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Using Resistance Bands with Yoga for Added Strength

If you’ve ever thought yoga was “just stretching,” think again. While traditional yoga builds flexibility, awareness, and some muscular endurance, it doesn’t always offer the progressive resistance needed for maximal strength gains. That’s where resistance bands come in—they add challenge, variety, and intensity to your practice. Blending yoga and resistance training with bands introduces a Read More

Wall Yoga for Strength and Support

When most people think of yoga, images of mat-based flows, sun salutations, or serene balances may come to mind. Rarely does a flat, vertical surface like a wall enter the picture. Yet this overlooked tool can be a powerful partner in deepening your practice, offering structure, resistance, and a new dimension of feedback that challenges Read More

Weighted Yoga: Should You Add Dumbbells?
Clara Bennett April 22, 2025

Yoga has long been seen as a practice rooted in breath, flexibility, and inner balance. But lately, you might’ve noticed a new trend cropping up in classes and online flows: practitioners incorporating dumbbells into their yoga practice. Is this a fusion worth embracing? Or does it risk diluting the essence of yoga? The truth lies Read More

Isometric Holds in Yoga for Muscle Activation
Oliver Finch April 22, 2025

In a world focused on quick, intense workouts, we often miss the strength of stillness. What if just holding a pose, even without moving, could boost your strength and body awareness? Welcome to the world of isometric yoga poses. Isometric holds in yoga aren’t just about looking graceful on a mat. These practices are based Read More