Acupuncture and yoga: two traditions that fit together
A practical look at why acupuncture and yin yoga are sometimes discussed together, where their traditional frameworks differ, and what not to assume.
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New to Yoga: A Guide to Getting StartedYour first yoga class does not need to feel like a test. Choose an approachable class, arrive a little early, and let the Yogalife team know you are new.Read the guide 
Hot Yoga: What to Expect, Bring and Wear.Attending your first hot yoga class can be a bit scary! Here we have included a little guide to help prepare you for your first hot class at Yogalife Studios in…Read story 
Balance Desk Stress With These 3 PosesIt's that time again! September marks the "new year" for desk-related activities: school, work, or just hunkering down into projects as the season starts to change. As…Read story 
Finding Stillness: Meditation for BeginnersPhotos in this blog courtesy of Caitlin Varrin of Yogalife Studios, featuring Dayna Der Those unfamiliar with…Read story 
Yin Yoga? Yes Please!The motion of yin and yang generates all things in nature. MEH JIUZHANG & GUO LEI Finding Balance with Yin Yoga Balance is a byproduct of yoga, something we bring into…Read story From the archive
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