Goat yoga is a beautiful new wellness trend that’s taking off among animal lovers and self-care acolytes in America– especially those who love novel experiences. One of the best places to try this bucket list experience in Northern Virginia is with Beth Wolfe, a trauma-informed yoga practitioner who offers lovely animal yoga classes to support […]
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10 Cool New York City Workouts (According To Insiders & Locals)
When I first moved to New York after college, one of the things I loved most about the city was the incredible array of boutique fitness offerings. Categories of gyms and fitness programs I had never even heard of before– like aquacycling and megaformer Pilates– caught my interest. Previously, I was a runner, a yogi, […]
15 Delightful Yoga Gifts (Eco-Friendly + Stylish Props)
I know I know: you don’t need another gift guide. But sustainable yoga gear is all the rage among today’s yoga lovers. This gift guide for eco-friendly yogis spotlights all the latest, coolest gifts for yogis that make the practice more fun. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or trying to find some nice swag for […]
The 11 Best, Most Charming Yoga Studios in NYC
New York is a city full of people who are always rushing around– which is exactly why the best yoga studios in NYC are also some of the best in the country. (Busy people need a place to relax, after all.) As a result of its bustling culture, yoga is not only many New Yorkers’ […]
3 Lovely Yoga Studios in Savannah, Georgia
The best yoga studios in Savannah, Georgia are as charming as the city itself. As it turns out, the mossy oak and flower-filled “hostess city” of the South also has dozens of wonderful yoga studios that are equally welcoming. No matter where you are at in your yoga practice– beginner, intermediate, or advanced– these well […]
The 4 Best Yoga Studios in Providence, Rhode Island
With hipster enclaves surrounding institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island necessarily boasts a number of excellent, modern yoga studios. As a complement to the burgeoning vegan/vegetarian food scene that has sprouted up in recent years, Providence’s best yoga studios capture two integral aspects of modern living in […]
3 Gentle Yoga Poses For Period Cramp Relief
When you’re looking for natural remedies for period cramps, yoga poses that encourage circulation to the pelvis should be at the top of the list. Studies show that yoga can help relieve pain and aches related to menstruation, while also soothing the nervous system. For maximum drug-free pain relief, take 1 tablespoon of raw honey […]
5 Easy Stretches for Releasing Neck and Shoulder Tension
According to peer-reviewed research investigating the prevalence of neck pain in the global population, anywhere from 16% to 75% of the population in countries around the world experiences neck tension. This is largely thanks to the ubiquity of computers and desk work, but subtle factors like stress and poor posture also effect how and where […]
“Running Therapy” in Los Angeles is Changing Minds
It’s a pleasant January morning in Los Angeles when I hop in a cab and head south to Redondo Beach to meet Psychotherapist Sepideh Saremi, LCSW– a woman who offers a signature blend of “talk therapy with mindful movement,” also known as Run Walk Talk. I first heard about Saremi’s signature “running therapy” shortly after she […]