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I 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…
Read MoreStanding Head to Knee Pose: Is it a Lifetime Journey?
Dandayamana-Janushirasana: Standing head to knee pose “…lock the knee, lock the knee, lock the knee…” When you hear that pose named, how does it make you feel? In my own yoga journey, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Standing Head to Knee Pose. Standing Head to Knee Pose from the Beginning The first time I…
Read MorePranayama: How Breath Control Changes Your Mind and Body
Pranayama. This is how we begin each 26 & 2 Hot Yoga class. Prana: life force + Yama: control. We start by bringing conscious control to our life force with the breath. During pranayama, we take the time to connect our minds to our bodies and bring stability to our practice. When your prana or…
Read MoreVO2 Max, a Longer Life, and Hot Yoga – What’s the Correlation?
Can VO2 max predict a longer life? Everyone wants to live longer, look younger, and feel better. We’ve been searching for the elixir of life since before de Leon’s expedition for the fountain of youth. If the medieval alchemists ever succeeded, we’ve since lost the knowledge. However, science has helped us discover we have the…
Read MoreMint Aromatherapy: Boost Your Mood and Improve Your Yoga Practice
Are you a fan of reducing stress and feeling calmer on a daily basis? One way to do that is through aromatherapy. Combine that with some yoga, and you’ll sure to be feeling really zen throughout your entire day and into the night. This guide will walk you through mint aromatherapy benefits. Keep reading to…
Read MoreTop 7 Benefits of Practicing Pilates
If you like fun and fast ways to get and stay fit, we’ve got a power-packed treat for you. Our pilates classes fit almost any lifestyle. AND the best part – we keep them fun, fast-paced, and calorie-burning. Whether you’re a parent, workaholic or simply someone who doesn’t move their body as much as you’d…
Read More5 Reasons You Need a Yoga Posture Clinic
A yoga posture clinic? Who needs that? In our current electronic society, it’s rare for someone to intuitively understand and practice proper posture and body alignment. We’re constantly hunched over desks. Sitting all day. Looking down at our mobile devices. All of theses activities can lead to poor posture and poor alignment. In many cases,…
Read MoreWhy We Believe in Setting Intentions Before Yoga and Pilates
Aside from helping you improve flexibility, relieve pain, and have a healthier heart, yoga has amazing benefits for your mental and psychological wellbeing. In fact, yoga practice can lead to a decrease in anxiety and depression after just a few months. However, setting intentions when practicing yoga is one of the most important things you can…
Read More7 Reasons Arriving Early to Hot Yoga Class Benefits You
Everyone knows the early bird gets the worm. But that doesn’t necessarily apply to hot yoga class. And here’s why. The concept of the early bird getting the worm makes it seem like there’s only one worm. Like there’s a supply issue with a resource you need. So, you have to arrive early. And that…
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