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    Best Place to Buy Yoga Clothes

    One of the most exciting parts of becoming a yogi, is getting to buy new yoga clothes! The most important thing to remember is that you choose to wear clothes that you are comfortable in. Without comfort, you will not be able to get the most out of your yoga experience. When it comes to where to buy clothes, the options are endless. Yoga clothes can tend to get pricey, but I have learned through my own purchases, that just because something is expensive does not make it good for yoga. There are so many affordable options that provide great options that are just as good, and sometimes even better,…

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    Which Mat Should I use

    Many people wonder if the mat they use matters. Yoga mats are extremely important when practicing yoga. If you do not have a mat at all, you are at a big risk for injury. Yoga has so many poses that require you to balance on parts of your body that, if they are not on a cushioned surface, it will be extremely uncomfortable and painful. If you were to only use a towel or pillow to cushion your knee, you would be slipping and sliding all over the place, leading injury as well. Yoga mats are a necessity to practice yoga, whether or not you choose to splurge on a…

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    Meditation

    Meditation is something that can be intimidating. As someone who struggles with anxiety, it can be challenging to unplug and just be alone with your own thoughts. I was scared of this as well before giving it a chance. Meditation is not about thinking, but more so about breathing. Like in yoga, breath is what can calm the body and mind. It sounds odd, but many of us do not take the time to really breathe properly. There are anti anxiety receptors in the bottom of our lungs, which is why when someone is panicking, it is common to hear someone tell them to “take a deep breath.”. Meditation and…

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    Yoga as a Natural Anxiety Relief

    As someone that has struggled with anxiety for many years, I have found that the natural remedies seem to always be more beneficial for me than the pharmaceutical route. Every one is different, but this could be helpful for you. I started doing yoga as a way to help relieve my anxiety. There are tons of yoga practices specifically targeted to relieve anxiety. A common natural remedy for anxiety is to get moving and stay active. Yoga is perfect for this because it is also a very relaxing way of being active and getting your blood flowing. The practice of Asana Yoga poses can help to relieve the physical discomfort…