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Some things to think about--yoga is for everyBody

10 Photos That Smash Every ‘Yoga Body’ Stereotype Yogis of all shapes and sizes are sharing snaps of themselves doing seriously challenging poses.

summer blues? Or just life being life again?

Depressed or Anxious? Go Outside With Yoga I've been hearing a lot lately about people who suffer from sadness and a lack of inspiration in the summer! Now, winter, yes, that's common, especially with ho

Some thoughts on taking your yoga practice farther ...

How Yoga is Like An Octopus The physical asanas of yoga, followed by pranayama, are probably the most recognized forms of this ancient spiritual path. But like an octopus, yoga has eight

As the snow comes down, looking forward to summer .....

Want Killer Abs AND a Calm Mind? SUP Yoga Delivers Both

7 Poses to Stimulate Love, Creativity, & Desire Valentine's Day has passed, but we've still got time in this month of love to open our hearts, creativity, and desire. Below are 7 poses to stimulate and streng

"Yoga makes us independent. We all want to be free, although many of us are dependent on psychologists, gurus, teachers, drugs, or whatever. Even if advice and guidance are helpful, in the end we ourselves are the best judge of our own actions." T.K.V. Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga

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Three Ways to Break Bad Habits (and use more of your brain!) Three Ways to Get More from Your Life. Self-hypnosis, neuroplasticity exercises, food, rest, and exercise help break bad habits and create your best bold life!

Scroll down this post to #8 for the best downward dog!

Community Post: The Best Stuff Ever Life just doesn't get much better than this. Here are a few of our good friends portraying some of the best things ever.

What would happen if you committed to just one pose a day? We're experimenting here at the bold mats HQ with committment despite being incredibly busy. Today, I'm committed to relishing and cherishing my body with Downward Dog. What's your pose of the day?

Tuesday is dedicated to the Law of Karma, or Cause and Effect. Just as water, sun, and soil grow healthy trees, mindful decisions will bear the fruit of happiness and fulfillment.

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Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul

Why do we practice yoga? There is so much out there about getting the perfect body, or doing advanced poses, but what are the other reasons you practice? Here in the Bold Mats world, recovery from surgery and cancer treatment is one really great reason! The peace that comes from just the simplest poses is nurturing and supportive of healing. Tell us what motivates your practice!

Yoga for Beginners Ideas and guidance for beginning yogis--from poses, to pranayama, to getting the best mat.