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Building Your Springtime Routine through Yoga, Nutrition, and Sleeping Patterns
/in Fitness /by Shannon AustinLast week we dove into the basic principles of an Ayurvedic approach to spring. We talked about how the kapha dosha is aggravated by qualities that are heavy, cold, or moist, so we encouraged you to begin inviting in lightness, warmth and dryness through the food, activities, and self-care rituals you choose to engage in. […]
All About AcroYoga
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinAcroyoga is a form of partner yoga that combines yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage. Among the two-person team, the person doing the lifting is called the base and the person being lifted is the flyer. Why We Love Acroyoga: This joyful practice is about having fun and challenging your body and mind in a new, […]
Think You Can Teach Yoga? Get Certified.
/in Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon Austin5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Yoga Teacher Training Program Whether you’ve decided you want to teach yoga or simply dig deeper into your own practice, it’s often daunting to sift between yoga styles and teaching methods to decide where to complete your teacher training. That’s why we’ve pulled together five questions to consider […]
The Power of Yogic Breath to Reduce Anxiety
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinThink back to the first time you stepped into a hot yoga studio. Likely, there were a lot of new experiences and sensations, but perhaps what you noticed the most was the military-like regimented breathing style of your neighbors. You probably heard loud, even breaths throughout the practice and your teacher likely aligned each movement […]
Tips for Creating Your Ideal Meditation Space
/in Meditation, Yoga /by Shannon AustinInterestingly, one of the main reasons we practice an active form of yoga is to help our bodies become capable of doing the opposite: sitting in stillness and meditation. This time of year, as we enter the busyness of holidays, parties, shopping, and cooking, I always find myself craving a quiet and meditative outlet. As […]
Building Heat in the Body with the Practice of Yoga
/in Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga Benefits /by Shannon AustinWhen we’re cold, our circulation decreases, which leads to constriction in the muscles and joints. Though I know how tempting it can be to avoid the snowy roads and stay snuggled up on your cozy couch, winter weather is actually one of the best times to keep up a consistent hot yoga practice. Through our […]
Introducing Kundalini Yoga
/in Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon AustinWhat is Kundalini Yoga? “The primary objective of Kundalini is to awaken the full potential of human awareness in each individual; that is, recognize our awareness, refine that awareness, and expand that awareness to our unlimited Self. Clear any inner duality, create the power to deeply listen, cultivate inner stillness, and prosper and deliver excellence […]
Yoga for Managing Stress
/in Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinTeenagers are barraged with many powerful life stressors, including grades and the pursuit of a college education, puberty, family issues, relationships, lack of sleep, jobs, and extra-curricular activities. It’s no surprise that the American Psychological Association (APA) named teens one of the most stressed-out age groups in the United States. When we experience a perceived […]