Take a “time-out” for yourself with this gentle and rejuvenating yoga class… I was feeling a little tired and lazy today, so we’re taking a quick break from our Chakra yoga series for a relaxing, grounding, and rejuvenating yoga class that’s perfect for a rainy day, a slow Sunday afternoon, or just anytime you’re feeling […]
Walking into a yoga class full of women can be intimidating. Here are a few tips for men starting yoga to get you over that initial hump! For some reason, yoga in the Western world is often associated with women, even though it is a practice with many benefits for those of every age and […]
Uplift and stretch yourself with Upward Salute Pose… Upward Salute Pose (Urdhva Hastasana) – also called Raised Hands Pose or Palm Tree Pose – is a great beginner-level pose for stretching your shoulder girdle, as well as the arms and front body. It is also thought to improve digestion and relieve anxiety and fatigue. This […]
Open your communication center and speak your truth with this throat chakra yoga sequence… This week’s Throat Chakra yoga practice focuses on your fifth chakra, or the Vishuddha Chakra. The throat chakra is related to communication and “speaking your truth.” If this chakra is blocked, you may have trouble communicating your thoughts, feelings, or desires. […]
When used regularly and under the supervision of a qualified trauma-informed instructor, yoga can be very beneficial for trauma survivors in a number of ways. Here’s why yoga is so beneficial for those dealing with trauma… While not a cure-all, yoga has been used by more and more doctors in recent years to help treat […]
This bound seated pose offers a great stretch for the spine and hamstrings. Learn more about Saint Marichya Pose below… Saint Marichya Pose (Maricyasana) – also known as Spinal Twist In Sitting Pose, or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi – is a unique intermediate-level seated bound pose. This pose provides a great stretch for […]
Heal past emotional wounds and expand your capacity to love with this heart-opening Heart Chakra Yoga practice! This week in our Chakra series, we’re focusing on the Heart Chakra. The fourth Chakra is known as the Heart Chakra or the Anahata Chakra. This one rules your emotions and your openness to new experiences and relationships. […]
Want to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness in your daily life? Here are a few tips… “Mindfulness” has become somewhat of a buzzword these days – even outside of yoga circles. Becoming more mindful is supposed to help us enjoy life more, or be more productive, or have better focus, or something like that… But […]
Play with balance, flexibility and strength in Balancing Bear Pose… Balancing Bear Pose (Merudandasana) – also known as Spinal Column Pose or Upward Seated Straddle Pose – is a fun and beneficial pose for kids and adults alike. This intermediate-level pose offers a great inner thigh stretch, increases flexibility in the hips and hamstrings, builds […]
Release negative thoughts, stress, and tension with this flowing Air Element yoga practice! In this flowing 20-minute yoga class, you will focus on the element of air, exploring the depth of each inhale and exhale as you move. This is the fourth class in the Earth Element series, so be sure to check out the […]
