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The Barefoot Practice: Why Yoga Is Done Without Shoes
Yoga Basics The Barefoot Practice: Why Yoga Is Done Without Shoes

You unroll your mat, glance down at your sneakers, and wonder — do they actually need to come off? The answer is yes, and it goes much deepe...

Devon BrooksJuly 3, 20266 min read
The Main Types of Yoga, Explained for Beginners — pillar item
Yoga Basics The Main Types of Yoga, Explained for Beginners

A lot of people want to try yoga but don't know where to start because there are so many different styles. Each style works a little differe...

Frankie BatinoJuly 2, 20266 min read
How to Track Your Yoga Progress Without Comparing Yourself to Anyone — pillar item
Yoga Basics How to Track Your Yoga Progress Without Comparing Yourself to Anyone

A lot of people start yoga and then feel stuck because they don't feel like they're getting better. The problem is that most people look at...

Maya IyerJune 5, 20265 min read
How to Stay Safe in a Beginner Yoga Practice — pillar item
Yoga Basics How to Stay Safe in a Beginner Yoga Practice

Yoga is popular with a lot of adults right now. According to cdc.gov, around sixteen point nine percent of adults practiced yoga in the past...

Maya IyerJune 4, 20265 min read
How to Start Yoga at Home: A Calm, Practical Beginner's Guide — pillar item
Yoga Basics How to Start Yoga at Home: A Calm, Practical Beginner's Guide

A lot of people want to try yoga but never actually start because they feel they need the right gear, the right space, or the right teacher...

Maya IyerJune 2, 20267 min read
Yoga Etiquette for Beginners: How to Show Up Right in Studios and Online Classes — pillar item
Yoga Basics Yoga Etiquette for Beginners: How to Show Up Right in Studios and Online Classes

A lot of new students feel nervous before their first yoga class. The rules aren't always written down anywhere, and it's easy to make a sma...

Maya IyerMay 31, 20264 min read
What Is Yoga? A Beginner's Guide to Starting Well — pillar item
Yoga Basics What Is Yoga? A Beginner's Guide to Starting Well

A lot of people have heard about yoga but aren't sure what it really is or how to begin. This plain guide explains what yoga is, what it doe...

Maya IyerMay 30, 20268 min read
Yoga Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need Before Your First Class — pillar item
Yoga Basics Yoga Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need Before Your First Class

A lot of people are starting yoga for the first time and they don't know what gear to buy. According to research published on pmc.ncbi.nlm.n...

Maya IyerMay 28, 20264 min read
How Often Should Beginners Practice Yoga? A Plain Answer for New Students — pillar item
Yoga Basics How Often Should Beginners Practice Yoga? A Plain Answer for New Students

A lot of new students aren't sure how many days per week they should be doing yoga. The answer depends on your goals and your body, but ther...

Maya IyerMay 27, 20265 min read