The 8 Benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques in Yoga

8 Benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques in Yoga

Beyond the buzzword, Muscle Activation Technique™ (MAT) is a powerful way to improve your physical health and overall well-being. Have you heard the whispers about MAT muscle activity therapy? Ever since famed quarterback Peyton Manning credited MAT for his recovery, hands-on manual therapy has exploded in popularity. It’s hardly any secret that fitness trends come…

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7 Healing Benefits of Chakra Alignment

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Chakra alignment plays a crucial role in the success of our life. If your chakras are not aligned, the chances are that you will feel burnt out, have little motivation, and communication with others will require more energy. We can remove our energetic internal system blockages through chakra alignment practices, therefore becoming more aligned in…

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The 20 Best Yoga Poses for Two People

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If you’re looking to spice up your yoga practice, yoga poses for two people might be something to try.  Partner yoga poses offer a powerful way to move deeper into postures. Plus, you’ll build trust, strengthen your emotional connection with your partner, and have fun, too! Now, I know some of you are thinking: “Partner…

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Pigeon Pose Here Is Everything You Need To Learn + Teach

Although Pigeon is a popular yoga pose, there are plenty of people who claim to hate it. As a powerful hip opening posture, Pigeon can be tough for beginners with limited flexibility. But when practiced regularly, this pose can change the way you sit, stand, and move around. To get all of the benefits, it’s…

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Best Yoga Mat (Reviews, Sizes and What To Buy)

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One of the best aspects of yoga is that it doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Put on some activewear, grab a yoga mat, and you’re ready to go. When it comes to purchasing a yoga mat, however, it is important to understand that they aren’t a one-size-fits-all product. Yoga mats come in a wide…

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Seated Twist (Marichyasana C) Everything You Need To Know To Learn + Teach

benefits Seated Twist (Marichyasana C) yoga

Marichyasana C is named after Marichi, the mythological Hindu sage who is the son of Brahma. This seated twist is done by rotating your torso with one leg bent and one leg outstretched. The pose provides you with a great full body release as it stretches the shoulders, hips, and spine. For this reason, the…

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Crow Pose (Bakasana): Everything You Need To Learn + Teach Yoga Poses

Crow Pose

One of the first arm balances that yoga students will learn is Crow Pose, which some may also call Crane Pose. In order to move onto other arm balances, it is vital you understand and master Crow Pose first. Students will most often perform this pose early during a class, as it takes a lot…

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Types of Yoga: How to Choose the Yoga Type for You

8 Yoga Poses for Sculpted Glutes- How to Feel Great in Your Yoga Pants

“So, what type of yoga do you practice?” If you’re a yoga lover, you’ve likely heard this question before. There’s only one problem… Questioning the style of yoga someone practices is a lot like asking: “What’s your job?” or “Where are you from?” It places people in unnecessary categories.  The thing is, we humans love…

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7 Baby Steps to Face Your Fear of Handstands

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I think of handstands being like cats or dogs: you love them or hate them. The hate comes from fear, usually of falling and injury. Two weeks into volunteering at Blue Osa I attend a yoga class focused on ‘fear’ addressed with hand balances. Valentina, an RYT-500 full time certified yoga instructor at Blue Osa,…

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9 Grounding Yoga Poses for Travel | How To Approach A Yoga Practice

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Travel makes us feel stiff, even if it is to join a yoga retreat. You arrive at your destination feeling tense and eager to get into your first yoga class. But be wary of jumping straight into a high-intensity activity because the dehydration and lack of movement can make you more vulnerable to injury. Here…

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