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Is hot yoga better for the body than regular yoga?

Posted on 12/18/2014 by yogaheart

Tonnie from Idaho: Is hot yoga better for the body than regular yoga? I’m new to yoga. I have only attended a body flow class at my gym that they say is a mixture of yoga and pilaties, so I’m … Continue reading →

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How long should a yoga workout be?

Posted on 08/06/2013 by yogaheart

Barbara:  The length of the work outs (how much time I should budget) seems to be a closely guarded secret. Susan: Hi Barbara, most yoga classes are 90 minutes, however the length of time you spend in a yoga session of … Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Yoga

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What health benefits do boomers get from including yoga in their lives? Susan: Yoga will help boomers maintain and develop strength and flexibility which keeps us safe as we get older; if we … Continue reading →

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Cost of yoga? Equipment? Home or studio?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What is the typical cost for boomers if they want to begin with one yoga session per week? What equipment do we need to purchase? Can we do yoga at home? Susan: There … Continue reading →

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What are the principles of yoga?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Bruce “the Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What are the principles of yoga? Susan: Because yoga is a body, mind and spirit practice, everything is integrated. Our minds affect our bodies and our spirit; yoga practice takes you on a … Continue reading →

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What is the “system of yoga”?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): What is meant by the “system of yoga”? Susan: Yoga is referred to as a practice because there is no goal; every day is different and every yoga class is different because every … Continue reading →

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What is basic yoga and how do I prepare to begin?

Posted on 05/06/2011 by yogaheart

Casey “The Boomer” Dowd (Fox Business News): For baby boomers not familiar with basic yoga, what does a basic yoga session consist of and what preparation do we need prior to the session? Susan: For a baby boomer the most … Continue reading →

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I have not done much exercise for many years.
I am very overweight and…

Posted on 11/04/2010 by yogaheart

Janice: I have not  done much exercise for many years. I am very overweight and find  traditional exercise for me is quite a challenge. Also I am usually left  sore all over. Will I be able to do your yoga … Continue reading →

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Not a beginner, but getting back to yoga…

Posted on 10/12/2010 by yogaheart

Muriel: I am not a beginner yoga senior as I have taken yoga lessons for many years. However, not for the last ten years and want to start again.  What would you suggest? P.S. I am 73 years old and … Continue reading →

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