Like many newbie yoga practitioners, I attended my first yoga classes at a chain gym. The gym I belonged to at the time was well-known for its energetic, competitive atmosphere. Those qualities — and its constant, heart-pumping dance music — made it an excellent place for cardio, weight-lifting, and high-energy classes like hip-hop and pole dancing, […]
Yoga Tips
Benefits of Streaming Yoga
When I was in college, I had a bunch of fitness DVDs. I had everything from yoga (taught by Lori from The Real World: Back to New York, no less) to Pilates to Tae Bo with Billy Blanks. I actually still have these DVDs, but I no longer have any way to play them (nor […]
Recharging Your Motivation for Yoga While Traveling
Maintaing habits while you are traveling can be difficult, and your yoga practice is no exception. If you’re anything like me, the absence of a regular schedule can wreak havoc on even your best intentions. Add sightseeing, long travel days, and time changes into the equation, and it can be easy to let days, or […]