Meditation has two important benefits: · Meditation prevents stress from getting into the system · Meditation releases accumulated stress that is in the system Both of these happen simultaneously, leaving one refreshed and joyful.   Physical Benefits of...

Yoga master?!  First off, there is no such thing as a yoga master.  Yoga is a life long practice and we are all students, constantly learning and growing.  That’s why they call it a practice! I jest, but in all seriousness, I get asked this question (or a similar...

Our bodies don’t normally gain or lose significant amounts of fat or muscle overnight. Instead, when the scale shows a gain or loss of half pound or more from the previous day, the cause is instead likely to be the amount of water your body is retaining. Is your...

When some people think of yoga, they imagine having to stretch like a gymnast. That makes them worry that they’re too old, unfit, or “tight” to do yoga. The truth is you’re never too old to improve flexibility. The series of yoga poses called asanas work by safely...

Last week we talked about the 5 questions you should ask any yoga school you are considering for training. Today, O2 Yoga Teacher Training will answer those questions.  Of course there is still a lot of know and consider before picking a school.  If you are interested...

Master the push-up—also called the “press-up”—and you’ll be doing yourself a big favour. That’s because its benefits are numerous:Push-ups are a fast and effective way to build upper-body strength—something many women neglect in the pursuit of cardiovascular fitness....

Deciding to become a professional yoga instructor is a big decision.  After all, you might be changing careers, jumping into a new industry, and committing a lot of time.  Not to mention the cost!  Therefore, once you decide this is the right step for you it is...