FAQ: Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Yoga

Welcome Back! If You Enjoy This Post, Make Sure You Subscribe To My Free Monthly Newsletter For The Latest Tips, Articles, Yoga News and Happenings. Thanks! Okay, so you’ve heard about yoga, you’re even thinking about trying a class, but maybe you still have some lingering questions.  Duuuhh, that’s why you decided to cruise the [...]

Meditation For New Yoga Teachers

FINDING YOUR CONFIDENCE In the matter of dealing with yoga teacher jitters, confidence doesn’t always reveal itself as expected. Certainties: You love yoga.  You know this from a deep place inside your being.  Everything about yoga practice screams a loud, ethereal “YES!”  You’ve dished out the big bucks and completed a rigorous and intensive yoga [...]

You Can Yoga In Your Chair – You Can Yoga Anywhere!

Yoga Stretches You Can Do At Your Desk So, I’ve been spending an inordinate amount of time in front of my computer these days connecting with other yogis, writing and sharing.  While this is loads of fun for me, I have begun to notice its effect on my body.  My hip flexors are tightening causing [...]

Yoga Foundations: Mountain Pose Basics and Benefits

Mountain PoseTadasana This is the starting position for many standing postures and is also used as a transitional position between standing postures.  It is easy to bypass this posture in your practice, however it is a posture and even on its own has many benefits.  My tip: try to stay present and fully connect in [...]

Yoga Class Etiquette

Here are some basic yoga dos and don’ts to help you feel comfortable attending a class if you are new to yoga, or perhaps as a refresher for more seasoned practitioners. These simple tips can help create an enjoyable, productive experience for everyone. Be on time. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early for class. This [...]

What is Hot Yoga and How Is It Different from Other Yoga Styles?

I am simply amazed at the popularity of yoga these days.  With so many styles and talented teachers out there, it is relatively easy to find a style that is right for you, but what is “Hot Yoga” exactly?  A common misconception is that Hot Yoga is synonymous with Bikram Yoga.  While Bikram Yoga is [...]

What to Expect at Your First Hot Yoga Class

If you are curious about hot yoga and perhaps thinking about taking a class, read this article I wrote for Hot-Yoga.net first to learn what you can expect before, during and after your first class. If you have never done yoga, perhaps simply the word inspires images of hyper-flexible people positioning themselves into seemingly impossible, [...]