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Category: Yoga Resources

Pose of the Week: Navasana (Boat Pose)

Navasana (pronounced nah-VAHS-anna), also known commonly as Boat Pose, has many benefits.  This pose strengthens back muscles and tones abdominal muscles and abdominal viscera (the internal organs enclosed within the abdominal cavity).  Boat pose allows the kidneys to cleanse themselves with a fresh blood supply, aiding in the elimination of toxins.  This pose also aligns […]

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Yoga Poses to Strengthen the Upper Back

With all the activities one engages in on a daily basis, back pain can easily develop. Some daily postures cause unwanted stretching of one’s back muscles and can result in unbearable pain. If this pain is not addressed in its in its early stages, it can result in a more severe condition. Rest assured- there […]

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Yoga for Cyclists

Cyclists become some of the strongest athletes around because most muscle groups are used to power a bicycle. In addition to leg muscles, cyclists use muscles in the arms, neck, back and hips. These muscle groups need to be stretched, kept active and flexible so that they stay healthy, and yoga is a great way […]

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Choosing a Yoga Mat

There are many types and kinds of yoga mats available on the market.  This can often lead to confusion over which mat is the right mat.  Fortunately, learning about the types of products available can help narrow the choices and make the process of finding the perfect yoga mat a little easier. Eco-Friendly Mats Eco-friendly […]

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Benefits of Private Yoga Lessons

Although yoga classes have grown in popularity over the years, some individuals may find that private lessons are more appealing. Unlike basic classes, private lessons are a one on one experience with an instructor. Private lessons can bring about improvements to one’s mental and physical health and help one achieve personal yoga goals. Gaining Initial […]

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Benefits of Meditating After a Yoga Session

Meditation and yoga often go hand in hand. In addition to ending one’s yoga session in a peaceful manner, meditation offers many mental and physical health benefits. Stress Reduction: While yoga itself can help to reduce and alleviate stress, meditation also serves as a method of reducing stress. It is quite common for the everyday […]

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*NEW* 500hr Yoga Lifestyle & Teacher Training Certifications – January – Jun 2014

In the training, you will: Expand your “teacher’s toolbox” of advanced teaching methodologies, and communication techniques Deepen your understanding of advanced anatomy, physiology and safety for your students Learn skills for working with special populations Learn advanced asanas, and advanced hands-on assisting techniques Explore the benefits and challenges of yoga as a path of service; […]

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Benefits of Yoga

Yoga through meditation works remarkably to accomplish harmony and helps the mind work in synchronization with the body. How often do we find that we are unable to perform our activities properly and in a satisfying manner because of the confusions and conflicts in our mind weigh down heavily upon us? Stress is the number […]

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July Kunga Theme Relaxation: 10 Minutes of Savasana!

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”  ~Mohandas K. Gandhi Relaxation is one of the primary benefits of a hatha yoga practice, as well as one of the sweet gifts of life itself. When our body and mind are relaxed and at ease, we can function optimally, allowing a balanced, calm and harmonious […]

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6 Yoga Postures for Surfers (Video)

How can yoga help your surfing? As the Wrightsville Beach waters warm up, many of our surfing yoga students hit the waves and talk about how much yoga has helped to improve their surfing. They practice yoga as a way to loosen up before a surf session, to stay flexible during the flat days and […]

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