Think back to a yoga class and remember if the instructor ever asked you to move your hands into a specific gesture or place your fingers in a certain position. You might wonder why your yoga instructor guided these hand placements and if they add any additional benefits to your practice. Movements like these might seem small and insignificant, but...

Our body’s centers of spiritual power, or chakras, allow the flow of energy. Yoga awakens this energy in many forms. I have used yoga as a tool for practicing peace of mind, body awareness, body positivity, and to gain strength. The energy I feel after a yoga practice is incredibly soothing and I am always left with a sense of...

To be completely honest, I used to think chanting mantras was an odd thing to do. People sitting around and making noises? I didn’t get it. It wasn’t until the beautiful world of yoga was opened up to me that I experienced the pleasure of a soul-touching mantra. To this day my recollection of that moment still ignites feelings of...