What is mindfulness? You’ve probably heard about it over the past few years but what does “mindfulness” and living in the present moment really mean? Mindfulness is all about paying attention and being present. The Mayo Clinic has a great explanation. Mindfulness is when “you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and …
Yoga Props Can Help You Feel Better! Now that we’ve realized that Yoga at Home is something we’ve grown to love regardless of if studios are open or closed, you might be wondering how you can create that in-studio feeling at home. Luckily, creating your own home studio space can be relatively easy and when …
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, …
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 …
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 …
I roll out my yoga mat every day because I like the ritual of it. It makes it special. This simple yoga mat ritual makes my practice a little more sacred. I don’t leave my yoga mat out. I know a lot of people who do and love it. The most common reason I hear …
A new year usually brings new year’s resolutions. And without proper planning, new year’s resolutions often bring about disappointment. This year let’s not set ourselves up for disappointment. Instead of thinking about a “new year, a new you,” this year let’s focus on a new year and a new outlook. How can you change your …
