
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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Fitness
Samantha Wilson | March 27, 2021Fuel 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 optimal.
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Yoga
Samantha Wilson | September 14, 201810 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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Yoga
Samantha Wilson | April 12, 2018Here 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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Yoga
Samantha Wilson | February 15, 201815 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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Wellness
Samantha Wilson | January 4, 2017Eight 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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Lifestyle
Samantha Wilson | May 19, 2016Beyonce 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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Lifestyle
Samantha Wilson | May 12, 20169 Tendencies Highly Successful People Have In Common
Success does not always come easy. Here are 9 common habits of highly successful people who enjoy a happy and accomplished life.
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Yoga
Samantha Wilson | April 29, 2015Have You Lost That Yoga Feeling? Here’s How to Fall Back in Love With Your Practice
If you’ve lost that yoga feeling, don’t fret! Here are four simple steps to reignite your practice and to fall in love with yoga again!
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Wellness
Samantha Wilson | April 13, 2015What 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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Yoga
Samantha Wilson | March 13, 2015How 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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Wellness
Samantha Wilson | January 12, 20153 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.