Yoga literally means “to join,” “to yoke together,” or “to unite.” Yoga is about the union of mind and body, the union of breath and movement, the union of individual consciousness and universal consciousness. That union is precisely why you feel better after class. When you make that connection, you’re able to get out of …
Ever had one of those days where you can’t wait to get into bed but once your head finally hits the pillow, you feel wide awake? This easy bedtime yoga sequence will help you let go of some of the stress and anxiety that’s keeping you awake and let you sleep more deeply. Modern society …
Have you ever walked into a room, and thought, “What was I thinking? I can’t do this!” or “There must be a mistake, I’m not qualified,” or even as simple as “What am I doing here?!?” You’re not alone! We’ve all experienced those moments of self-doubt and feelings of Imposter Syndrome! There are ways to …
Restorative Yoga helps relieve stress and combat the negative effects that stress and anxiety have on our bodies. A restorative yoga practice encourages us to relax, slow our breathing, and focus on the present movement. This shifts us out of fight-or-flight and into a parasympathetic response of rest and digest. Restorative Yoga is a deeply …
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 …
