What will your life look like five years from today? Of course, no one truly knows the answer to this question but if we don’t ask ourselves, it makes it harder to move in the direction of our dreams. A growth mindset moves us in the right direction. Tired of feeling like you’re not good …
How do you want your future to look? Really pause and give yourself time to think about that. Where do you see yourself one year from today? A lot can change in a year. Are you ready to create your future? Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone to make your dreams a …
It’s hard to be a human. Some days are easy, some are fun, and some are even exciting but other days, not so much. Life can be hard. We’ve all had those days when we want to pull the blankets over our heads and go back to sleep. Those are the days that a little …
It’s no secret that practicing yoga increases the flexibility in our bodies, but another great freedom yoga gives us is that can increase the flexibility of our minds as well. Just as yoga helps our bodies move easier and in new ways, it helps our minds look at situations in new ways too and this …
Did you know that yoga can increase back and shoulder mobility, range of motion, and flexibility? These two parts of our bodies are so interconnected that tightness in one can lead to pain or limited mobility in the other. Many of the movements we do in our daily lives cause us to bend forward such …
Tight hips and hamstrings are a common issue for many people. This happens for many reasons (running, cycling, and hiking just to name a few) but the most common reason for reduced flexibility in the hips and hamstrings is that we spend a lot of time sitting. Driving, commuting, working at a desk, watching tv, …
When people find out I’m a yoga teacher, what do you think the most common thing they say to me is? Over and over, I hear, “Oh, I wish I could do yoga but I’m not flexible enough.” The runner up is, “I can’t do that. I can’t even touch my toes.” I understand. Who …
Many people turn to yoga when feeling anxious or stressed out. Mindfully moving through the poses can quiet our mental chatter, relieve stress, and boost our overall mood. Yoga relieves stress. There are so many places stress can creep into our lives. There are big ones like a long-term project at work or school, navigating …
Use a Vision Board to Focus Your Dreams, Your Goals, and Your Future The term “Vision Board” has been floating around the health and wellness community for a while now so maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you’ve even made one before, or maybe you don’t understand the point. First things first, what is a …
Regularly practicing yoga helps us in many ways. Physically, it increases flexibility and improves posture, which can help us emotionally too. Yoga helps relieve stress and anxiety. A regular yoga practice helps improve focus and instills clarity of mind. All these benefits compound to give us a greater sense of empowerment, which naturally increases our …
