Manipura (meaning “city of jewels” in Sanskrit) is also known as the Solar Plexus Chakra. This chakra is positioned over the navel, around the belly button and over the area of the stomach. It’s strongly linked to the fire element, and holds direct focus on common sense, well being, and clarity. The solar plexus chakra is identified on the chakra
The quick answer is: Yes, cycling is a low impact exercise that is considered safe for the a large majority of individuals. But, since you landed here, you’re probably already read that in your internet search. You’re looking for more information on what makes it safe and for what people it may not be the safest choice of exercise. What’s
The quick answer is: No. You don’t need to hold a membership to attend classes, events, workshops, series, and lectures at Triangle Foundry. Anyone can drop into a class, workshop, event, or other offering at the studio. However, if you plan on attending more than once, it may be worth taking a look at all the options available. You can
The short answer is, yes. Cardio intense training is still effective to burn fat from your body, but adding strength training to your routine will compound and accelerate the progress. There’s a few reasons for this, of course, backed by scientific studies. Muscle mass increases metabolism rates. Muscle is more efficient at burning calories and can even continue to burn
Time to Reflect and Move Forward The days go slow, but the years go fast. As someone who likes to reflect, I find myself thinking about this sentence a lot. A few years ago, as part of my self-care routine, I started to set aside times to pause. I found myself in a place where I needed change and without
Svadhisthana (meaning “where your being is established” in Sanskrit) is also known as the Sacral Chakra. This chakra is positioned a few inches below the navel, at the lower belly and inner pelvis. It’s strongly linked to the water element, and holds direct focus on flow, flexibility, and freedom of expression in terms of emotion, sensuality, and passion. The sacral
If you’ve heard the story about the tortoise and the hare, you know that moving slow and steady will win the race. Maybe you aren’t focused on winning any races (or running any for that matter), but this still applies to how you train and the potential benefits. Time under tension (TUT) is the total amount of time that muscles
Muscle it muscle right? Right, but muscle is also a complex human structure made of fibers. Let’s dive into what each of these fibers is used for and why it matters that we know the difference when working on creating change in our body through movement. There are two types of muscle fibers: slow-twitch (type 1) and fast-twitch (type 2).
Whether you’ve started strength training or you’re thinking about starting, you might be wondering how long it will take before you start to see results in your body. Ultimately every body is different and there’s many factors that can change your timeline for seeing results, such as how often you exercise a muscle group, how much rest you give your
Whether you’re brand new to working out or a seasoned veteran, taking a group class with a friend can make it so much more fun! Various studies have found that working out with a friend can increase the intensity at which you workout, enhance stress management affects from your workout, help you reach weight management goals, and increase the time
