Yoga Instructor, Coach, and Lifestyle guru Hope Knosher
Month: July 2015
In part one of this series we covered the importance of the breath in providing prana or vital energy to the physical and subtle layers of the body. Flowing through nadi’s or energy channels throughout the body and through energy centers known as chakra’s the quality of the breath sets the tone for the state …
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In “How To Chose A Yoga Mat, Part 1: Tips To Consider” I covered some tips to consider when you’re ready to buy a yoga mat. In this post, I’ll review the 5 yoga mats provided by YogaOutlet.com for my students to test drive. Here are our thoughts! Jade Lightweight Travel Mat I practice mostly …
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Over the past few months I have engaged my students in trying different yoga mats to get their input and preferences. With the generous assortment of mats provided by YogaOutlet.com, we tested mats from various manufacturers such as Jade, Manduka, Sol (by Gaiam), Gaiam, and La Vie Boheme. There were 3 travel mats, a heavy-duty practice …
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Chakras are energy centers along the spine located at major branches of the human nervous system. Chakras are thought to be areas of biophysical energy in the human body. Muladara is the first of the seven chakras and is located at the base of the spine. It is the foundation on which all other chakras …
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It turns out that if you lie in bed at night and stare at the ceiling you have plenty of company. Recent statistics show that more than 30% of the population suffers from insomnia and approximately 10 million people in the U.S. use prescription sleep aids. Studies show that yoga can help with sleep. A regular …
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