Matt Jokes: 11 Yoga One-Liners

Three women smiling at Sol Hot Yoga Studio.

Yoga jokes and one-liners to en-lighten your mood! 1. Yogi eating a bagel. I keep going round & round trying to find my center. 2. Yogi on cybersecurity.  Watch out for unknown attachments. 3. Some days I’m flexible, other days I’m just a knot. 4. “This is Awkward pose.”  Yes, yes it is… and there…

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Sol Hot Yoga For Strong Bones & Cellular Health

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Chronic stress is known to affect bone density through physiological mechanisms.  We all know the risks of chronic stress, but what are the physiological mechanisms?  Read on to learn how Sol Hot Yoga is a powerful daily ritual to improve long-term health. Hormonal regulation is a main component.  Hormones like insulin, cortisol, and thyroid hormones…

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Happier Hips with Sol Hot Yoga

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The pursuit of happiness in our lives might be constrained by unhappiness in our hips.  Our pursuits can be limited by a combination of factors: 1. Physical Strain: Prolonged sitting in poor posture, standing with poor posture, or repetitive loaded movements with improper alignment are three primary causes of tightness in the hip flexors, glutes,…

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5 Physical Benefits of Sol Hot Yoga (2-minute read)

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Hot yoga offers a wide range of physical benefits, making it a powerful practice for improving overall health and wellness. At Sol Hot Yoga, the heated environment enhances the effects of traditional yoga poses by promoting deeper stretches, increased circulation, and a more challenging workout. One of the key benefits is improved muscular strength &…

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8 Benefits of Practicing Sol Hot Yoga

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The best incentive to practice Sol Hot Yoga depends on your personal goals and motivations. Here are eight compelling benefits we hear from our guests: Enhanced Physical Fitness: Hot yoga improves strength, flexibility, and balance while offering a full-body workout. The heated environment can also aid in muscle relaxation, allowing deeper stretches.  Detoxification: Sol’s unique…

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Open Chain – Closed Chain : Beautiful & Organic

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Closed & Open Chain: Beautiful & Organic As yoga instructors, we are taught to see the musculoskeletal alignment of the students in our class.  We are trying to see how bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues are working together. Our skeleton provides a framework for our muscles and other soft tissues. Together, they support…

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Closed Hip – Open Hip : Why it Matters

Woman practicing yoga in an industrial setting.

How many times have you heard a yoga teacher say, “Square off your hips,’ ‘Level off your hips,’ ‘Stack your hips,” or the magical & mysterious “Scoop your tailbone under.”? You’ve probably heard all of those, repeated several times in every class. Ok, so after awhile you might begin to wonder, “What’s this all about?…

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Leaders – Lead With Your Heart

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What emotion arises when you hear those words, “Lead with your heart”? What you feel may say something about how you have been conditioned; how past experiences have programmed you. Pause to think.  Whether your emotional response comes from Love or Fear, you may be biased based on your past conditioning. Consider the story of…

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Sugar! It’s time for a heart-2-heart

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Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Drink more water & eat only what your body needs. Ok folks, let’s chat about S-U-G-A-R.  It’s a complex topic!  Forgive the Dad joke, this is no laughing matter. There are dozens of types of sugars, too many for many to process; both physically & mentally.  So let’s break it…

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