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Yoga Terms - What Do Common Yoga Terms Mean?

A newcomer to the yoga world will undoubtedly be faced with terms they have never heard of. Asana, Pranayama, Vinyasa, Kundalini. While seasoned yogis and practitioners are accustomed to such terms, and many know what all of them mean, for a beginner, they are terms of a foreign language that don't hold much personal connection.  Yoga roots itself deeply in eastern cultures and finds its origin in the Sanskrit language. From this language, we receive the terms that we hear so often during a yoga practice.  For a better understanding of the meaning behind some of the most common yoga terms, read on for a brief explanation.  Common Yoga Terms Some of the most common yoga terms will not be foreign to you, but the meaning of them may still be out of grasp. When we talk about common yoga terms, we are referring to the ones you generally hear in most practices. They include asana, vinyasa, chakra, pranayama, and more. When you discover the meaning behind the most common yoga t...

Higher Health Yoga - How a Movement Practice Can Help You Achieve Better Health

  Our physical and mental health are tied together in more ways than many people can imagine. An anxious mind and a body stuck in fight or flight can have trouble finding a sense of calm.  Higher health yoga is an idea that by practicing the principles taught within yoga, we can find a greater sense of calm in our mind and body, which can help our body naturally remain in a state of health.  Healing Meditation in Motion Many people believe that we can heal our bodies using our minds. Although that is still a heavily debated topic, it is no secret that by creating a more relaxed and healthy inner atmosphere, our body can keep potential sicknesses at bay more easily.  Whenever you meditate, you are participating in a mindfulness practice that naturally leads your body towards healing. According to  this article  published by Healthline.com, meditation is scientifically proven to help lower blood pressure, decrease cortisol, and reduce inflammation.  Yoga...

Should I do Yoga Every Day?

We all know that yoga is one of the healthiest forms of exercise for your body and mind. However, is it beneficial to do yoga every day? If not, how often is the most optimal amount of yoga you should do? It depends on several factors, and in this article, we will go a little deeper.  How Often Should You Do Yoga? There’s a lot of information out there on what’s best. Some people say yoga should be practiced daily. Others will say that once or twice a week is enough to gain the benefits of this mind and body practice. Before I started my yoga teacher training, I was told that I should be doing at least 60 to 90 minutes of solo yoga daily to understand and appreciate yoga fully.  While this endurance was helpful for the long days of yoga teacher training, it’s also not very practical to everyday life.  The best answer I could give you regarding the amount of yoga you should do is that there is no one size fits all solution. It all depends on you, your schedule, and your bo...

Welcome To Flow and Go Yoga

  Hello Friends,  Welcome to the Flow and Go Yoga blog! Here is where you'll find articles and helpful tips and tricks to support your yoga practice!  First off, what is Flow and Go Yoga ?  Flow and Go is a new style of yoga! It's live 20 minute yoga sessions - all accessible online with unlimited access to replays if you can't make a live time.  Why 20 minute yoga sessions? So often our lives get busy and this is true even in a global pandemic. We need an at home yoga practice that supports and suits our lifestyle. Most of us can't dedicate an hour daily however, most days, we can squeeze in 20 minutes and let me tell you, a little goes a long way!  Suddenly, you're moving better. You're more energized and feeling good in your body. It's all because of little consistent efforts to show up. If you want to see change, you have to show up consistently. With Flow and Go, we make it as easy as possible to do this. 20 minutes to drop in and feel good. Plus, this...