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You may start doing yoga just to get a good workout, but it's not unusual to discover a short time later that your life has been suffused with yoga's spirit. Here are some ways you can live mindfully off the mat as well as on.

Budget Yoga

Taking yoga classes from an experienced instructor is the best way to begin and sustain a yoga practice. But at $15-$20 a pop, quality classes don't come cheap. If you have found that yoga classes put a strain on your wallet, here are some ideas for doing yoga on a budget.

Share Your Budget Yoga Tips - How Do You Do Yoga and Stay on Budget

If money were no object, many of us would go to yoga classes every day, but the economic reality is that most people can't afford that many classes. Share your strategies for getting your yoga on and staying on your budget.

Airplane Yoga

It's no secret that travel is stressful and airplane seats are tiny. Though you can't do much when you're squashed into the middle seat, there are a few little stretches that can help relieve your cramped muscles and reduce your stress without getting into your neighbor's personal space.

Yoga New Year's Resolutions

Practical Yoga New Year's resolutions and how to make them stick.

What to Expect at Yoga Retreats

Yoga retreats are becoming increasingly popular. If you want to go on a yoga retreat, here's what to expect and how to pick a good retreat.

Top Yoga Retreat Centers in the United States

Yoga and a whole lot more is on offer at these top retreat centers.

Family Yoga

Yoga is good for your family. Your whole family can enjoy the benefits of yoga. Men, women, kids, and seniors can all do yoga.

Yoga for Kids

Kids can benefit from yoga too! Find out what to expect from kids yoga classes and how to do yoga at home with your kids.

Yogi Tea

A recipe for Yogi Tea based on the Yogi Tea recipe of Kundalini master Yogi Bhajan

Useful Yoga Poses

Yoga makes you stronger and more flexible, which comes in handy when you need to shave your legs in the shower. Find out about this and other useful poses.

Yoga Gift Guide

Wondering what to get for the yogi in your life? Or looking to treat yourself? Here are some great suggestions, including books, clothing, equipment and more.

Yoga Gifts for Men

Shopping for the guys can be hard, but it just got a little easier for those of you with yogis in your life. A lot of yoga products are designed for women, but I've searched out some that make great gifts for your yoga man (or yourself).

How to Take Yoga on Vacation

When you travel, take your yoga practice with you by preparing a "home" practice or planning a visit to a local studio at your destination.

Yoga In The Snow!

A place to share your cool snow yoga pics!

Chocoveda Truffles

Chocoveda is a purveyor of high quality, organic, chocolate truffles with ayurvedic ingredients. Oh, and Chocoveda truffles are also delicious.

Wanderlust Festival

The Wanderlust Yoga and Music Festival began in 2009 as a collaboration between New York City yoga studio owner Schuyler Grant and her husband, Jeff Krasno, who owns a record label.

Yoga Festivals

Yoga festivals are becoming increasing popular. But what exactly are yoga festivals?

Yoga Festival - Share Your Experience

Yoga festivals, which include yoga classes, live music, and wellness expos are quickly filling up the summer calender. If you have been to a major yoga festival, share your experience here. Was it worth the trip? What were the highs and lows of your experience? Are you going back?

Yoga Conferences

Yoga conferences are popping up all over, so here's a guide on what to expect at a yoga conference.

Can Yoga Improve My Sex Life?

Does your sex life need a boost? Find out if doing yoga can improve your sex life.

Nude Yoga

Doing yoga in the nude is becoming increasingly popular, and it's not just some naked stretches in your living room. What is driving people to practice nude yoga in group settings?

Tantra and Anusara

Tantra is an ancient practice that plays an important role in Anusara Yoga, a modern yoga style. To learn more about tantra and Anusara, I asked Anusara Yoga founder John Friend a few questions.

Nude Yoga - Would You Try Nude Yoga

Doing yoga in the nude is becoming increasingly popular, and not just some naked stretching in your living room. Would you try nude yoga?

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