Yoga

Happy holidays yogis! December is a great time to reflect on our yoga journey from the previous year and start forming our intent for the new year.  Give yourself grace and understanding. Practicing while injured this year has given me the opportunity to experiment with poses and flows and look at alternatives for some. Looking…

Hey Yogis! Following my previous post, here’s a quick rundown on balancing poses – why do them? How to do them? How often should we do them? Here’s an intro list of a few balancing and standing poses. Why should we do balance poses? While they engage a variety of muscle groups in the legs…

Hey Yogis! It’s November and I’m still recovering from surgery. Since I’m still sidelined from some of the yoga flows (no down dogs yet), I have been focusing more on standing and balancing poses. Here’s a quick rundown of information on standing poses: Why should we do standing poses? Standing poses engage multiple muscle groups…

What is Pranayama?The art of Pranayama goes beyond the simple awareness of breathing, and uses specific rhythms and techniques to bring mental, emotional, and physical benefits during yoga. What are the benefits of Guided Pranayama? What do I need to know about deep breathing?Deep breathing or yogic breathing is the voluntary regulation of breath by…

In recognition of National Yoga Awareness Month, I will be doing 4-6 Sun Salutations every day this month! Who’s in with me for a challenge? As you may know, I’m dealing with severe carpal tunnel issues at the moment, anything that flexes or rotates my wrist is off limits. So, I will be doing some…

Started in 2008, by the NIH (National Institutes of Health) and its departments the NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) and ORS (Office of Research Services), the aim of this month is to raise awareness of the benefits of yoga – such as mental & physical well-being, stress reduction, and increased energy. A…