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 A yoga practice can help you both on and off your mat. While the physical practice of yoga can help increase flexibility and build strength, there are countless ways a yoga practice can help off the mat, too. Here are some of my favorites:

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." Rachel Carson

Exercise is everywhere. You hear about the benefits of exercise for health, mind, and spirit in the news, on social media, and even from your doctor or therapist.

In an ideal world, you can spend thirty to sixty minutes on your yoga mat daily. It’s essential to recognize that not every day will be a “spend 30-60 minutes on your yoga mat” kind of day.

“It never gets easier, you just get better.” -Unknown

Yoga. It can be intimidating for those unfamiliar with the practice. A quick internet search for types further adds to the mystique of what this practice is – Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Bikram, Power, and so on. I want to introduce you to two versions of yoga: Hatha and Vinyasa. 

In the ever-evolving landscape of sports and athletics, competition is a driving force behind progress and achievement. Athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts alike have held the belief that pitting oneself against opponents of equal or greater skill is the surest path to improvement. 

The strength of the Pelvic Floor muscles is necessary for all sorts of things—from having an orgasm to not accidentally peeing a little when you do jumping jacks.