Starting yoga for the first time can feel intimidating. Maybe you’ve seen advanced poses on social media and thought, “I’m not flexible enough for that.”Maybe you’re worried you’ll do it wrong.Or maybe you simply don’t know where to begin. Here’s the truth: yoga for beginners is not about touching your toes, twisting into complicated shapes, … Read more
Reviewed for safety and clarity by Nandini Sharma, co-founder of Mindfullyoga and Chair Yoga Specialist for Seniors Quick Answer: Is Chair Yoga Safe for Seniors? Yes. Chair yoga is generally considered safe for many seniors with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, or sciatica when practiced with proper modifications and a safety-first approach. Because chair yoga is seated and … Read more
It was 10:23 AM on a Saturday in Brooklyn, New York. Rachel Martinez sat on her yoga mat in a warehouse studio in Williamsburg, surrounded by 34 strangers and 12 golden retriever puppies who had absolutely zero interest in downward dog. She’d paid $65 for this 60-minute puppy yoga session. She’d driven 47 minutes through … Read more