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
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
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
Your menstrual cycle is not just your period! It’s the secret productivity hack you never knew existed! This 30 day cycle of changing hormones affects your brain, body, and so many important processes in the body. When you understand this changing cycle, you can create healthy, pleasurable periods, more stable energy, and so much more! Understanding the science + energetics
A: Seconds to Minutes to Months Now, let’s take that question even further: What kind of progress are you seeking? Is it physical strength and physique? Is it a sense of embodiment and calm with emotional and mental strength? Is it to be more flexible or to get into poses with more understanding? Is it to nurture your cardiovascular and heart
What type of exercise fits you best To maximize your impact from any workout, you need to have fun doing it! If you enjoy the workout, you’re more likely to do it more often, for longer periods of time, and stick with it. Take our quiz to find out which exercise fits you and your personality best! STARTPage 1 of
