Why 108 Oms?

One New Year's Eve I participated in a special class at Yoga District to bring in the new year. At the end of class we chanted 108 oms. I was wondering what the significance of this practice was so I did some research. According to Yoga experts, the following are...

Are You Over-Breathing?

When practicing yoga and meditation, it’s important to focus on the breath.  Deep breaths are encouraged.  But in everyday life, it’s easy to put your respiratory system on auto-pilot, shortening your inhales and exhales.  Shortened and shallow breaths...

A Quick Note for Yoga-Phobics

Ever had someone try to turn you onto yoga, but you felt no interest?  Or perhaps you frowned in recollection upon that one time that you gave it a shot, and were too turned off by the quick movements of a Vinyasa flow class.  Granted, if you haven’t tried yoga...

New Year, New Me

Every year I make New Year's resolutions. I resolve to eat healthier and to exercise more. I want a better body and better habits. This year I am resolving to commit to myself. I want to be true to my inner self and do everything I can to live a life I'm...

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