How Can Yoga Help With Trauma?

Not every stressful event will be experienced as trauma. There are various types of trauma. Some people develop symptoms from a stressful event that resolve after a few weeks, while others may have a long-term effect. Traumatic events are actually common, and most people experience them at least once during their lives. People can recover with the help of family

What is a chakra?

Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means a wheel or disk. In yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, chakras can simply be defined as the concentrated energy centers of the body. They have the earnest responsibility of taking in, incorporating, and emanating energy to keep us functioning at optimal levels. Chakras provide energy that cannot be seen by the human eye but

What Is A Yogi?

Yoga is simply a physical and mental fitness system practiced for thousands of decades. It was first originated in India but now increasingly throughout the globe. In the modern world, Yogis are known as calm, fit, bendy, enlightened figures with desirable physical and mental stability. This can be a far journey away from the distractions, stresses, and limitations of your

What To Wear In The Yoga Classes

Yoga is one of the finest practices to keep your physical health in check while also calming your mind and helping you to get stronger. It is intended to be a meditative, calm & relaxing form of exercise. Yet, dressing for yoga can be intimidating for beginners.  One of the most commonly asked questions we receive from people is “Okay,

7 Tips On What To Wear For Yoga

One of the concerns many beginner yoga practitioners have is what to wear in during a yoga session. To make it simple, yoga is a welcoming place for everyone to relax. The idea is stress-relief and not put extra stress on what to wear.  Still, if you are feeling self-conscious or just don’t know what to wear, you are not

Top 5 Yoga Poses That Everyone Should Practice

Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, there are some yoga poses that are essential to have in your repertoire. There are over 300 yoga practice postures and each has its unique perks. So narrowing it down is no easy task. But here are the most important 5 yoga postures you should practice every day.

6 Ways To Stay Active At Your Home

The recent pandemic has changed our style of life in a very unprecedented way. It seems that no single aspect of our lives hasn’t been touched by it. You might be adjusting to a work-from-home routine but are you staying fit? Or are you navigating remote learning for the first time? Or you might be sick or taking care of

Featured in Alexandria Virginia’s Blacked Owned Businesses

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How can yoga help with mental health

People often suffer from depression, anxiety, and many health-related problems. If these types of problems continue for a long time then people start suffering mentally. Mental sufferings can be tackled by performing yoga.  Yoga is a physical exercise that helps with depression and other health issues. It involves different body poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. There are several ways yoga

5 Ways Yoga Can Help With Illness Support

While yoga is generally considered a safe form of exercise for healthy people, it is also very beneficial for ill people too. Practitioners teach yoga so that your mind and body are both elevated. Medical scientists are also testing yoga’s effect on serious medical conditions. So far, results are very optimistic and solid enough that they are saying yoga in