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5 Benefits of Taking Online Yoga Classes

by Angela Tague // December 3, 2024 // No Comments

Last week I did something I haven’t done since pandemic isolation. I took an online yoga class. My alarm went off at 6:00 am, I rolled out of bed and was on my yoga mat – in my living room... Continue reading →

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Should You Close Your Eyes During Yoga Class?

by Angela Tague // December 3, 2019 // No Comments

One of my favorite yoga classes at the moment is candlelight yin on Monday evenings. It’s warm, nourishing and relaxing. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and advertisements. I earn a small commission if you shop through them, which helps... Continue reading →

What is Gentle Yoga? (From a Student’s Perspective)

by Angela Tague // June 4, 2019 // No Comments

Over the years, I’ve run into two bold stereotypes about yoga. Either you’re a human pretzel who mysteriously contorts the body, or you sit on a mat and chant into a cloud of patchouli incense. Both are extremes, but could... Continue reading →

3 Reasons I Take My Own Yoga Props to Yoga Class

by Angela Tague // April 30, 2019 // No Comments

Lately, I’m attracting more attention at my local yoga studio than usual. Well, you can’t miss me. I roll in with a puffy yoga mat, a large rectangular yoga bolster and a tote bag filled with blocks, a blanket, a... Continue reading →

Yin Yoga: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

by Angela Tague // April 16, 2019 // No Comments

When things get tough, we usually pivot. In yin yoga class, we challenge that urge to move away from discomfort and remain still. It’s the easiest and hardest yoga I’ve ever tried. We melt into the stationary poses and search... Continue reading →

4 Reasons to Give Yoga Another Try

by Angela Tague // June 21, 2018 // No Comments

Happy International Yoga Day! June 21 is the first day of the summer solstice and time to celebrate your yoga practice amid the balance of 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness today. Wait? You’re not so... Continue reading →