Do you ever find yourself getting trapped in limiting self beliefs like… My memory is horrible, it’ll never get better. It’s too late to learn something new. I do this one specific workout, that’s enough for me Well, what if we told you there was a way to release these beliefs and embrace your fullest life? In a recent study,
What is Pranayama? Prānāyāma is the yogic practice of focusing on your breath through a variety of techniques and practices. In Sanskrit, prana means “vital life force”, and yama means “to gain control”. In yoga, breath is associated with prana, therefore, pranayama is a practice to elevate the prana shakti, or “life energies”, within your body. There’s several different practices,
Asymmetry: A Strength, Not a Weakness “Your hand opens and closes and opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralyzed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as bird wings.” ~ Rumi You step onto your mat, begin your yoga asana
The next full moon will occur tomorrow, March 7th, at approximately 7:40 am EST, and even though this is the last full moon of winter, it brings with it the very first signs of spring. As the ground begins to thaw over the next few weeks, the earth begins to wake up from its frozen slumber. Roots begin to extend
Have you ever wanted to become more intentional about your health, wellness, and fitness? Understanding the biology behind the strength you’re building can allow you to find the intention you might be missing! Muscles The Science: Endurance exercise utilizes primarily slow twitch muscle fibers, leading to angiogenesis (wooowww fancy word!) Resistance training utilizes primarily fast twitch muscle fibers, leading to
If you are on a fitness journey, you have probably heard lots and lots about your “quads,” but why? The quadriceps femoris, fondly known as the “quads,” is a group of four muscles in the anterior compartment of the thigh. It literally translates to four heads, highlighting the INCREDIBLE strength we hold within this muscle group! The four muscles comprising
When you think of backbends in yoga practice you may immediately imagine wheel pose and say “I can’t do that!” Truth is, there is a wide range of back-bending yoga poses that are accessible to all levels of yoga practice. Before jumping into a love of backbends, let’s start with a couple of important points: Always make sure your spine
You probably already know that yoga is an ancient practice. But how ancient? And where in the world did it start? Let’s first start with the definition of yoga. Yoga comes from the root Sanskrit word, “yuj”, which means union or to unite. Yoga is a practice of controlling the senses and ultimately, the mind. To do this, yoga is
This February 2023 Full Moon in Leo, coming into its full rotation at 1:29 pm EST on Sunday, is all about the heart openers. Prepare yourself for the feels, the romance, and lean in to all the creative and loving vibes. Though it’s nicknamed the “Snow Moon” (and not just because Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow giving us 6 more
When seeing the word “cacao” your mind may immediately go to “chocolate!” But this is no ordinary chocolate, friends. This is a chocolate that has special origins, health filled properties and the ability to help you open your heart and focus your mind. Known as the “food of the gods”, cacao (kə-ˈkau̇) is the seed found in the fruit of
