Yoga has gained popularity in the recent years, and it seems like everywhere you go, there’s somebody carrying their yoga mat into a gym, studio, park, or even to the beach. If you haven’t been to a yoga class yet, you’re probably thinking about trying it out… So to prepare you, here are some commonly used yoga terms and phrases, DECODED
There are many heart opening poses in yoga. These poses physically open the shoulders and chest, energetically creating a sense of opening through our heart center or heart chakra, an energy center that governs how we feel emotionally.
Want your yoga and a firm butt too? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! These moves will have you loving your buns of steel with the added bonus of a stronger core!
In our quest for fitness, the importance of flexibility is often overlooked. However, being flexible is an attribute that not only helps prevent injury, improves posture and enhances athletic performance but also sets us up to remain more active as we age. With that in mind, here are 6 yoga poses that are essential in maintaining a flexible and supple body.
Have you ever walked into a yoga class early and noticed that people are “warming up,” wanted to warm up too, but weren’t really sure what you could (or should) do? Here are five great stretches and exercises you can do on your own to set up your body and mind for the practice ahead.
When you think of yoga, you often think of floating on a fluffy white cloud on a clear day—calm and relaxed, but… sweaty? Ronnie Howard, Co-Founder of Vibes and Vinyasa, reminds us that yoga can be a great way to burn calories. Now, get ready to work out for that glow up!
Good news: you don’t have to run hundreds of miles to get amazingly toned legs. Yoga instructor Anielka Azarian (AKA Pretzel Girl) is here to share her favorite yoga moves to sculpt and strengthen legs.
Anielka Azarian (AKA Pretzel Girl) is an Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga instructor who, like you, thought yoga was all relaxed poses and stretching. Today she’s here to show prove that theory wrong with some heart pumping poses. Follow along as she shares her favorite calorie-buring yoga moves in our July collection.
As we head into the holiday season, try one (or all) of the following short yoga flows.
Did you know that every year self-improvement (including “Weight Loss”) is ranked number 1 on people’s New Year’s resolution lists? Try these Yoga Poses to help jumpstart your weight loss goals.
Totally in-tune with her body, Kate knows she feels her best when she doesn’t miss a workout, which is especially true when she’s been traveling cooped up in a car or on a plane. My challenge? Finding an adaptable routine that worked away from home (and without our much-loved Pilates equipment).
Have you ever heard, or (*gulp*) said, “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible?” Well, then that’s the reason you SHOULD do yoga! One of the many benefits of yoga is to maintain and/or gain flexibility as well as strength physically, mentally and emotionally. Here are five great yoga stretches (with modifications and varying levels of expression) that will help you open/stretch the legs and hips.
Everyone knows that yoga produces some of the strongest, most supple and most crazy toned bodies out there—not to mention its incredible mental and spiritual benefits. But what if you’re looking for a challenging routine that will whip you into shape super fast? Well, you’re in luck! We worked with Fabletics Master Jessica Lucatorto on a yoga flow (with a few non-yoga moves thrown in) that sculpts and tones in ways we didn’t even know were possible.
Good morning! Not enough sleep, too many dreams, or none at all?! Sometimes waking up seems hard to do. When you reach for the snooze, try reaching for yoga instead! These simple yoga poses will leave you feeling empowered, strong, and focused for the day ahead!
Many of us find sweaty bliss from running. And while running is a meditation of sorts, the intensity of hitting trails or pavement can take a toll on our bodies. Counter that tightness and recover faster by cross-training with a short yoga flow just for runners!
Here are step by step instructions on how to tackle your own mini-yoga flow to familiarize you with some basics. Now, get your mat and let’s get moving!
Here’s 6 yoga poses that will boost your energy and give you that extra bit of gusto to get through your day like the rockstar that you are!
It’s that time of the year again–days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, summer is coming! Try these 3 yoga-inspired moves to get those legs ready to leave the leggings at home and sport some short shorts!
Regardless if you are a newbie or a seasoned yogi, it’s always helpful to have a complete yoga flow on hand. Although there aren’t “rules” when it comes to yoga, it is helpful to select a sequence that targets different areas of your body, rather than singling out one. Below, I will share with you a well-rounded sequence that will strengthen, tone, and invigorate not only your body, but also your mind.
Need a little help dealing with holiday stress? We have five simple, soothing and restorative yoga poses to help calm you and release tension in your body and mind that can naturally occur as we move into this season.
There are many different styles of yoga, so if a regular hatha yoga class doesn’t seem to strike your fancy, I challenge you to give Ashtanga, Power, Bikram or Hot Yoga a try. These practices are all very physical and will help you to improve strength, flexibility and muscle tone, in addition to relieving stress, tension and anxiety. Here are 8 yoga poses specifically geared towards you guys!
