Who doesn’t want a nice flat, strong tummy, or core, or abdomen…whatever they’re calling it these days. We all want to look and feel good BUT there’s a lot more to having a strong core than just looking good. Let’s take a look at the benefits of abdominal strength and some yoga poses to get … Continue reading Yoga For Abdominal Strength (A.K.A. Core)
Category: Yoga
I’m Not Flexible Enough!
ME: Hi THEM: Hi, what do you do for a living? ME: I’m a yoga teacher THEM: Oh God, I would die if I did yoga! I’m just not flexible enough. Hmmmm… 9 times out of 10 this is the response I get when I talk to someone about yoga. Rarely do I hear that … Continue reading I’m Not Flexible Enough!
Twist To Detox Your Life
Detoxing has become all the rage! People doing all different kinds of cleanses, colonics, cryogenics, detoxifying diets and foods, and the list goes on and on. To each it’s own. I truly believe we should all be doing whatever works for us, but some of these things are not available to the masses. So what … Continue reading Twist To Detox Your Life
What Happens When We Meditate?
It has been said that we have anywhere from 50,000-70,000 thoughts per day and it could even be more. That’s insane! Our brain is beautiful, magical, wonderful, powerful, and its also…a liar! Think of all the silly things you think about during the day. “I’m fat, I’m stupid, I’m not good enough. I’ll never get … Continue reading What Happens When We Meditate?
What Happens When We Go Upside Down?
Inversions! I remember being terrified that at any moment during a class my teacher would say, “Okay everybody we’re going to practice inversions now.” Anxiety, fear, insecurity; all those feelings yoga is supposed to help you navigate away from all presented themselves, literally all at the same time. Then I learned a little more about … Continue reading What Happens When We Go Upside Down?
The Importance Of Restorative Yoga
It’s official, we’re highly stimulated at all times. Our personal lives are busy, our professional lives are busy, the world around us is busy at all times. There seems to be very little time to retreat and refresh. Even when we’re home “relaxing” we’re stimulated, either by the television or social media, etc. There has never … Continue reading The Importance Of Restorative Yoga
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