Trying to learn Sanskrit?  Start here with these Sanskrit words of Yoga   Over 3500 years old, Sanskrit is the ancient language of India and it was developed among people who valued inner peace over material possessions. Although Sanskrit is no longer used in...

Do you consider downward dogs a little too ladylike? Well fellas, while yoga promises some pretty obvious benefits for both sexes—like improving flexibility and core strength—a regular yoga practice also offers apparent advantages, specifically for guys. Here are...

Why do We do Hip Stretches? The hip is a very stable ball and socket type joint with an inherently large range of motion. The hip contains some of the largest muscle in the body as well as some of the smallest. Most people lack mobility due to a relatively sedentary...

Here are a few tips to help spice up your workout and steer clear of a fitness plateau: Consider cross training. Cross training the strength and endurance components of your workout allows you to use a range of exercises and equipment, which ultimately adds variety...

Sanskrit 101- For New Yoga Instructors   What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit (???????? ????) translates to refined speech and it is the ancient language of India.  Although it is no longer used in conversation it is used in teaching yoga because yoga was developed in...