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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I Tried Yin Yoga for the First Time: Here’s What Happened

hot yoga members resting in savasana

My first-timer Yin yoga experience… It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and I’m stressed to the max. I have “career girl” work as usual. Project deadlines that everyone wants delivered BEFORE the holidays. And on top of that, I’m determined to make real contributions to this year’s Thanksgiving meal. You know, the kind that don’t reek…

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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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Top 7 Benefits of Practicing Pilates

HIIT Pilates Class Side Plank

If you like fun and fast ways to get and stay fit, we’ve got a power-packed treat for you. Our pilates classes fit almost any lifestyle. AND the best part – we keep them fun, fast-paced, and calorie-burning. Whether you’re a parent, workaholic or simply someone who doesn’t move their body as much as you’d…

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5 Reasons You Need a Yoga Posture Clinic

A yoga posture clinic? Who needs that? In our current electronic society, it’s rare for someone to intuitively understand and practice proper posture and body alignment. We’re constantly hunched over desks. Sitting all day. Looking down at our mobile devices. All of theses activities can lead to poor posture and poor alignment. In many cases,…

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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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The Truth About Bikram Yoga. What is it? And Why Should I Want to Practice?

Bikram Yoga Class in Half Tortoise Pose

Yoga practice heals and engages the body and mind. Through precise movements, breathing and meditation, practitioners can come into the peace of the present moment. Flexibility, balance and strength all improve with repeated practice. Bikram Yoga History Renowned teacher Bikram Choudhury developed Bikram Yoga in the 1970s. He began heating his classrooms to mimic the…

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What is HIIT and Why it’s Absolutely Powerful Training?

Sweaty-fit man doing HIIT yoga

If you want a highly efficient workout, HIIT or High-Intensity Interval Training is all the rage. So, what is HIIT? HIIT is where you push your limits in short bouts of time and repeat the routine for maximum results. Work. Sweat. Repeat. It’s powerful, and it comes with a slew of benefits. You have the…

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