Sweat, dirt, germs and grime all make their way onto our yoga and exercise mats so it’s important to know how to get rid of that junk! Whether you’re doing hot or gentle yoga, taking a class at a studio or practicing at home, we recommend wiping down your yoga […]
I’ve always been a fitness junkie- a runner, rock climber, mountain biker, Cross Fitter…the more intense the exercise and experience the better. I mostly used these activities as a means of escape- from emotional or physical pain; I didn’t use them as means to understand or appreciate my body and […]
Transcending Trauma in Yoga, Exercise and Fitness Classes What is Trauma In its simplest form, trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Trauma is a term used to describe a single or multiple distressing events, that may have long lasting and harmful effects on a person’s physical and/or emotional […]
What is it? Yin yoga is based on the Taoist concept of yin and yang, opposite and complementary principles in nature. Yin is the stable, unmoving, hidden aspect of things; yang is the changing, moving, revealing aspect. In the body, the relatively stiff connective tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia) are yin, […]