As I first discovered yoga, I quickly learned that having a strong and powerful core is a necessity for your practice (you kind of use it for every movement).

Which is why I am always so grateful when my yoga teachers include a targeted ab workout within the class (especially over the holiday seasons).

Seriously cannot get enough of this mat! It’s not slippery when I do hot yoga. It’s not heavy when I bring it hiking. It’s super gushy and comfortable when I do inversions. Plus when I clean it, it’s easy to just … wipe off.

 When the sun starts to hibernate a little, I spice up the areas I spend the most time in order to encourage and maintain a pleasant mood during those darker months.

Some have a knack for gift-giving. Others want to crawl and hide under their beds.

Whatever gift-giving style you take on, a little help or inspiration never hurt.

Especially when you’re on a budget.

Trying to impress those you adore by how thoughtful you can be? Well, this simple list of yoga holiday gift ideas is great for family and friends whether they practice yoga or are just need some time to relax.

{ For the Sake of Your Tummy }

Eating the right types of foods before yoga, or a sweat session of any kind, is very important. The less distracted your stomach is while your muscles are working, the better you'll be able to perform and get the most out of your workout.

SMODGS, with its many meanings, is a helpful word/acronym to remember before yoga.

Having trouble slipping and maybe even falling during your time on the mat?

Try these tips below to help take away the slipperiness of your mat.

When looking for the best additions to your yoga space, these four yoga props are considered the best.

Yoga is all about training the mind and directing your attention inward. Using yoga props help you to focus less on any external strain or struggle, and more on your perception and quality of peace. Reflect inward yogis.

Searching the web for an easy fix to my ever-changing body, I came across an image titled “Lose 22 pounds in 2 weeks with this Lemon Diet.” I read it over, intrigued by its simple request, “drink watered-down lemon juice every morning an hour before breakfast.” . . . Okay, what’s the catch?