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Happy July! In the United States we're gearing up to celebrate the 4th of July, [...]

We are excited to announce that YogaFit is presenting at the World Fitness Expo in [...]

As yoga instructors, we regularly hear “I don’t like yoga. They always [...]

Last week, Beth Shaw had the opportunity to share YogaFit's Global Mission at [...]

We are so excited to announce our new YogaFit CD and Digital Album - Evolution !As [...]

YogaFit Founder, Beth Shaw teamed up with Pencil.org to be Principal for a Day [...]

As YogaFit continues to expand our global footprint, we are proud to announce our [...]

There's no better time than right now to plan out and register for 2018 or 2019 [...]

We have a total of 3 prize packs for this giveaway that will go out to 3 winners! [...]

On episode012 of The YogaFit Podcast we share our recommended first steps after [...]

On this podcast episode, YogaFit for Warriors Director, Lt. Col Shaye Molendyke and [...]

Spring has finally arrived; the green grass, the flowers in full bloom! Get outside [...]

If you've joined us at a YogaFit Mind Body Fitness Conference you may have [...]

I used to feel like I was incapable of meditation. Have you ever felt that way? [...]

YogaFit is not a standard educational institution - we do meetings a little [...]

YogaFit Student, Amanda Wolfson, shares with us on the YogaFit Podcast , how her [...]

#YogaFitFamily , Meet Gary Sullivan - if you haven't already, his smile grins [...]

We are seeking a healthy lifestyle oriented individual, who is passionate about [...]

Terri Kim Bowyer has been a long time student and host of YogaFit. As the owner of [...]

Are you sticking with your New Years Resolution? Or are you in need of a new [...]

My YogaFit journey began about 10 years. I had worked in the fitness industry for 15 [...]

It's that time of the year when the sniffles are among us. Here is a simple [...]

Jessica and Katy are a dynamic mother-daughter duo that meet up all over the country [...]

Begin with a YogaFit Warm-Up and a pack of your favorite Amino VITAL Action drink [...]

Happy 2018 #YogaFitFamily! We're kicking off the year with a 40 day YogaLean [...]

Sandy Krzyzanowski has been part of our #YogaFitFamily since February 2006. Since [...]

We are excited to announce that YogaFit just launched our very own Podcast Channel! [...]

Upon completing Level 1 , I began teaching karma yoga classes at an elementary [...]

Let's face it, teaching yoga to children is challenging.Originally, I thought I [...]

We are excited to announce the formation of an additional 100 hour Specialty [...]

Do you work at a YMCA, student recreation center, office health complex, or any [...]

Lifelong friendships are born at YogaFit trainings, retreats and Mind Body Fitness [...]

Q: Why would we ask our #YogaFitFamily to wear red, white and blue on a Saturday in [...]

Hi #YogaFitFamily! My name is Caiti Moran andI am a recent YogaFit Level [...]

During our recent Atlanta MindBodyFitness conference, YogaFit founder, Beth Shaw led [...]

Crow pose is a great posture for building strength in the core muscles as well as [...]

Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, tea, or your favorite essential oil infused [...]

The term CryoTherapy means the localized or general use of cold temperatures in [...]

YogaFit NYC Giveaway

Last month I was at a vitamin and nutritional supplement trade show and I came [...]

New Warriors Intensive; Atlanta MBF Master Class for Charity, and more [...]

Dear YogaFit Enthusiasts— Thank you for helping make YogaFit the [...]

Beth Shaw reflects on how far YogaFit has come and how grateful she is for those [...]

MOCHA SMOOTHIE I love this smoothie because it tastes great and is low [...]

It’s important to understand why flexibility and mobility are not one and the [...]

Although Forward Fold is the “go-to” pose for tight hammies, consider [...]

HEADS UP Everyone! Classes at this popular MBF conference are filling up fast so [...]

This no-cook summer salad of avocado and tomato is the perfect way to indulge your [...]

YogaFit’s July MBF in Scottsdale, Arizona, was extra special this year. [...]

A shooting in a field near her home put the powers of yoga to the test for this [...]

Using a yoga core ball with yoga postures challenges the body’s stability, [...]

Taking the time to break down Half Series will help you guide your students safely [...]

Find out how proper breath control can enhance endurance and strength, whether [...]

Kick your energy into high gear with this peanut butter/banana smoothie (with a [...]

Charity Master Class; YogaFit for Athletes in Atlanta; and more [...]

Yoga has helped Rebecca cope on the difficult and uncertain days that always follow [...]

YogaFit was the beginning of a long journey that led Viana from a life torn by [...]

Leigh from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada,writes a Love Letter to YogaFit [...]

Three YogaFit teachers explain how YogaFit has changed their lives and, in doing so, [...]

Master Trainer Renee Harrington demystifies what “the core” is, why [...]

With a smart cueing and a well-placed prop, we can deconstruct this angular pose in [...]

Why cook when the temperatures rise? Create this scrumptious vegetarian salad for a [...]

Join Beth Shaw for a wonderful summer retreat; congratulate our May YF grads; and [...]

The multi-directional movement in this yoga sequence offers a distinct way for [...]

By introducing three body locks into simple poses, we encourage our students to move [...]

I If this pose seems challenging, that’s because it IS! Here’s how we [...]

The YogaFit for Warriors team headed to Sembach, Germany in March, where they [...]

Congratulations are in order; YogaFit Canada goes Down Under; plans firm up to head [...]

Yoga helped this young man lop off his “locs,” see himself differently, [...]

Visualize the Mediterranean in full view as you sit on your deck and dine on this [...]

By incorporating conscious breathing into asana practice, you can help your students [...]

Exploring poses that stretch our range of motion and challenge our strength can be [...]

We are beyond excited to welcome Carli Shipley, our new Social Media and Community [...]

Japan’s premiere health club chain reached out to YogaFit recently and invited [...]

Congrats are in order; Alaska beckons; and other cool stuff [...]

This tasty salad contains plenty of antioxidants to support the immune system and [...]

Four common misconceptions about twists, and teaching cues to help students practice [...]

A big hit at MBF/Chicago, YogaFit for Athletes left participants clamoring for more. [...]

Combining pranayama with conscious movements, you can take someone from an anxious [...]

YogaFit training gave this teacher the confidence she needed to heal from a toxic [...]

A transformative week of yoga awaits you in this semi-remote forest along dramatic [...]

Learn how to teach this nine-pose partner sequence in a way that fosters balance, [...]

This combo of ginger, lemon, and honey restores pH balance, removes toxins from [...]

Transitioning from winter into spring can be challenging, especially for [...]

This former sheriff and Homeland Security officer found an unusual way to heal from [...]

Some students can’t get enough of this deep hamstring stretch; others want to [...]

YogaFit is seeking a full time Social Media and Community Manager to oversee our [...]

Learnthe surprising ways yoga can help us find relief from chronic stress and even [...]

Get the latest news from the YogaFit team—changes to the MBF schedule; Level [...]

Becoming a YogaFit teacher has helped Holly Thompson let go of her insecurities and [...]

How can we cue this challenging pose to make it more accessible for our [...]

Explore this intense forward fold by changing how it works against gravity and turn [...]

Mindful food choices—like a big bowl of comforting chili—bring a sense [...]

While we can’t turn back the clock to our younger selves, we can choose foods [...]

YogaFit’s newest workshop helps us give kids what they need to feel better [...]

We’re looking for a few studios and fitness centers to host YogaFit [...]

This simple pose, done for 30 seconds at the wall, can help heal your students' [...]

A spontaneous gift from two YogaFit trainees enabled this mom to share yoga with her [...]

We don’t really appreciate how much work we ask our shoulders to do until we [...]

If you plan to teach Full Splits, you may not want to announce that at the beginning [...]

A hot bowl of soup and a healthy veggie salad are just the ticket to nurture your [...]

What Doreen Holmes, who is legally blind, experienced in her Level One workshop took [...]

With a little help from two natural energy-fuelers—spice and [...]

Here are three delicious and healthy ways to boost your metabolism. [...]

After years of covering conflict and war zones in the Middle East, reporter Courtney [...]

Master Trainer Katie Schuver, who teaches YogaFit for Balancing Moods , offers some [...]

Kelly Gardner, a licensed professional counselor, YogaFit Master Trainer, and [...]

Yes, an apple a day is a great idea, but that's not the only thing that'll [...]

SkilaRamirez offers some unusual ways in which to use props to help students engage [...]

PROPS: WHO NEEDS THEM AND WHY USE THEM? (adapted from Yoga At Home: [...]

We needed something to shore up our immune system when our busy teaching schedule [...]

The first time Kristen Queen, a professor at Texas Christian University School of [...]

Those of us who live and breathe all things yoga love reading studies or hearing [...]

Garlic is an immunity strengthener/saver. It has been called a natural antibiotic [...]

As most of us know, what we put on our skin is as important for our overall health [...]

Step-by-step instructions for each pose can be found in The YogaFit Athlete , by [...]

YogaFit’s own Renee Harrington is one of the top amateur athletes in the [...]

Let us know how you’ve made a difference in other people’s lives through [...]

Ready to spice up your yoga classes with some arm balances but not quite sure how to [...]

As many of you have already discovered, some of our trainings have undergone a name [...]

Kitcharee is a stew typically made from mung beans and brown or basmati rice. I use [...]

A perfect way to cleanse the system to support deep tissues. What [...]

As we approach the Autumn Equinox, the days get shorter, the fiery heat of the [...]

“Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson [...]

Wrist pain or discomfort is one of the most common complaints we hear from our [...]

The lazy, hazy days of Summer are upon us, and it’s pretty safe to say that [...]

“I came to my mat to feel better physically, but the healing powers of yoga [...]

Chair Yoga is a highly adaptive class that allows anyone to reap the benefits of [...]

YogaFit’s Master Trainer, Kristy Manuel, answers our questions about [...]

Grapefruit is high in enzymes that burn fats, has a high water content and increases [...]

Sharing the stories of our amazing alumni is truly an honor. Thank you Nancy from [...]

"Being with that many like-minded people, the energy was amazing." [...]

When I'm asked aboutlast year's Warriors Mind Body Fitness Conference in [...]

They say a picture is worth a 1000 words so this blog is saying A LOT!We hope you [...]

There’s an old Zen saying that says, “You should sit in meditation for [...]

Matcha is a form of green tea that is packed full with antioxidants, almost 137 [...]

Four people, four perspectives. We wanted to go beyond the flight details, the [...]

Like the first day at a new school, going into your first Level 1 at YogaFit might [...]

(Originally Published: canfitpro magazine Sept/Oct 2015 issue) What is this [...]

On May 9th,I was invited to speak at the Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington DC [...]

We're so happy to share with you some of the awesome feedback we've received [...]

Nothing is more relaxing than a plate of warm pasta! Swap out the gluten pasta for [...]

Recently I listened to a great podcast titled "Resiliency Trumps [...]

Did you catch Beth on Good Morning Columbus? If you missed it, don't worry, you [...]

In one artichoke, we reap lean benefits from its diuretic properties, along with its [...]

"I came to yoga for my back, but stayed with it for what it did for my mind and [...]

Are you getting ready for summer and finding that you need to jumpstart your [...]

June is only a few months away (and you know how time flies!) so we thought we'd [...]

Our Mission: Sharingthe stories of our amazing YogaFit® Alumni with the world. [...]

"Making our eyes a bridge into ourselves, into our hearts." In [...]

There’s a checklist of things to do when starting your path as a professional [...]

Salmon is jam-packed with omega-3s and protein, which are key to fortifying your [...]

Kathryn Herbert, YogaFit®'s Master Trainer of Ayurveda breaks down some [...]

THE BEGINNING Inspiration can come in many ways. Sometimes adversity in life [...]

"It is very fitting that our Warrior training which helps to heal the wounds [...]

Dear all past, present and future YogaFit® Trainees, Yoga Alliance has [...]

I recently had one of my doctors who is a prominent Beverly Hills surgeon and avid [...]

This is my favorite salad! It gives us the healthy fats our body desires, along with [...]

​ When you think of YogaFit®, what do you think of first? You [...]

YogaFit® for Warriors Is Powerful Healing Medicine by Anne We want to say a [...]

We're so excited to welcome Dr. Jim Molloy, our Adjunct Trainer who will be [...]

I love reading letters from our YogaFit® Family who are helping change lives [...]

I found Puruim by accident one day when I went into my personal training studio [...]

​The first time I experienced ​E​ssential oils was at a YogaFit® Mind [...]

We are so proud of our YogaFit® family, we started this SPOTLIGHT SERIES so you [...]

We are all so excited to roll out our Buy One, Give One initiative this year as a [...]

Eggs, as we know, are a perfect start to any day.They contain a ton of protein, [...]

Hearing your incredible feedback and results is what keeps us going. Charlotte wrote [...]

Greetings YogaFit Alumni &Enthusiasts, I am really looking forward to [...]

We are always so grateful to hear from our YogaFit® family. It is [...]

​​We are so proud of our YogaFit® family, we started this SPOTLIGHT SERIES [...]

​As the year winds down, the YogaFit® team would like to share some of the [...]

​​ Hearing your feedback keeps us going. Amanda speaks to us about her [...]

Coconuts are full of iron, which helps our body avoid fatigue. Mixed with the carbs [...]

​​We are so proud of our YogaFit family, we started this SPOTLIGHT SERIES so you [...]

​ ​ ​A United States Air Force veteran tells us in her own words, [...]

​ ​Our special thank you to our veterans and their families. [...]

Letters like this is why we do what we do. Della’s beautiful story is one of [...]

Using healthy oils in dishes like this will reduce inflammation caued by stress and, [...]

​We are so proud of our Yogafit family, we started this SPOTLIGHT SERIES so you [...]

Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between giving back, gratitude [...]

We have discussed how to create space in so many ways … in our environment [...]

“60 days ago, I teamed up with Kathryn Herbert for the Transformation of [...]

Like many of you, I struggled with weight maintenance in the past. I had to make a [...]

This morning, I had the privilege of linking up with mindbody fitness expert Beth [...]

What is Ayurveda? The direct Sanskrit translation is “ayu” [...]

Pick and choose any sequence to burn calories! Do a 5 min run on in between sets for [...]

Hiring the right yoga instructor can make the difference between a good yoga program [...]

At YogaFit, we value the power of karma and volunteer service in the community. The [...]

While hiking & backpacking are among the best forms of cardio vascular [...]

The practice of yoga combines combines physical exercise postures , stretching, deep [...]

Check out this week’s top 5 hottest stories in yoga and wellness news! [...]

When you’re trying to get in better shape, lose weight, or get more closely in [...]

Yoga has exploded in the last decade with almost 20 million people practicing and [...]

The United States and other countries are grappling with consequences of extended [...]

If you’re a runner and think you can’t do yoga because you’re just [...]

Happy St. Patty’s, everyone! In honor of this shamrock-centric holiday, [...]

“If you don’t know where you’re going, you will never get [...]

“Only when we clean the window do we really get to see inside and out.” [...]

“Only when we clean the window do we really get to see inside and out”. [...]

Our theme this month is “Aparigraha” or Letting Go. A few of our YogaFit [...]

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day by loving yourself! Not only is this week [...]

"You only lose what you cling to." Buddha [...]

Restorative Yoga is focused around the “ahhh” experience in yoga; the [...]

We are thrilled to be launching the first of many Mind Body Fitness conferences [...]

Beth Shaw’s newest book YogaLean is the topic of discussion in Health Fitness [...]

How’s this for starting 2015 off on the right track? We held our very first [...]

It's the New Year and for many of us, we're trying to keep up our New [...]

For my YogaLean Lifestyle, I use essential oils as a natural aid for weight loss and [...]

Restorative Pose Of The Month, January 2015- Ustrasana, Camel Pose by Skila [...]

It has been one month since I began my trauma sensitive yoga classes called [...]

Club Business International just recently featured Beth Shaw's newest book, [...]

Restorative Pose of the Month: Savasana, swaddled leg variation by Skila [...]

Restorative Pose of the month for Gratitude: Supta Trikonasana (Supine Triangle) [...]

I had the enormous honor and privilege to lead the Warriors 2-day workshop at Ft [...]

Stephanie Jesteadt is the proud owner of The Nest Yoga + Fitness Studio in [...]

Restorative Pose of the Month: Savasana by Skila Ramirez, Author of YogaFit [...]

The grey eggs are slightly denser than the purple, this allows for better support in [...]

Restorative Pose of the month for Peace: Bent knee, Side Lying Pose by Skila [...]

A message from Shaye Molendyke about the Warriors Program I had the honor and [...]

YogaFit Partner of the Month: JoAnna Byng JoAnna Byng is a [...]

Live your yoga 24/7 and contribute to a sense of community as you relax into a [...]

Hero's pose By Skila Ramirez, Author of YogaFit Restorative Set Up: [...]

by Shaye Molendyke, Author and Trainer of YogaFit For Warriors YogaFit is [...]

By Lisa Greenbaum, Director of YogaFit Canada, International Presenter,and Senior [...]

Jodi Milner - Seriously Fun Fitness YogaFit Partner Of The Month - June 2014 [...]

Supine Bound Angle pose or Reclining Butterfly Pose By Skila Ramirez, Author of [...]

Ten of us are LIVING OUR YOGA this week in Juneau, Alaska at YogaFit's Alaska [...]

by Lisa Greenbaum, Director of YogaFit Canada, Senior Master Trainer and [...]

YogaFit for Warriors and YogaFit for Healing Emotional and Physical Trauma [...]

YogaFit is proud to announce its partnership with Lift Brands, parent company to [...]

Mary Comfort, E-RYT200, is YogaFit’s featured Partner this month. Mary, also [...]

By Kristy Manuel, MS, ERYT-500 Our yoga practice brings us that opportunity [...]

“If you nurture your mind, body, and spirit, your time will expand. You will [...]

Child's pose (Balasana) Set Up: placing a single block at desired [...]

I have been unable to take any classes in recent years due toour current assignment [...]

By Lisa Greenbaum Director of YogaFit Canada, Senior Master Trainer If [...]

Dear Beth, My name is Anne Lueck. I'm a recent Level 1 and Alexandria MBF [...]

Restorative Pose: Makarasana: Crocodile [...]

YogaFit Yoga Therapy Online Courses are now available! By Heidi Dix, YogaFit Yoga [...]

YogaFit for Warriors Program -A Powerful Healing Practice Shaye Molendyke, Lt [...]

Click here to download the latest information for our YogaFit Mind Body Fitness [...]

Attend YogaFit's Mind Body Fitness Conference in beautiful Hawaii! [...]

Hi Beth, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for [...]

A week of yoga intensive in Alaska is kinda like summer camp when you were a kid. [...]

YogaFit and Indo Board are teaming up for this year'sIHRSA Trade Show in San [...]

Revolved Triangle with the YogaFit Eggs by Lisa Greenbaum Director of [...]

The entire YogaFit® staff is looking forward to welcoming you to the Mind Body [...]

Calling all Warriors 100 Hour Program Graduates! If you would like your name [...]

Supta Parivrtta Trikonasana (Supine Revolved Triangle) Pose description: [...]

Lisa Scoffield, owner of Natural Image Health and Wellness studio in Hayden, Idaho [...]

Mighty Body Band® "It's like TRX for Yoga, I love suspension [...]

By Heidi Dix, YogaFit Yoga Therapy Program Director The 1000 hour YogaFit Yoga [...]

By Skila Ramirez,Author of YogaFit’s Restorative Program and YogaFit Senior [...]

By Shaye Molendyke, Director of YogaFit For Warriors Program I am proud [...]

Going to the YogaFit Intensive in Juneau, Alaska was such a memorable experience for [...]

By Amanda Frame Author of YogaFit for the Heart and Master Trainer In January [...]

For over 15 years I have maintained a regular yoga practice in my busy life. [...]

YogaFi t,theworld’slargestyogaschoolandleadinginnovatorinthefitnessindustry, [...]

It is easy to get caught up in our daily activities- jobs, home life, [...]

An easy guide to how to improve your skin through Yoga!

How to eat better to help jumpstart your Metabolism naturally!

The Key To Safe Yoga In The Gym

Being felxable allows you to go with the flow instead of fighting the current.

For thousands of years yoga has been used to calm and relax the mind and body. As it [...]

I am a Marine Corps veteran and was a police officer for a major municipality for [...]

2. Try a different warm-up. Try a few Yogafit warm-up poses prior to going out for [...]

I travel constantly, often times hitting multiple cities back to back. Packing is [...]

Beth’s Immunity Soup 4-6 cups of Vegetable or Chicken Broth [...]

Let’s face it … the holidays can be stressful! Between preparing meals [...]

Hours of walking and munching on candy can really do a number on trick-or-treaters, [...]

Much of our daily life is spent living in our heads, focused on what we are [...]

For hundreds of years yoga has been valued for its healing qualities; [...]

When we travel, it's easy to fall for fast food, and unhealthy options based [...]

Karma yoga is the process of achieving perfection in action. Karma yoga is an [...]

There are some great ways to cool down after a long walk or job. You can use several [...]

YogaFit, the worlds largest yoga school, and leading innovator in the Fitness [...]

Many activities like running, bicycling and indoor stationary cycling are among the [...]

Yoga , the 6,000-year-old secret to health and vitality is not so secret any more. [...]

Much of our daily life is spent living in our heads, focused on what we are [...]

The practice of yoga, and balanced, healthy eating share many common principles, [...]

Grow the Peanut; Shrink the Jelly Beans – YogaFit for the Brain By [...]

Yoga Therapy is a rewarding new career field allowing individuals to combine their [...]

If you’re a regular outdoor exerciser, especially in the coldest months of the [...]

What is core strength ? The core muscles include the muscles forming around [...]

YOGA FOR WEIGHT LIFTERS Using yoga to flush out excess lactic acid will [...]

The Top 5 Health Benefits Of Yoga Bored of the same old fitness routine? [...]

And I have come to realize that the greatest pain can transcend into the most [...]

Interview Questions : How did you get started practicing Yoga? and When? [...]

As much as I don't like to admit it - it got me. Snuck up on me alhough I should [...]

Yoga is more popular than ever. Why? Yoga provides a total body workout that [...]

It has often been said that you should do one thing a day that scares you ... Many [...]

As many of you already know, the YogaFit method is all about safety and integration. [...]

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we here at YogaFit encourage openness in both [...]

As the owner of the world’s most successful yoga teacher training program, [...]

Since blending yoga and fitness is what we do best, all of us here at YogaFit [...]

As some of you might already know, YogaFit is more than just a teacher training [...]

The benefits of yoga, or any physical exercise for that matter, are widely known [...]

It is a widely accepted notion that the steady practice of yoga can help to ease the [...]

Feeling relaxed and at peace is one of the most important components to maintaining [...]

I know I am on this planet to help, to heal, and to create positive change. [...]