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Beyond the Sweat: What the Heat Can Teach Us

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Beyond the Sweat: What the Heat Can Teach Us

Hot yoga is about more than sweat. Alice Toyonaga and Emily Morwen of North Ray Yoga share how heat can...
What to Bring to a Hot Yoga Class
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What to Bring to a Hot Yoga Class

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What to Bring to a Hot Yoga Class

New to hot yoga? A little preparation can make a big difference. From choosing the right yoga mat and towel...
A close-up of a woman's arm with tattoos, glistening with sweat, resting on a blue yoga towel. She's wearing an orange workout top.
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The Science of Sweat: Why Hot Yoga Works and the Benefits of a Heated Yoga Practice

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The Science of Sweat: Why Hot Yoga Works and the Benefits of a Heated Yoga Practice

Hot yoga offers more than a challenging workout. Explore the science behind heated yoga and how practicing in a warm...
Group of people in black workout clothes doing yoga side stretch pose in a purple-lit studio with mirrored wall.
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Considering Yoga Teacher Training? Here's What to Know Before You Enroll

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Considering Yoga Teacher Training? Here's What to Know Before You Enroll

Thinking about yoga teacher training? This guide explores what a YTT includes, how it can expand your understanding of yoga,...
Group yoga class practicing downward-facing dog on pink mats in a sunlit studio.
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A Guide to Stronger Grip and More Confidence on the Mat

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A Guide to Stronger Grip and More Confidence on the Mat

Wondering why grip changes during yoga practice? Learn how mat construction, sweat, mat care, and yoga towels can support a...
Person performing a yoga stretch on a mat on a rocky surface by a calm lake surrounded by forest under a cloudy sky.
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5 Tips for Practicing Yoga Outdoors

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5 Tips for Practicing Yoga Outdoors

Practicing yoga outdoors brings a welcome change of scenery — fresh air, open space, and a different kind of ground...
Woman performing side plank with a dumbbell on a Manduka yoga mat in a bright, minimalistic room.
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How to Fuel Your Body for Yoga, Strength, and Recovery

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How to Fuel Your Body for Yoga, Strength, and Recovery

Yoga, strength training, and nutrition aren't separate disciplines: what you eat shapes how you move, and how you move shapes...
Three people practicing yoga poses on mats in a bright studio with large windows and exposed brick walls.
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Mobility vs. Flexibility

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Mobility vs. Flexibility

Flexibility gets a lot of attention in yoga, but mobility is what makes movement sustainable. Here's what sets them apart...

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