Practice

When it comes to yoga, foam rollers can be your best friend. Foam rollers are made entirely to help your body stretch and relieve tension in ways you never would’ve imagined. But, just as there are various types of yoga, there are also a few different types of foam rollers for you to choose from. […] More

Some people find ear plugs as comfortable devices that work efficiently for reducing noise. While some are designed for multiple use, long-term usage of ear plugs can lead to some infections. There are also those people who don’t feel comfortable wearing ear plugs. If you’re a light sleeper and live close to a noisy highway […] More

Curious about indoor cycling? This popular workout style combines high intensity, low impact cardio with positive, upbeat classes, and opportunities for working out at home. But is indoor cycling right for you? Learn about the benefits of indoor cycling, an awesome way to get your heart pumping! Low Impact For those looking for a workout […] More

Yoga is a set of practices that began in ancient India that focus on a person’s physical, mental, and spiritual discipline. It is a wonderful activity that can be done alone or in a group. Many people are curious about the practice of yoga but worry that they may not be fit, strong, or young […] More

So many of us spend the day sitting while we type away at the computer or talk on the phone. Once the daytime work is done, then it is time to relax by sitting and watching TV or gaming. Americans on average spend at least 13 hours every day sitting. It is surprising how little […] More

While Gentle Yoga sounds somewhat simplistic and easy, it is a type of yoga practice that is as important as any other style available. Gentle Yoga allows all people to participate and enjoy yoga. Gentle Yoga is not overly intense but is disciplined and calming. It is the practice of sequential yoga pose with a […] More

Stretching in the morning is a good way to help your body wake up. It increases blood flow to the brain and helps with concentration, but it also wakes up the body as it gets ready to start its daily routine as well. The feel-good hormones that are released with stretching help to start the […] More

Having flexibility in the back is not just about being able to participate in certain sports. While it is helpful for activities such as gymnastics, figure skating, and dance, good flexibility helps with overall comfort and health as well. Having a flexible back helps to prevent lower back pain along with correcting posture issues. Working […] More

Practicing yoga is often used to help with pain prevention and management. Using a gentle yoga sequence to target the nerves and protect their ability to send signals throughout the body is important. Pain science continues to offer new information and those who use yoga can now use modern research to help them create sequences […] More

Slow Flow Yoga is a wonderfully gentle way of doing yoga postures with deliberation and calm. The pace of a flow class is meditative and focuses on peace and serenity in the mind and your body awareness. Poses are held longer, breathing very intentional, and transitions flow. Slow Flow Yoga helps the student take time […] More

I have been doing tai chi since 1982. I have been doing yoga since 1985. As you might guess from the number of years that I have been doing both forms of exercise, I also have experience with both chair tai chi and chair yoga, after an injury to my foot. I love doing both […] More

I lay still and silent, enveloped in the dark cube of my parent’s walk-in closet. I breathed in. I breathed out. And again – in and then out. In the calm, quiet space, my mind raced. I had sought refuge in the closet in an effort to clear my mind, but now it seemed it […] More