The benefits of yoga surpass the improved posture and defined shoulders. Here are 4 surprising ways that yoga can improve your life. Improve Memory- Dharna is also known as concentration yoga. This portion of class focuses on meditation. Dharna involves fixing the mind and attention on a single object. This increases circulation to the… Continue reading
Author: Ashley Bonner
4 Ways Practicing Yoga Outside Benefits You
Research has made a strong case that taking the time to practice yoga outside can enhance your practice in a different way than your studio does. Natural Scenery Can Heighten Awareness. Nature will help you to be in the present. Practicing yoga outside will help quiet mind chatter, as your mind will be focused… Continue reading
5 Reasons to Start Meal Prepping
Meal preparation is a weekly preparation of meals for a period of time longer than two days. Planning, cooking, and packaging food for the upcoming week can save time and money. There are many benefits and it is not as intimidating as it looks! Here are my top 5 reasons to start. Save Time– Planning… Continue reading
6 Reasons to Practice Yoga
Practicing yoga is a positive journey for both your physical and mental health. Mentally, you will notice more strength to move away from negative situations. Physically, you will become more flexible and improve your posture. Here are my top six reasons to start practicing yoga. 1. Relieve Stress. One major component of yoga… Continue reading
5 Wellness Tips to Follow for a Healthier and Happier Version of You
5 Wellness Tips to Follow for a Healthier and Happier Version of You In today’s world doesn’t it constantly feel as though we are bombarded with a stream of news, updates, events, and stress on the regular? Life can be complicated, and we can all benefit from finding a little more happiness in smaller things.… Continue reading
16 Spiritual Yoga Mantras to Recognize and Remember
Ever wonder what the chants whispered throughout class are all about and why they mutter them? Here is your chance to learn what the words are and what they actually mean. Mantra yoga is believed to have both spiritual and psychological influence and is used to engage the mind through concentrating on sound, duration, and… Continue reading
How “The Eight Limbs of Yoga” Can Lead to a Purposeful Life
“The Eight Limbs of Yoga” were created by Patanjali as a road map to lead a meaningful and purposeful life, essentially reaching the summit of human experience! Fun Fact: Patanjali is believed to have lived in the second century BCE and wrote Ayuveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine as well as Sanskrit grammar. Below… Continue reading
7 Health Benefits of Yoga Therapy Within the Body
Yoga has many health benefits associated with it, as it is an ancient practice that connects the mind, body, and spirit through body postures, breathing, and meditation. Below are seven benefits of yoga therapy within the body. Blood Pressure – Yoga focuses mainly on breathing. Breathing is the process of moving oxygen-rich air into and… Continue reading
5 Things Yoga Has Taught Me
I began practicing yoga in 2016 and since then I have found that there have been so many unexpected benefits on top of the obvious, be more flexible. Below are six things practicing yoga has taught me. 1. That I need to relax! I cannot tell you how much I resisted the ‘Savasana’ when I… Continue reading
Top 6 Yoga Blogs You Need to Follow
The online community of yoga blogs filled with information about yoga, meditation, and wellness is massive. I have narrowed down a list of my favorite yoga blogs that are constantly updated and have a significant amount of readers. Each blog provides the yoga community with value, as they share well-written articles, workshops, yoga classes, videos,… Continue reading