As a yoga teacher, I believe that their are aspects of the yoga practice that can set you up for a relaxed holiday season including: physical practice, breath work, mindfulness, & mindset.
From cherishing moments spent with loved ones to enjoying comforting holiday treats, the practice of gratitude allows us to appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Gratitude can improve our mental health, sleep quality, and self esteem.
How to Use Yoga to Relieve and Prevent Low Back Pain
Many people start their yoga journey seeking relief from lower back pain, but “there is not a one size fits all approach for everybody” according to Jason Crandell
Although yoga is most commonly thought of as a physical practice, yoga is an entire system that includes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and philosophical principles, called The Eight Limbs of Yoga created by the famous sage, Patanjali.
I was recently certified in Reiki level 1, self healing and Reiki level 2, the ability to heal others. I had experienced Reiki healing from Reiki Master, Amy Kaufman , and I was curios about the process. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning and wanted to know “I Reiki Real? The whole experience was so amazing, I wanted to share it with all of YOU!
There are a lot of mixed emotions and a true lack of understanding about our core muscles Students often associate our core with belly fat and ask if we can work our core to lose weight. This is not how weight loss works. Sustained weight loss is not just PHYSICAL. It works best with a mind-body approach that addresses nutrition, exercise, mindset, and a behavior change plan.
More and more students are coming to class with limited mobility in their shoulders The shoulders are needed in so many of our everyday tasks, but they are often weak and unstable. To keep the shoulders in good shape, it’s important to create strength and stability in that area without putting too much stress on the vulnerable joint.
