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Sweat, dirt, germs and grime all make their way onto our yoga and exercise mats so it’s important to know how to get rid of that junk! Whether you’re doing hot or gentle yoga, taking a class at a studio or practicing at home, we recommend wiping down your yoga […]
Guest Article Written by Sheila Johnson There are tons of benefits to be gained through exercise and fitness. Practicing yoga, however, includes residual health benefits beyond stronger muscles. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, yoga can help relieve stress and manage anxiety. It can also help […]
I’ve always been a fitness junkie- a runner, rock climber, mountain biker, Cross Fitter…the more intense the exercise and experience the better. I mostly used these activities as a means of escape- from emotional or physical pain; I didn’t use them as means to understand or appreciate my body and […]
Are your emotions running your life? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or nothing at all? Emotions are simply energy in motion- they can be intense, but they are fluid and ever changing. Can you slow down long enough to notice the shift, the changes in your body before they become […]
The Short Answer is YES! You hear me say it all the time, SMALLER IS BETTER, or, I just have you HOLD a position, but why…well, small movements and powerful holds increase your heart rate, because you are asking your muscles to stabilize, which requires the heart to work hard. […]
Transcending Trauma in Yoga, Exercise and Fitness Classes What is Trauma In its simplest form, trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Trauma is a term used to describe a single or multiple distressing events, that may have long lasting and harmful effects on a person’s physical and/or emotional […]
How to Alleviate Wrist Pain in Yoga Postures and Weight Bearing Exercises Do you have wrist pain after yoga class or exercises where you are weight bearing in your hands? We live in the age of “tech neck,” “texting thumb,” “cell phone elbow” and other Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), also […]
What is it? Yin yoga is based on the Taoist concept of yin and yang, opposite and complementary principles in nature. Yin is the stable, unmoving, hidden aspect of things; yang is the changing, moving, revealing aspect. In the body, the relatively stiff connective tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia) are yin, […]
The Most Comprehensive Barre Fitness Teacher Training Program In The World Barre Fitness is one of the fastest growing and hottest trends in the fitness industry. Barre classes are choreographed to motivating music, and mix elements of Pilates, dance, yoga and functional training, to create a no-impact full body workout. […]
Especially if you are designing your own workouts to do at home or in the gym, it can be challenging to create workouts that are balanced and creative- Here’s a great little Bootcamp circuit, with more emphasis on cardiovascular conditioning for you to add into your routine! Our Bootcamp classes […]