In our quest toward becoming our best versions, we often hear different recommendations on what we should do. But when it comes to yoga or physical exercise, which is better? It’s a bit like comparing apples to oranges because which one you choose to do will depend on your goals. So the short answer is …
There are several ways yoga can go in a worse way than planned and yield opposite effects to what we intend to achieve. Sleeplessness or having a difficult time sleeping, although rare with yoga, can happen after we practice yoga. Yoga, if anything, is supposed to help us sleep by keeping a good pose and …
Yoga is one of the most impactful life-changing habits, but there can be a flip side to it. But does that flip side go as far as putting you at risk of feeling sick after the session? Yes, but it’s not supposed to. Yoga is supposed to energize you and give you more dopamine. It’s …
The beauty of yoga is that it can be combined with many other physical activities, such as running. Yoga in combination with running can bring about a quick recovery, and improve mental strength and discipline when running, so yoga can be an amplifier. The standalone practice can replicate the benefits of running, in terms of …
It’s common to associate yoga with something calm, and with overall feelings of joy. But yoga helps us to control our breathing and bring our mind and body together through certain poses. Some poses can trigger certain emotions, with anger being one of them, especially if you have been repressing anger for some time. Over …
Yoga has gained a feminine appeal, especially in the US. With so many women practicing yoga, it’s only normal to assume that yoga is by default, a feminine activity. But the reality is that while yoga has a larger female appeal, yoga is suitable for both genders and isn’t just a woman thing, yoga appeals …
When starting out with yoga, you may experience some drawbacks at the beginning. Something particular that stands out is feeling an itch when wearing yoga pants. That’s not necessarily the yoga causing it, but the sweat instead. It’s believed that the moist environment created after sweating from yoga or any physical exercise for that matter, …
Yoga can be a box of surprises for those starting out. We expect the practice to be chill with no roadblocks along the way, but one of the things that happen mostly to those who are new is that their muscles start to shake during yoga. Certain poses are meant to expand our flexibility, but …
Yoga in itself is a great way to recover and replenish your energy. Often, yoga is used in combination with other physical activities, such as exercise. But can there be times when you need rest days from yoga? It depends on what yoga you do because not all yoga exercises are relaxing. There are some …
Bathing can be a form of relaxation, but is it recommended to do it immediately after you do yoga? Many experienced yogis recommend against it, as yoga builds up vibrations in the body, as well as oils that are good for you, and bathing would wash it off immediately. Now that comes from a spiritual …
