12 Reasons Why You Should Practice Yoga

After completing 30 days of yoga, I decided I would share why you too should practice yoga. Before jotting down a few reasons, I took a moment to try and think of why you shouldn’t, just for shits and giggles, ya know? Quite frankly, I got nothin’! I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone shouldContinue reading “12 Reasons Why You Should Practice Yoga”

Yoga Practice – Week 4, Closing the Door

It’s official! I’ve completed my first 30 Days to Live Challenge! When I began this process, I was eager to share the benefits to practicing yoga, what was learned and the overall value attained by trying something new. So let’s jump right in! This last week unrolling my mat was almost nostalgic. Not that IContinue reading “Yoga Practice – Week 4, Closing the Door”

Why Yoga Straps Are Beneficial

Have you ever tried to clasp your hands together behind your back? Go on and try it! Were you able to successfully (and painlessly!) put your hands together? If not, have no fear, yoga straps are here! A yoga strap is essentially used to make many yoga poses easier. Great for beginner yogis, they helpContinue reading “Why Yoga Straps Are Beneficial”

Yoga Challenge – Week 3 Adjustments

This week my yoga challenge has taken a turn for the better! As my days tend to vary depending on the schedule at my full time job, I’ve been putting too much pressure on carving out an allotted time for yoga. Instead of waking up at the crack of dawn and disturbing my household (akaContinue reading “Yoga Challenge – Week 3 Adjustments”

Migraines and Yoga

Did you know that with a few minutes and the right poses, yoga can help relieve your migraine pain? Yup, that’s right! Yesterday, while suffering from a constant jackhammer drilling away at the sidewalks in my mind, I decided to put the benefits of yoga to the test. After creating a calm and centered environmentContinue reading “Migraines and Yoga”

Practice Yoga – Week Two is Through!

Made it through week two of my 30 Days to Live Challenge #1, and this week was very different from the last. Amid a new schedule change at work resulting in later hours, I sadly must say that I did not make it to my mat at all this week. Being honest about not committingContinue reading “Practice Yoga – Week Two is Through!”

Challenge #1 Practice Yoga – Week One Done!

Week one of my first 30 Days to Live challenge is complete! I can officially say that my body definitely needed to get back into the rhythmic flow of yoga. From day one I could feel the build up of stress and the blockages throughout my body. Simple stretches like touching your toes, or breathingContinue reading “Challenge #1 Practice Yoga – Week One Done!”

Creating a Calming Yoga Environment

Thus far in the challenge, I’ve learned the importance of creating a relaxing space to unroll your mat. The first few days did not require a distraction free zone as I was getting back into the groove of things. However, nearing the end of my first week, I can see that a calming environment isContinue reading “Creating a Calming Yoga Environment”

Challenge #1 -Practicing Yoga

For my first 30 Days to Live challenge, I have decided to practice yoga. Now I am no stranger to unrolling a yoga mat. I have practiced on and off for the past four years now and for some reason, have always just suddenly stopped. It’s as though I’ve subconsciously decided that I no longerContinue reading “Challenge #1 -Practicing Yoga”