Yoga Daily News, 29th June – Why the greased pig effect is bad for your yoga + MORE
Yoga Daily News, 29th June – Why the greased pig effect is bad for your yoga + MORE
Welcome To Yoga Daily News @ Yoga Health Blog.com
This is our second edition and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone that contacted me yesterday to congratulate us on our first edition. All of you make it worth our while and it puts a smile on our faces. And now, without further ado, here is our second edition, jam packed full with the latest news from the world of yoga.
Namaste, Emma
Why looking at your toes reduces stress
- SunriseYoga.com
Alice is getting ready for yoga class, she is putting a fresh coat of polish on her toes. She has decided that a new colour is in order and since she is going to yoga class later she may as well get it done now. Besides it will give her something new and [...]
Why the greased pig effect is bad for your yoga
- SunriseYoga.com
The teenager leapt forward and got her hands on the pig. All she has to do now is stand up and hold the pig off of the ground for a count of five to win the prize. The greased pig wiggled and squirmed and slid out of her hands before she could get [...]
How to avoid the stormy Practice Buddy
- SunriseYoga.com
The bright flash in the sky was followed immediately by a big boom. The lightening was almost overhead. The rain was coming down in torrents and Alice could hardly see out of the window. The wind was blowing the rain against the side of the house. As the storm intensified it [...]
7 Great Yoga Poses for Pregnancy
- dailycupofyoga.com
[Editor's note: This is a guest post by Faye Rousso who blogs on the YOME yoga portal.]Are you ready to relieve some of that pregnancy weight tension? How about strengthening the pelvic floor to get yourself ready for labor and delivery? Here are 7 different yoga poses that will keep you coming back to your mat for a full nine months, and possible thereafter.
Yoga Poses for the Floor – Supine
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Yoga Poses for the Floor – Supine
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The Week in Yoga
- yoga.about.com
The new yoga teacher Barbie and her lululemon spin-off made waves on the yoga blogs this week. About.com’s Guide to Pilates Marguerite Ogle wrote a thoughtful post about it.
Thousands gathered in Times Square for the annual summer solstice practice. Temperatures in the nineties made it a sweaty day for all. …Read Full Post
Thousands gathered in Times Square for the annual summer solstice practice. Temperatures in the nineties made it a sweaty day for all. …Read Full Post
Take Your Kitchen To The Next Level Of Evolution
- spinachandyoga.com
Healthy Dinner and Grocery Shopping Tour at LifethymeJoin an ayurveda enthusiast and a wellness consultant, Nadya Andreeva and a devoted health explorer and a General Manager of Lifethyme Natural Market, Jason Bander as we explore the fundamentals of shopping strategically for your unique health needs, avoiding marketing traps, deciphering food labels, and staying on a budget!
When: Wed, July 18th, 6-8PM
Where: Lifethyme Natural Health Store…
Dr. Wayne Dyer
- monkinthecity.com

I just watched a film over the weekend called Tales of Everyday Magic: My Greatest Teacher. Based off the life of Dr. Wayne Dyer—who’s an international renowned author and speaker in the self improvement industry.
I’ve been a big fan of him since I was a teenager and hes also a big fan of meditation and Taoist teachings so I may be a little bit bias.
But he has an incredible life story, especially for the fact, that he was extremely resilient in getting where he’s is today…
P90X – Yoga?
- yoga.about.com

I had vaguely heard of the popular P90X home fitness program, but until recently I had no idea that it contained a yoga element. Curious, I got my hands on the yoga DVD and can now report my findings back to you. Read more…
Malasana – Love It or Leave It
- yoga.about.com
Garland pose (malasana) provokes strong reactions: students either love it or hate it. People with pretty open hips and groins relish the opportunity to get in there and stretch. People with tightness in those areas can struggle to assume the position. If you fall in the later category, make use of props to ease the discomfort. A blanket under your heels goes a long way, but if it’s not far enough, you can also put a block under the sit bones to support some of your weight…What to do when your yoga mat dies
- SunriseYoga.com
Alice’s hands are sliding further away and her feet are sliding towards the back of her mat. “If this keeps up, this Down Dog is going to be laying down.” thought Alice “I thought these mats are supposed to be sticky!”
It is past time for Alice to replace her yoga mat. The [...]
It is past time for Alice to replace her yoga mat. The [...]
The Most Important Part Of A Yoga Pose, Part 1
- yogatuneup.com
Have you ever wondered what to prioritize when you are doing a yoga pose? What is the most important thing to focus on when doing Triangle? Or Downward Dog? Or Savasana? Ask 15 different yoga teachers from different yoga lineages and you will likely get 15 different answers. Is alignment the most important? Is it the [...]
Learn With Yoga ABC Yoga Cards for Kids (Yoga Cards)
- yogaposes4you.com
Learn With Yoga: ABC Yoga Cards for Kids combines the restorative and calming benefits of yoga with the powerful techniques of learning through movement.This is the only kids yoga deck to combine yoga and learning in one resource!
This set of cards is an innovative combination of yoga postures and language development activities written specifically for preschool to early elementary aged children…
Marichyasana C with Jodi Blumstein
- yogaglo.com
In this Pose of the Week, Jodi demonstrates Marichyasana C, the third of the Marichyasana postures. She reminds us to keep a nice space between the foot and the leg – the more space, the more challenging the posture becomes. Jodi also provides some suggestions for modifications if the twist is too deep.
Stay Cool In The Heat With These Yoga Moves
- spinachandyoga.com
Ayurveda and Yoga Help for Summer Scorching HeatSummer is here. The time of year with the longest daylight hours and a bright sun that is heating up everything and everyone. When overheated, we tend to become more competitive, self-critical, and agitated. Ayurveda offers advice on the ways to adapt yoga practice in the summer to alleviate this imbalance by adding Pitta balancing asanas. Ayurveda is a sister science of yoga and they work wonderfully together…