Whether you’ve got a serious yoga habit, or just picked it up once baby was on the way, adjusting your yoga practice for pregnancy is a must. With all of your body’s changes, and that little babe growing inside, you’ve got to be smart–and safe–every time you hit the mat. And while there are certainly…
Yoga Nidra: Dynamic Sleep for Deep Meditation
There is a lot of talk about meditation, the different meditation techniques, and the benefits of meditation in the media. However, we should be aware that simply doing a meditation exercise and actually being in a state of meditation are two different things. Yoga Nidra can help. Anyone who has ever tried meditation, guided or…
Empower and Free Your Mind with a 5 Minute Meditation
By Hannah Aylward Empower and Free Your Mind with a 5 Minute Meditation You need less time than you think to feel the benefits of meditation. 5 minutes a day, every day for one week, is all you need to start a meditation practice. Like so many of us, I struggled for years with an…
5 Health Benefits of Inversions in Yoga
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 Benefit of Massage
By Hannah Aylward There is nothing quite like that post-massage bliss, am I right? 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 of muscular structure and soft body…
An Intro to Ayurveda
By Hannah Aylward An Intro to Ayurveda by Hannah Aylward As yogis, we have heard a few Sanksrit terms, like namaste, chaturanga, and savasana. You may be familiar with the sacred texts of the Vedas, or “Books of Wisdom”, which are the ancient Sanskrit texts which yoga is based on. Enter: Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the…
Yoga Poses Every Skier Needs to Know
By: Michelle Delong 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 be your first moves (once your ski boots come off) but we’ve also got some…
Yoga Poses to Aid Digestion
By Megan McInturff ‘Tis the season of over-indulgence. Holiday parties are upon us, meaning big meals, libations, treats and more treats! Unfortunately for most of us, over-indulgence is accompanied by bloating and discomfort. For a natural remedy, try these poses to alleviate discomfort and support digestive functions. Downward Facing Dog- This beginner inversion can take…
3 Things I Learned from Teaching Yoga to Beginners
By Risa Hiser “You will most likely pass gas in this pose,” I shared with a new student recently during a private session. He looked at me, part shock and part amusement across his face, as we pulled our knees into our chest. Beginners are my favorite students to teach. They have three specific qualities…
#TuneIntoYou Through Wellness
By Hannah Aylward Tune Into You Through Wellness by Hannah Aylward Wellness is very much a “thing” right now. It has grown from a positive-lifestyle practice into a fast-growing trend. With this trend, comes a lot of noise including varying opinions, documentaries, products, supplements, pills, and potions. Quite frankly, it can feel utterly overwhelming. With…