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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 […]
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, […]