THE OYF BLOG
How Can Yoga Help With Sciatica?
Find The Cause Of Sciatica First It’s important to get to the root of the problem. Sciatic pain is just a symptom – there is an underlying disorder that needs to be identified. You might need to seek advice from your doctor first and get a proper diagnosis before...
Tips for Yoga Instructors from Vancouver O2 Teaching Training School!
Advice my yoga teacher told me…. for new instructors. Becoming a new instructor can be exciting at the best of times and terrifying at the worst of times. Take some comfort in knowing that all instructors have been there. Even you’re favourite, most confidant...
Hot Yoga is popular.
It's no secret that Hot Yoga is popular. Celebrities, royalty and athletes are flocking to studios worldwide to lock the knee and stare into their own eyes. Anyone can do it! Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up for a 90-minute beginner class in the infamous hot...
Yoga Poses for Beginners – 10 standing poses
So Many Yoga Poses, So Much Time As a beginning yoga student, don't feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of yoga poses. Hopefully, your practice will be a lifelong pursuit, giving you plenty of time to learn scores of postures. As your practice progresses, you will...
Why this ancient discipline has become the latest cross-training tool to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Why this ancient discipline has become the latest cross-training tool to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. Just a few years ago, fitness enthusiasts had few options if they wanted to try out a yoga class. Today, yoga is a mainstay on the...
As Seen in the PROVINCE NEWSPAPER…Why more MEN SHOULD DO YOGA! click to read the editorial
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Oxygen Yoga is proud to announce that the BC Lions are now incorporating Oxygen Yoga into their training regime at the BC Lions training facility. Players will also be attending local studio’s for their own pleasure. They physically feel the benefits of Yoga and how the practice enhances their performance with their sport.
High Protein Snack Tips
Whether it’s fueling up before hitting the gym or taking a midday snack break to avoid the 2 p.m. lull, high-protein snacks are the tastiest way to keep on going. Protein snacks are the perfect way to fill up just enough, and give us longer-lasting energy than the...
Why Is Yoga So Popular
Why Is Yoga So Popular It seemed like a simple question, when over lunch my friend asked, "Michael, why is yoga so popular these days?". I guess the question took me a little by surprise as I could remember not so long ago when yoga was a "fringe" activity at best,...