
Samantha holds a journalism degree and enjoys sharing her love of a healthy and active lifestyle. She found her way into yoga after a devastating foot and knee injury and has never looked back. She is a recent transplant from Chicago to Charlotte and loves exploring her new city and getting involved in its yoga and running scene.
All posts by Samantha Wilson
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Samantha Wilson | March 27, 2019
Fuel Your Workout With These 20 Healthy Pre- and Post-Workout Snack Ideas
Looking for healthy snack ideas? Here are 20 healthy pre-workout snacks and post-workout snack ideas to keep you fueled and performing your best.
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Samantha Wilson | September 14, 2018
10 Lessons You Can Learn From Savasana
Savasana, aka Corpse Pose, is one of the most important parts of your yoga practice. Here are 10 lessons you can learn from this powerfully relaxing pose.
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Samantha Wilson | April 12, 2018
Here Are 5 Benefits of Yoga For Runners
Yoga for runners is a great way to decrease your risk of injury, increase your flexibility, and improve your ability to stay present longer. Read more here.
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Samantha Wilson | February 15, 2018
15 Signs You’re Obsessed With Yoga
If you'd rather unwind with a down dog than a glass of wine, you may be obsessed with yoga. Here are 15 ways to know if you're obsessed.
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Samantha Wilson | January 4, 2017
Eight Ways (That Aren’t Exercise) to Burn Belly Fat
Yes, belly fat may be a bummer in your favorite swim suit, but it is also one of the most dangerous types of body fat. Here are 8 ways to trim belly fat beyond the gym:
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Samantha Wilson | July 6, 2016
18 YouTube Channels We Recommend for Free Yoga Videos
For days that you don’t have the time or funds to make it to your local yoga studio,...
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Samantha Wilson | May 19, 2016
Beyonce Releases New Activewear Line
Beyoncé chose to name the brand “Ivy Park” because “a park is our commonality.” She said, “I think we all have that place we go to when we need to fight through something, set our goals and accomplish them.” And fitness - that is all about goals.
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Samantha Wilson | May 12, 2016
10 Tendencies Highly Successful People Have In Common
While there may not be an exact science for achieving success, if you get down to the basics, you’ll find that the majority of successful people all have several tendencies in common.
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Samantha Wilson | April 29, 2015
Have You Lost That Yoga Feeling? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love With Your Practice
If you’ve lost that yoga feeling and want to get yourself back on the mat, try these simple steps:
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Samantha Wilson | April 13, 2015
What to Eat and Drink Before and After Yoga
What to Eat and Drink Before and After Yoga If you want to succeed in your yoga practice, you need to fuel your body with the proper nutrients. Yoga will give you overall body strength, but without protein, your muscles will not develop and you will feel weak throughout your practice and daily life. To get the most of your practice and feel strong and healthy, follow these “Do’s and Don’ts” on what to eat and drink before and after yoga.
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Samantha Wilson | March 13, 2015
How to Prepare For Your First (or 100th) Hot Yoga Class
Because you sweat excessively in hot yoga, there are some things you need to do to prepare your body and mind. To make sure you feel and perform at your best during class, and recover quickly after, here are five things you should do before attending hot yoga:
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Samantha Wilson | January 12, 2015
3 Ways Yoga Can Help With Digestion
I came across an additional benefit to yoga: digestion. Here are a few ways that yoga aids in your digestive health.