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Nourishing Your Body Before and After Hot Yoga
As you know, yoga involves movement, twisting, and turning. The…
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What to Expect from Your First Barre Class
/0 Comments/in Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinAre you considering trying out your very first barre class? Barre is a great exercise option for beginners and fitness pros alike! Barre classes combine movements and positions borrowed from ballet with low-impact, repetitive strength exercises, designed to tone and strengthen muscles—but no prior dance experience is required. Before you head into your first barre […]
How to Form Habits that You’ll Keep for Life
/in New Year Resolutions, Yoga Grand Rapids /by Shannon AustinAs the new year approaches, many of us begin thinking about the resolutions, goals, or intentions we want to set for the year ahead. And I don’t know about you, but I used to be hesitant about setting resolutions, because, midway through the year, my motivation would drop and I’d start slipping away from the […]
Indoor Cycling: What Is It? What are the Benefits?
/0 Comments/in Cardio, Cycling, Fitness, Indoor Cycling, Spin Class, Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling is a workout that has become vastly popular in recent years. You may be wondering: What exactly is indoor cycling? What are the benefits of indoor cycling? And why should I choose indoor cycling over a different form of exercise? We’ll walk through all of that and more. What Is Indoor Cycling? To […]
Do I have to be flexible to practice yoga?
/in Grand Rapids Hot Yoga, Yoga Flexibility, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon AustinAsk any yoga teacher, and they’ll easily share a handful of questions or excuses they often hear as to why new students think yoga isn’t right for them. Perhaps the most common one is the belief that you have to be flexible before ever setting foot on a yoga mat. And I really can’t blame […]
How to Express Gratitude Everyday
/in Yoga Breath, Yoga Grand Rapids, Yoga Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon AustinHow can we cultivate gratitude everyday? The practice of gratitude improves health and happiness, builds a positive outlook, and doesn’t cost a thing. Even in the stressful, unclear times of our lives, we all have something to be thankful for. And if we choose to live as if everything is a gift, we live with […]
Do I Need Special Cycling Shoes for Indoor Cycling?
/0 Comments/in Cardio, cross training, Cycling, Indoor Cycling /by Shannon AustinAs you get ready to take your first indoor cycling class, you may be wondering: do I need special shoes for indoor cycling? If so, what are the best ones? The beauty of indoor cycling is that, no, you don’t need specific shoes or gear to get started—any tennis shoe or shoe designed for exercise […]
What Muscles Does Indoor Cycling Work?
/0 Comments/in Cardio, circuit training, Indoor Cycling, Spin Class, Yoga Fever /by Shannon AustinIndoor cycling is usually thought of as a cardio activity rather than a strength workout, but when done intentionally, it can provide both benefits. In fact, indoor cycling actually helps strengthen and build some of your biggest and most important muscle groups! So, what muscles does indoor cycling work? Indoor Cycling Strengthens Your Lower Body […]
Common Yoga Injuries and How to Prevent Them
/in Grand Rapids Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga Studio, Preventing Yoga Injuries, Teacher Training, Yoga Grand Rapids, Yoga Teacher Training /by Shannon AustinLast week we covered seven basic, overarching ways to avoid yoga-related injuries. Now, let’s dive deeper into some of the most common body parts that yogis injure – and learn practical ways to protect yourself. Hamstrings: One of the most common body parts that can get injured due to yoga is your hamstrings. Forcing your […]