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Yoga for Everybody: Everyone’s Guide to Getting Started

I used to think that yoga was only done by young people with lean, muscular body types. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Everyone and every body can benefit from Yoga. I first found yoga after dealing with health issues, and over the years, I have resumed my physical practice whenever I need to boost my strength or flexibility.

Most people don’t start with lean, muscular bodies—they develop them after maintaining a consistent yoga practice. Here’s what I (a middle-aged woman) learned about incorporating a practice into your routine, no matter your age or ability.

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Make Yourself Comfortable Practicing Online Yoga

For years whenever I did yoga, I tried to copy what everyone else in the class was doing—their form, what they wore, and what they brought to class. Proper (expensive!) yoga pants – check. An official yoga mat – check. I’m embarrassed to admit that I even did these things in the privacy of my own home

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Yoga for a Calmer Mind: Five Enticing Reasons

I have struggled with anxiety at times throughout my life. Whenever I mindfully choose to up (or honestly, restart) my yoga practice during periods of anxiety I find it much easier to navigate life during this time. And maybe it’s just a coincidence, but doing yoga seems to prevent anxiety from happening when I would expect it to.

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Benefits of a Regular Yoga Practice

I knew that having a regular yoga practice would help me deal with some general aches and pains I had, but I was surprised at some of the other benefits I saw after starting my yoga journey. And it doesn’t take all that long to see these incredible benefits either! Here are some of the changes I noticed just a few weeks after starting a dedicated yoga practice.

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How to Make Time for Yoga

In the past few years, I’ve needed yoga more than ever, so I’ve found ways to make sure I have time to devote to my yoga practice. Let me share some of those ways I make time for yoga.

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Benefits of Online Yoga: Practice Anywhere

Gone are the days when doing a yoga class meant I had to pack up my yoga mat and props before driving or walking to the yoga studio. Online yoga classes have thankfully increased in popularity over the last few years, and I couldn’t be happier! Not just because…

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