Inversions can be scary. As human beings, it’s most natural to be standing on our own two feet, not upside down balancing on our hands, heads, forearms, fingertips, chins… (the list goes on). The word “inversion,” which refers to anytime the head is below the heart, provokes emotions that range from fear to excitement to…
The Cleansing Benefits of Massage
There is nothing quite like that post-massage bliss, but are there actual health benefits of massage? The answer is yes! Massage has been used for thousands of years by people living all over the world as a means of naturally treating both mental and physical body ailments. Massage therapy is defined as “the manual manipulation…
Yoga for Skiers: Do These Two Poses Now!
Yoga for skiers can be incredibly important for injury prevention and just staying generally balanced in your body. After a full of day skiing – whether you’re taking turns on ice, groomers, moguls, or powder – your body usually has something to say. Drinks at your favorite après bar and a hot tub session might…
Best Yoga Poses for Digestion
For a natural remedy for bloating and indigestion, try these top 4 best yoga poses for digestion. These poses will alleviate discomfort and support digestive functions! Best Yoga Poses for Digestion: Downward Facing Dog Did you know that downward dog is actually a beginner inversion? Inversions take pressure off of the gastrointestinal tract and relax…
3 Things I Learned from Teaching Yoga to Beginners
Teaching yoga to beginners is my absolute favorite form of teach. Beginners have three specific qualities that make them such great students: humility, fear, and discomfort. New students are humble in that they acknowledge that they know nothing, a trait many advanced students must relearn. Their fears are easy to support and help overcome. And…
The Benefits of Acro Yoga: Take Your Practice to New Heights!
AcroYoga combines acrobatics, yoga, and healing arts to create a dynamic partner practice. Life partners and yoga teachers, Catherine Zack and Sam Breschi, have been practicing yoga for more than 10 years, but they discovered AcroYoga a few years ago. They say AcroYoga has invited them to tap into new types of trust and expansion…
Stress Free Pregnancy: 5 Tips for a Mindful 9 Months
Wondering how to keep your pregnancy as stress free as possible? When you’re expecting a baby, you’re likely to feel a mix of excitement and nervousness in anticipation for the new addition to your family. Ahead, there will be so many baby books to read, gadgets and clothes to buy, a baby shower to get…
How to Do Downward Facing Dog
Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana in Sanskrit just may be the most well-known yoga pose and frequently practiced yoga pose. While in the tradition of yoga, Downward Facing Dog is considered to be a resting pose, don’t let that fool you! This pose requires strength, can tire out your shoulders, and can move…
Yoga for Self Love and Longevity
LONGEVITY IS TO BE REVERED, not feared. To live a long life is a privilege. I practice this yoga sequence for self love and longevity to cultivate my own awareness of my process. I hope that yoga helps you on your journey to self love, too. Self Love, Longevity & Mindfulness The phases of life…
Arm Balances Require this Secret for Stability
There are many contributing factors to stabilizing arm balances, such as your core and foundation. The following tips, however, focus on arm and shoulder placement as a way to avoid injury and improve strength all of your arm balances, from crow to handstand. Learning how to set the shoulders for arm balances begins with engaging…