach.  But now that you’ve made the decision, you could be starting to second guess yourself; “Am I going to be any good at Pilates?” “What actually happens in a Pilates class?” or “I’ve never done Pilates before, am I…

Can a morning fitness class replace your morning coffee?

To many, the thought of replacing your morning cup of coffee with a morning fitness class sounds like madness, but there may be method to this crazy  notion. It’s a habit that most of us can be guilty of indulging in; trudging bleary eyed through the morning until we get our hands on a fresh roasted coffee, then all of a sudden, anything seems possible! While it’s true that the caffeine in coffee…

Yoga or Pilates for Building Strength?

You’ve heard about yoga and Pilates for toning and building strength, but you aren’t quite sure which exercise to choose. They both have many of the same benefits but you may wish to choose one over the other. So, let’s take a closer look at both exercises in order to help you decide which is best according to your individual goals, restrictions, or injuries.

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Shape Up, Don’t Bulk Up

People come in all different shapes and sizes, so when you decide you want to try something new to get your body moving, you first need to consider what your goals may be. For some, they want to increase their body appearance by building up their muscles and creating greater definition. For others, they may want to lose weight. Others may want to reduce cellulite but increase flexibility and…

What Is the Most Traditional Form of Yoga?

The art of Yoga has existed for countless centuries. Thanks to the recent focus upon wellness and natural health remedies, this practice now enjoys millions of followers from all walks of life. Much like any ancient art form, many variations of yoga have developed over the years. Some of these have been influenced by western practices while others have remained more in tune with their native…