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Standing Bow Pose: The Art of Elegance
As elegant looking as a prima ballerina or primo ballerino, the Standing Bow Pose can be breathtaking when performed correctly. Also known as Dandayamana-Dhanurasana, this popular yoga posture, a favorite among many, requires great balance, flexibility, and strength. Essentially a standing backbend, this Bikram posture has several benefits for the body and mind. Even if…
Read MorePractice Gratitude for Better Physical and Mental Health
Practice gratitude the better way. When the pandemic hit, the yoga industry had a tough time keeping the lights (and in our case, the heat) on. We never started this business to make a ton of money. Our goal has always been to provide an inviting community where like-minded yogis could gather to experience the…
Read MoreEagle Pose: Bringing More Balance to Your Body
Fly like an eagle, or at least stand like one! Whether you think Steve Miller Band or Seal sang it better, one thing is for sure, they weren’t talking about Bikram Yoga! The eagle pose, also known as Garudasana, is quite still, unlike the soar of our national bird. As a result, this pose takes…
Read MoreAwkward Pose: the Benefits of Warming up With Chair Pose
Hot yoga is about to get a little awkward! Remember the first time you attended yoga class and felt awkward because everyone was staring at you? Newbie jitters can be uncomfortable and feel a bit isolating at first, but chances are others were way too focused on themselves to notice your epic yoga moves anyways.…
Read MoreDoes Yoga Actually Reduce Frailty as you age?
Yoga reduces frailty, says researchers… When we were kids, we used to dream what we would be when we grew up. I don’t know about you, but once I reached my 30s and 40s, I figured I had grown up. I look ahead a year or maybe 5 in advance, and that’s about it. But what if…
Read MoreMastering the Half-Moon Pose
Ah, yes, the Ardha Chandrasana. You’re here because you want to get a grasp on the Half-Moon Pose. Thankfully, you needn’t tread any further. We’ll help walk you through all of the steps and ways to approach the Half-Moon Pose so you can get the most out of it! Do not feel discouraged if, at…
Read More5 Reasons to Attend a Community Class
Community class and trying new things… I remember doing all kinds of new things as a kid. Riding a bike. Roller skating. Crossing the monkey bars. And I loved it. As a kid, most things are new anyway. And before a certain age, everyone is new at it, so it doesn’t seem unusual to give…
Read More5 Reasons Yoga is the Perfect Last Minute Holiday Gift
Last minute holiday gift ideas are a must for the under-prepared, the busy, the procrastinators, and the less creative types. Let’s face it. Even the most prepared among us sometimes just miss a name on the list until we check it twice. I’m lookin’ at you, Santa. I remember the days when it was cool,…
Read MoreI Tried Yin Yoga for the First Time: Here’s What Happened
My first-timer Yin yoga experience… It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and I’m stressed to the max. I have “career girl” work as usual. Project deadlines that everyone wants delivered BEFORE the holidays. And on top of that, I’m determined to make real contributions to this year’s Thanksgiving meal. You know, the kind that don’t reek…
Read MoreKapalabhati Breathing Benefits: Hot Yoga Leaves you Ready to Conquer What’s Next
Hot yoga kapalabhati breathing can get you ready for the day. Breathing is all the rage these days. Everyone’s doing it. 😉 And what’s more, everyone’s talking about it. I feel myself getting a little out of breath just thinking about it. And because there are so many studies happening on breath work, I’ve started…
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