Definitely an awe-inspiring place to conduct your Yoga session. Thanks to Lachlan Hardy at Flickr for sharing this photo under the Creative Commons.

Still feeling heavy from the day’s work? Or are you always feeling lazy or have no self esteem? That sounds like a bit of an advertisement but my point is you might need to change your lifestyle. May it be in what you are eating or how long you’re sleeping the most important thing is you need something different. That’s why I suggest you do try yoga. Yoga can do wonders to yourself and a lot of people have felt the effects of it. You could be one of them if you start acting now. Let me convince you with 5 reasons why you should start the 2009 with yoga. …read more

Happy new year to all! One of the few great evening, fireworks shots. If you're a photographer, you know it's difficult to get this shot. Photo by Jon Rawlinson at Flickr.

Let me first greet everyone a happy new year. It’s 2009 and I’m sure you’ve somehow done or at least thought about what you want to bring in this new year right? In other words, what’s the new you for 2009? What are things you can improve on and things you can forget and leave in 2008? If you’re having a hard time thinking about it, here are some yoga new year’s resolution for yogis like you.  …read more

YogaTeds! Yoga practicing teddy bears. A very apt Yoga greeting card for Christmas by Beryl McCartney.

It’s that time of the year again when almost everyone is in a rush not because of that rush hour traffic but because of people wanting to buy their loved ones or themselves a present for Christmas. People are out shopping in the streets or on their computers finding that perfect gift. Whether you’re looking to send out some quick handmade Christmas gifts or new electronic items this season, the most important thing you should do is to greet your loved ones a Merry Christmas.

Sending a Christmas card or an eCard - if you’re recipient prefers sustainability more than the classic paper card format - would be a great to put a smile on whoever you’re sending it to. Your family or friends may be far away but these Christmas cards will surely go a long way as far as strengthening your relationship with them goes.

For that reason, here is a list of Christmas yoga greeting cards sites:
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If we had that table-top set up, we'd be eating fruits all day. Thank you to Paul Keleher over Flickr for this aesthetically beautiful shot.

I’ve heard people complain about the food they’ve eaten before going to class has affected their yoga session. Whether it’s because of the food causing some acid reflux or the food feeling “heavy” while doing yoga, I realized that it is probably more of what you eat than when you eat. You may have been strict eating two hours before your yoga session - as the usual recommendation interval before doing any physical activity - but have you been really conscious of what you eat? If I decide to do yoga in the morning but my daily morning routine includes a cup of hot brewed coffee, does it mean I can drink? These are just some of the questions that I intend to help you with. …read more