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Is 20-minutes enough? Top 3 Reasons for a 20-minute Yoga Practice

Yoga has infinite benefits. From stretching and toning the body to grounding and calming the mind, yoga is a practice that, when presented properly, supports you and your wellbeing in all facets. The effects - feeling good in our bodies, feeling confident, and moving with ease - are something we should benefit from all the time. The trouble with this is yoga is traditionally presented as a 60 to 90-minute class and there’s not a lot of people I know who have a spare hour to dedicate to yoga multiple times a week.  One of the best ways to implement a consistent yoga practice into your routine is to try out a 20-minute yoga flow . Here are some of the reasons why you might want to try it out. Top 3 reasons you should have a 20-minute yoga practice: 1. You’re multi-passionate or have a busy schedule If you’re anything like me, you’re super excited for the day. There are multiple things I want to do from seeing friends, reading books, or catching an episode of that binge-worthy series to g

What Do You Learn From Yoga - The Top Three Things Yoga Taught Me

When I hit the mat for the first time almost a decade ago, it was very much a love-hate kind of relationship. With the exception of a class or two in university, I didn’t have any experience with yoga.  I was taken to a Bikram class by a friend of mine and while I was intrigued to try yoga, Bikram wasn’t my style. The teaching style is scripted and I don’t love prolonged periods of time in hot rooms. To be honest neither does my curly hair. It took some trial and error to find the type of yoga that’s right for me. As an active person who grew up on a farm, I was used to moving. As a respiratory therapist, I’m all about breathing well. When I found a vinyasa-style class, I was home. The transformation was - and is - incredible. I started to feel better, be more confident, and have more energy. I’ve learned things that I didn’t even think I would know about myself and it is nothing short of magical. If that wasn’t enough, everything I’ve learned on that mat has translated to my life off