Eagle Pose: Bringing More Balance to Your Body

woman in full eagle pose during bikram practice

Fly like an eagle, or at least stand like one! Whether you think Steve Miller Band or Seal sang it better, one thing is for sure, they weren’t talking about Bikram Yoga! The eagle pose, also known as Garudasana, is quite still, unlike the soar of our national bird. As a result, this pose takes…

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Awkward Pose: the Benefits of Warming up With Chair Pose

Awkward Pose pose 3 of bikram yoga

Hot yoga is about to get a little awkward!  Remember the first time you attended yoga class and felt awkward because everyone was staring at you?  Newbie jitters can be uncomfortable and feel a bit isolating at first, but chances are others were way too focused on themselves to notice your epic yoga moves anyways.…

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Does Yoga Actually Reduce Frailty as you age?

Yoga studio owner Dan Markowitz in camel pose

Yoga reduces frailty, says researchers… When we were kids, we used to dream what we would be when we grew up. I don’t know about you, but once I reached my 30s and 40s, I figured I had grown up. I look ahead a year or maybe 5 in advance, and that’s about it. But what if…

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Mastering the Half-Moon Pose

Ah, yes, the Ardha Chandrasana. You’re here because you want to get a grasp on the Half-Moon Pose. Thankfully, you needn’t tread any further. We’ll help walk you through all of the steps and ways to approach the Half-Moon Pose so you can get the most out of it! Do not feel discouraged if, at…

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5 Reasons to Attend a Community Class

Community class and trying new things… I remember doing all kinds of new things as a kid. Riding a bike. Roller skating. Crossing the monkey bars. And I loved it. As a kid, most things are new anyway. And before a certain age, everyone is new at it, so it doesn’t seem unusual to give…

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Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose

teacher performing the standing separate leg stretching pose

Is the Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose a cure for sitting? Most of us sit for the majority of the day. That keeps our hamstrings contracted for hours on end. And you’ll know you have tight hammies the minute you try to bend down and touch your toes. That’s why the best workouts focus on…

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Why Hot Yoga 26 & 2 is the OG Hot Yoga in the US

yogasol members practicing the sit-up pose

Hot yoga 26 & 2 offers many benefits. And some people don’t realize it, but hot yoga 26 & 2 is the OG hot yoga in the US. The roots of yoga began over 5000 years ago in India. Because of the heat and humidity in India, there was no need to create a different environment…

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How Not to Die With a Daily Yoga Routine

Any fans of Dr. Gregor’s book, How Not to Die? While it’s mostly about nutrition, Dr. Gregor does also cite scientific studies about exercise. In his health framework, he makes science-based recommendations for how exercise can help you lose weight and extend your life. So, where does a daily yoga routine figure into the equation?…

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5 Hidden Reasons Yoga Breathing Can Save Your Life

Yoga Students practicing yoga breathing exercises

  Yoga breathing exercises are part of our regular routine in our Bikram Yoga and Hot HIIT Pilates classes. You have no idea how you are helping your mind, body, and spirit trigger positive benefits with our deep breathing techniques. Here’s a list of just five health boons you receive by coming to practicing yoga…

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