Yoga Etiquette for Beginner Students

I can still remember my first time.  My friend brought me to a yoga studio almost two decades ago and I was not given any pointers on how to behave or act during the yoga class. Here is a list of Top Things to keep in mind for beginner yoga students. Yoga Etiquette...

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Is Oatmeal Gluten Free?

If there is any controversy in the gluten-free world, it’s oats.  After much careful study, scientists have shown that oats do not contain gluten. They think........ The proteins in oatmeal are structured differently than those in wheat, rye, barley, et al. So why...

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Yoga Mat Bag – How to Choose One

I know you are supposed to feel all compassionate and peaceful after a deep yoga class but when someone obliviously whacks me with their yoga mat strapped on their back ( because they are too cheap to pay for a bag) I just want to clock them in the face with a tire iron ( I know you do too…. you thought it but I wrote it!)

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Best Yoga DVDs for Weight Loss

I'm not a big fan of running to lose weight...... always preferred to torch some calories with yoga DVDs for weight loss.   When I tried running everything hurt, my legs, my lungs, my ribs.  Kudos to all the runners out there.... it's just not for me.  It's confusing...

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How to Choose a Private Yoga Teacher

Are you yoga-curious but feel self-conscious about contorting yourself in front of a group of strangers while wearing spandex?  I recently read an article about how beneficial private yoga lessons can be versus a group class and thought I should add my own thoughts....

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