For many people all over the world, optimistic thinking can be a difficult pill to swallow sometimes. Each day there are things we face in life that may not always go as planned. In the face of a flat tire on the way to work or an unexpected home repair needed, the glass can always seem half empty. If you’re
The popularity of yoga is on the rise in the United States. It’s estimated there are about 37 Million yoga participants in the United States and that figure should rise to 55 million by 2020. With the rapid popularity of yoga, many who haven’t tried yoga or don’t do it on a regular basis may not realize all of the
Our lives are busier at this point in time then they have ever been before. On any given day our schedules could be packed with work obligations, childcare, after school activities, errands, food preparation, community projects, and the list goes on. Fitting in self-care when there seems to be an unending list of “more important” items just doesn’t take priority
Weight Loss and Yoga Millions of people throughout the country struggle with weight loss on a daily basis. If you’re actively working to lose weight then yoga isn’t typically something that you generally associate with weight loss. Instead, gym life is usually where the needle points. The theme of lifting weights, running, working with a personal trainer, or any number
As any busy professional knows, squeezing in a little “me-time” is basically a myth. If it’s not juggling meetings, it’s finishing a project. Professionals tend to focus on directly what is in front of them rather than dealing with outside issues that might need a little more attention – like personal time. Easier said than done for most on-the-move pros.
Various daily activities happen in family lives which make it easy to forego bonding practices. For examples, the kids may be too busy with their schoolwork, birthday parties, after-school activities, hanging out with friends, and parents are overwhelmed with income-generating activities. Yoga comes in as a perfect way to pause the busyness and take part in the mutually enjoyable exercise
Dealing with aches and pains on a daily basis is part of normal life for a majority of people. It can be something as trivial as a slight pain in your wrist or as debilitating as severe back pain in the morning. Depending on the severity of your pain, it can end up limiting what you do on a daily
If you’re a newcomer to the world of exercise then the sheer amount of types can be a little daunting at first glance. While many exercises claim that everyone can join in and find something which appeals to their needs, genres which truly embody this “togetherness” sense. Yoga is one of the types of exercise which caters to all generations
The exercise dance craze known as Zumba has exploded onto the fitness scene over the last few years. While Zumba once stood out as an oddity in the world of exercise, easy access to classes has made it a mainstay in most gyms and fitness locations. If you’ve never taken a Zumba class or learned anything about the fitness program
Practicing yoga on a regular basis has been attributed to improving your overall health, both mental and physical, in a wide variety of ways. Like any type of exercise or sport, yoga is yet another way you can get out there and keep your body active and in shape. Different types of yoga have become more and more popular in
