There are a few tips and tricks in the yoga world that very few people talk about, but it can make your yoga journey so much more enjoyable (and maybe one of these things is the tipping point to liking and disliking yoga). Get A Good Yoga Mat Yes, it's an investment. A good mat should last several years, so a wise investment. Look for a mat that isn't just thick, but also dense. A mat that is too "squishy" or soft can make you work harder and put strain on your joints. A good

The Science Behind Our Approach to Yoga, Strength, and Functional Movement If you've ever searched for yoga classes, you've probably noticed that hot yoga is everywhere. Many studios promote heated rooms as a way to burn more calories, sweat out toxins, increase flexibility, or create a more intense workout experience. At Heart & Grit, we take a different approach. We don't teach hot yoga, not because we're against challenging workouts, but because our mission is to help peop

Let's talk about Real Strength Over Fancy Poses and Why Functional Yoga Matters More Than Ever! Too many people think yoga is about becoming more flexible. Touch your toes. Do a handstand. Put your foot behind your head. And while those things may look impressive on social media, they have very little to do with what most people actually need from movement. Because real life doesn’t care if you can stand on your head. Real life cares if you can: Get up off the floor without p

Hard Truth - If you’ve been waiting to “find” time to start yoga, there’s a good chance it’s never going to happen. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you don’t care about your health. And not because you aren’t capable of building a consistent routine. It’s because time is not something we find. Time is something we choose. Every day, our calendars fill up with work, errands, family responsibilities, obligations, stress, distractions, and routines we’ve repeated for years.