Yoga equipment to bring to your first yoga class. “Quarantine 15” sounds a bit funny, but it’s no laughing matter. Weight gain from COVID-19 isolation and work-at-home has become a problem for many. Health and nutrition professionals say for those already struggling with obesity, this weight gain poses a very real hazard to their health. [...]
Yoga and weight loss can go hand-in-hand if practiced regularly and properly. There are plenty of social media posts about overeating (and gaining weight) during the coronavirus pandemic. You may be planning to work on health and nutrition (later) and take classes in yoga and weight loss this summer. But why wait? Yoga and Weight [...]
Yoga can be a fantastic stress-reliever while following social distancing and "stay at home" recommendations. Yoga is a mind-body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation or relaxation. Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. And almost anyone can do it. -Mayo Clinic Practicing yoga for stress [...]
How can Yoga benefit your immune system? Each of us has an immune system like no other. There are some things you can’t change: family history, environmental situations, and your own cellular communication system. What you can control is the strength of your immune system. The Florida Naturopathic Physicians Organization (FNPA) says your immune system [...]
We know yoga is fantastic for our bodies. It helps us to increase flexibility, build strength and improve muscle tone. But, did you know it’s amazing for your mental health and wellbeing too? In this blog post we are going to explore 4 ways yoga is excellent for your mental health and wellbeing. Can [...]
Practice yoga at home and stay in great shape! There are many reasons why group yoga is beneficial. We encourage each other to take responsibility for regularly attending the class. As a group, we inspire each other and become a part of a positive, unified energy. We can feel the power of our collective breathing. [...]
What is lymphatic drainage therapy and how does it benefit your health? Lymphatic drainage therapy, in all simplicity, means stimulating the flow of your lymph. Lymph is the fluid that works side by side with blood in transporting oxygen, nutrients, and your body’s natural soldiers, the white blood cells. For nearly a century now, lymphatic [...]
How to avoid common yoga injuries. Some yoga practitioners find a safe and natural flow, but many others get caught up in competition and aggressiveness. Yoga injuries are so common that in 2010 they made up 7,369 of all emergency room visits in the US. New beginners are at the highest risk of common yoga [...]
What types of acupuncture you can try? Acupuncture treatment basically is a traditional method of treatment developed as part of ancient medicine in Japan, China, and other eastern nations. Though its entry into the western world has been steady and gradual, the past decade has seen its popularity increase in western medical practice, especially for [...]
What is a yoga sequence and how does it benefit yoga classes? Some dismiss yoga as a new age mumbo jumbo or a fitness fad that’s meant to fade away with time. In reality, though, yoga is an ancient key to wellness. It's the art (and science) of centering and connecting spirit, mind, and body. [...]
