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Discover the connection between yoga, indoor cycling, fitness, and you. Working on your body has a ripple effect that can transform your life. Settle in and get comfortable — your hub for positive change is right here.

3 Reasons to Become a Yoga Teacher

If you’re interested in the yogic path, yoga teacher training is the best thing you can do for yourself. I know there’s usually not an ideal time to launch into this experience. But is there ever a perfect time to do anything? Nope. Sometimes you just have to lead with your heart and trust […]

What are the Staples of Yoga Etiquette?

November 30, 2017/in Hot Yoga /by Shannon Austin

This week we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of studio etiquette. What are the staples of yoga etiquette that keep us flowing smoothly through our classes? It takes a tribe to keep Yoga Fever going, and we always appreciate your consideration of these guidelines. Whether you’re a new friend or a veteran at our studio, these […]

STILLNESS

November 16, 2017/in Yoga Fever /by Shannon Austin

Interestingly enough, one of the reasons we practice poses, or ‘asanas,’ in yoga is to help our bodies become supple enough to do the opposite: to sit in stillness and meditation. Take a minute to think about the last time you sat in complete stillness, without wondering what you were going to cook for dinner […]

why are so many yoga poses named after animal poses

Why are So Many Yoga Poses Named after Animals?

October 26, 2017/in Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga Benefits, Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon Austin

Cats, cows, and cobras – oh my! Do you ever feel like you’re at the zoo during the middle of yoga class? Yoga asanas (or poses) include crow, eagle, downward dog, pigeon, lizard, dragon (okay, maybe that’s not a real animal), and so many others. This may lead you to ask: why are so […]

4 Reasons Why Yoga Reduces Stress

September 28, 2017/in Hot Yoga, Private group yoga classe, Yoga at Work, Yoga Breath, Yoga Grand Rapids, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon Austin

Stress and anxiety exist in each of our lives. It’s unavoidable and part of the human experience. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to manage or reduce the impact that stressful situations have on us. Our daily responsibilities and worries don’t need to overwhelm us. And that, is where yoga comes in. Let’s […]

Simplify Your Sleeping Pigeon

August 28, 2017/in Hot Yoga Benefits, Yoga Grand Rapids, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon Austin

Pigeon pose was actually designed to be a back bend with a ton of variations to chose from. The west decided to add the sleeping variation which can be a bit of a love/hate relationship. It’s amazing for runners, cyclists, or anyone with tight hips. But the problem is that many of us don’t understand […]

Building a Toned Body through Yoga

June 7, 2017/in Hot Yoga Benefits, Men and Yoga, Private group yoga classe, Yoga for Weight Loss, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon Austin

Summer is here and that means ice cream, gorgeous sunsets, and…bathing suit weather. Some of us are ready to show off our bikini-ready bodies, while others downright dread bathing suit season and just opt for the one-piece with the cover-up instead. What I notice is that the older I get, the harder it is to […]

Bringing Yoga to Work

May 24, 2017/in Private group yoga classe, Yoga at Work /by Shannon Austin

While the time spent on your yoga mat at class several days a week certainly helps strengthen and soothe your body, it’s no match for the stress and tension you put on your body during the rest of the week. Whether you sit at a desk for hours on end, run around watching your children, […]