I write about science related to yoga and what I’ve learned through my own practice. My goal is to help you learn how to practically apply ancient techniques to enhance your life.

9 ways to fit your yoga practice into a really busy schedule

9 ways to fit your yoga practice into a really busy schedule

Do you find that you are always planning to do your yoga practice and instead find yourself constantly putting it off, skipping it or procrastinating to do it because other things keep coming up, and we convince ourselves that we don’t have the time? This post is for YOU! Click to read more!

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How does sitting all day affect you? Do you have a job that requires you to spend hours and hours in front of a computer, at a desk?
Stress and Anxiety, Yoga and the Body Ashley Ahrens Stress and Anxiety, Yoga and the Body Ashley Ahrens

How does sitting all day affect you? Do you have a job that requires you to spend hours and hours in front of a computer, at a desk?

Why is sitting so bad for you? There is a ton of evidence coming out now that sitting for prolonged periods of time is hazardous to your health. Prolonged sitting has been linked to: deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in your leg veins), cardiovascular disease, obesity, metabolic disorders, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and early death. Most of these disorders are also linked to stress. The studies are mostly observational but there seems to be a a direct correlation.

Read on for the reasons WHY and WHAT you can try as an alternative if being at your desk all day is non-negotiable.

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