The Countless Uses For a Yoga Rug
A yoga rug, as fewer than expected know, is another type of yoga mat or surface for your practice. Its thickly woven cotton material is 100% environmentally friendly and perfect for any outdoor setting. This alternative mat provides a non-slip surface on its own or can be layered with another mat material.
Ways to Recycle Old Yoga Mats
Replacing an old, well-loved yoga mat is necessary over time once the grip begins to wear thin or soft and the material can no longer become clean when washed.
The question is, what do you do with these old mats?
The Yin and Yang of Yoga: The Importance of Balancing our Physical & Mental Practice
Does this balance within our yoga practice go past just the balance of our bodies? Or is this need also in association with how meditation and yoga are used to develop the balance between our mind, body, and inner spirit?
Comparing Lite Natural Rubber Yoga Mats: Manduka vs. Dragonfly Yoga
We love both brands. We sell both brands. We also want to know what are the similarities and differences between these two beloved mats?
Yoga Mats Featured:
1. Manduka Eko Lite Natural Rubber
2. Dragonfly Yoga Natural Rubber Lite
Overcome Back Pain with a Yoga Wheel
It’s very simple actually. Using a yoga wheel to stretch and lengthen the spine improves overall posture, reduces back pain, and reverses the negative effects brought by a sedentary lifestyle or office environment.
What to Pack for Your First Yoga Festival
If you’ve never been to any type of festival, packing for one can seem a bit unnerving, but don’t worry I’ve got you covered. After attending my first yoga festival, and then an entire summer of 3 more, I can tell you exactly what you’ll need to pack.
Keeping in Touch With Your Mom Through a Shared Yoga Practice
From the perspective of an adult living a few hours away or almost an entire state from my parents, this article shares my personal experience of how yoga connected my mom and I across all the distance life created.
Mobile OM Yoga & Wellness: Featured Studio of the Month
Yoga Studio Feature of the Month:
Mobile OM Yoga & Wellness
“Live Light. Travel Light. Be the Light.”
May 2018
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What Type of Yoga Mat is Right for You and Your Practice?
You may already have a yoga mat, or one in mind, but maybe it’s not the right one for you. How do you know? Regardless, whether you are just getting started with your yoga journey or have gathered plenty of experience, you are coming to understand just how personal and special the yoga mat you choose is to your practice.
We are here to help you make this choice.
Bhastrika Breathing to Increase Metabolism
We breathe constantly, it’s what we do. We cannot make ourselves stop breathing, except to only hold our breath for a few minutes, thankfully. However, what we can control is how we breathe. This control of how oxygen enters and exits the body has been linked to the improvement of bodily function and our nervous system, which includes stimulating our metabolism.