Experienced yogis have probably heard it time and time again. Newer yogis may have even heard it from their teachers after their first class. You know, something along the lines of: “During your first yoga class, you may have felt something inside of you shift.” “On your way home from your ...
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Are you one of those people who envy the hair of those in all the shampoo ads? Well, you’re not alone. Our day-to-day living has an impact on how healthy our hair is, and so does the styles we wear it in. If you love working out, you’re probably frequently wearing your hair in a ...
Whether you are a novice or a professional yoga practitioner, implementing modifications that suit your body is key. Not everybody can wrap a foot behind their head, or even touch their toes, so it’s important to make use of the props available in your yoga studio to maximize your practice and ...
As I´m standing here, twisted up in revolved triangle pose, I can feel it. I can feel that I´m so strong! So much stronger than I used to be. Somehow, those poses that used to challenge me, are opening up to me. I am able to hold them for longer periods of time. I can breathe through them. With ...
4 Ways to Incorporate More Body Positivity in Your Practice
We all know what body positivity is, and if you don’t, here’s one Bad Yogi’s (read: my own) take on it: it’s a social movement that gives a big middle finger to the thin ideal, fighting for acceptance of all shapes, sizes and appearance. The movement has taken on other forms: body acceptance, ...
Ah, yoga. The thing to do if you’re fit, have luscious hair, and perfect complexion. At least that’s what Instagram will have you believe. But that is the absolute farthest from the truth. (And a far cry from what the ancient texts about yoga teach us.) Yoga is for everybody and, perhaps more ...
I got a bunch of questions on Instagram this week and I wanted to tackle a few here. We’re talking about everything from how & why I quit my “real” job in finance to pursue Bad Yogi full time, what I really think of alcohol, and how to come back to yoga after an injury. Enjoy!
It happens to the best of us. Injuries, whether we like it or not, come at inconvenient times. They limit our yoga practice, impact our normal lives. And worst of all… it’s frustrating. I honestly think perhaps the hardest part about having an injury is the mental aspect. You want ...
I decided in the middle of 2016 to start my journey toward becoming a prenatal yoga instructor. Little did I know, the day after I received my official certification I would be sitting on the floor of my bathroom, curled up in my husband’s arms, crying and laughing over a pee-stick. After the ...
I’ve always struggled with motivation. I’ve bought and tried various fitness programs, only to quit after a of couple weeks. I end up feeling like I have to start all over again from day one because I’m not doing everything just right. As a result, it begins to feel tedious and as if I’ll never ...