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Yoga is said to be the magic pill that can help you get in touch with your body and manage most of the common issues people face. This is true even during pregnancy. Many women make the fatal mistake of leaving their yoga practice during pregnancy or not doing any kind of exercise during the entire gestation period. Unless you have a high-risk pregnancy, this...

Referred to as the King of the yoga Asanas, Headstand (or Sirsasana in Sanskrit) has immense physical and mental benefits. Thought it can be scary to try inversions at first, this pose is definitely worth overcoming your fear of going upside down. It is important to practice it safely (our tips below!), only if you are in good physical condition and practice with the...

Like with anything that will stay with you forever, the Manduka Pro mats require a break in process. The more your practice on it, the more the top surface will wear in and the better your mat will get. It's just like your yoga practice! And we say wear in and not wear out. These mats never wear out. They can last a lifetime....

With all the yoga mats available, choosing one for yourself can be a confusing experience. Different thickness, materials, prices, sizes make it hard to find the best mat or what suits you. We will cover all of these aspects to make your decision process a little bit clearer. While choosing your yoga mat, always keep your personal practice in mind; the style and your...

Mother’s Day is the perfect moment to show your mom how much you love her. What better way to do it than to give her something she will really use AND something that is good for her? It’s easier than ever with our X mother’s day gift ideas. The best thing is that these suggestions don’t look like you shopped last minute and are...

You go through a lot with your yoga mat. Difficult poses, smiles, falls, cries maybe even...  and most likely, sweat. A lot of it. With regular use, our mats end up being covered in sweat, dirt and oils. It might then end up smelling weird or being slippery. The thing is, we should probably wash them about as often as we wash our leggings....