Are you one of those people that love fitness but feel Yoga is too gentle for you? So often I hear people say that Yoga isn’t much of a workout, or they prefer a workout that will make them sweat. Well maybe you should try Ashtanga Yoga. Ashtanga is a dynamic and strong practice linking breath to … Read more >>
Is arthritis getting in the way of your life? Living with chronic pain is never easy; and sore, swollen joints can transform even the simplest of tasks into harrowing labor. What if there was something you could do to help alleviate your arthritis pain and rediscover the enjoyment you once found in activities you have since … Read more >>
Being flexible is an often overlooked part of fitness. According to the Mayo Clinic, flexibility not only increases athletic performance but it decreases the chance of being injured. (1) So how can you gain more flexibility? Practicing yoga increases flexibility. There’s a reason why yogis are notoriously flexible. Regular yoga practice loosens tight muscles. With poses that … Read more >>
With yoga hitting the Western world by storm, have you ever wondered how this spiritual and ancient practice from India became such a popular fitness workout? Instagram is flooded with enthusiastic Yogis showing off their yoga moves, but to understand where the physical side of yoga fits in we need to start with Hatha. The background … Read more >>
Are you an athlete who needs to balance your active lifestyle? Are you wanting to get into yoga but worried you’re not skilled or fit enough? Are you someone wanting to experience meditation without having to sit uncomfortably still for long periods of time? Are you stressed to the max and desperate for a way to … Read more >>
Whether you’ve seen a friend check into a bikram studio on facebook, peeked through foggy windows to observe a class downtown, or just been watching the news lately, Bikram yoga is everywhere. But what exactly is it?What is Bikram?Bikram yoga is a style of yoga which consists of 26 postures, typically done in a very … Read more >>
Are you interested in giving yoga a try but afraid of not being able to do the poses correctly? Do you want to quiet your mind? Perhaps you are trying to build strength after an injury. Have no fear, Iyengar yoga is here. This cautious, gentle form of yoga can help you get started down a lifelong … Read more >>
From white turbans, to chanting and eccentric celebrity endorsements, you may be surprised to learn that Kundalini Yoga is not as “far out” as it appears at first glance. Perceived as an exclusive club, or an ultra-spiritual practice reserved for die-hard yogis, this style of yoga is often passed up by the average yoga student. In … Read more >>
Do you ever wish your life could just slow down a little?Everything is super fast paced nowadays and we are expected to keep up. In Taoist teachings this would be described as being in a yang state, and with everything in life we need balance. This is where yin comes in.What is Yin YogaYin yoga is … Read more >>
The word “chakra” is thrown around quite a bit and used to poke fun at people who are having a bad day or they’re in a perpetual state of grumpiness. “You need to align your chakras!”, people will jest. Sounds easy, right? But who am I kidding? How many people actually know what a chakra is? Why … Read more >>