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Yoga offers numerous -health benefits-, ranging from flexibility and weight loss to stress relief and improved energy. With thousands of yoga styles out there to choose from, how do you know which type is right for you? Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced yogi, it’s important to find a style that you enjoy practicing. But if you're new or have only ever tried one style, how can you know which...
June 22, 2023
For those of you who wake up in the morning feeling less than stellar, there are some simple techniques you can implement into your morning routine to give you an extra boost. These techniques are simple to do and best of all, they are free! Give the following three morning mood-boosting rituals a shot and transform your morning into a truly happy, soulful experience! - 1-) Practice Deep Breathing...
April 6, 2023
As a meditation teacher, by far the most common complaint I hear about meditation is “I can’t meditate, it’s just too hard.” - Many people come to the practice determined to find peace and joy but instead, all too often, meditation becomes a battleground, with each minute feeling like an hour to be struggled through. People feel bored, uncomfortable and often terrified to -sit alone with their own...
November 15, 2022
Essential oils are the pure essence of plants, extracted for their healing, cleansing and "magical" properties. The olfactory nerves in the brain work by transporting us, encouraging us or relaxing us through the power of scent. In order to benefit from all the rich aspects essential oils have to offer, it is important to look at each structural source as an individual and unique frame of reference....
February 10, 2022
The Yin-Yang symbol is based on an ancient Chinese philosophy that is over 10,000 years old. It represents dual forces that are polar opposites, yet complementary to each other. The circular representation shows life, depicting the cyclical nature of energy. It moves fluidly from yin to yang and back to yin again, continuing over and over - never reaching stagnation, and never reaching its absolute....
September 9, 2021
Whether you're brand new to working out or you're a seasoned athlete, we can all benefit from stretching. Adding just -5-10 minutes of it to a daily routine- can do incredible things for the body. Let’s take a look at 10 potential benefits. The Top 10 Benefits of Stretching - Stretching should play a key role in -every workout program. Here are the top 10 reasons that we all should take the time to...
October 15, 2020
Yoga and Pilates are both excellent workouts. Some of their combined benefits include improving core stability, gaining mental clarity, increasing flexibility, and building long, lean muscles. But which one is best for you? Here's how to choose. Yoga vs. Pilates: Similarities - Pilates is a specific exercise system that was created by a German anatomist in the early 1900s. Yoga, on the other hand,...
August 13, 2020
Is it too late to get flexible after 50? And what if you were never flexible? It seems that just about the time that we get more time and availability for things like exercise and flexibility training, arthritis starts to set in. Life is nothing if not ironic, right? But we went deep to find out if it's possible and if so, how to go about it now that we have some more time to do better by our bodies....
January 21, 2020
More seniors than ever before are embracing the deep breathing, gentle stretching, and soothing mindfulness of yoga. Yoga is a safe option for remaining active well into retirement, and a yoga class is a great way to make new friends and strengthen existing friendships. While some seniors worry that yoga or other exercise regimens might not be safe as they age, - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
December 27, 2019
An injury can disrupt an entire routine. You might feel inclined to forego working out while you’re healing, but that could do more harm than good as you lose ground. If you’re cleared for modified exercise, we have some great workout ideas to help keep you moving. There are many ideas that work especially well alongside most physical therapy regimens so e set out to collect them here. So read this...
December 2, 2019
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