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Is Yoga Simply Stretching?

June 19, 2019/in Yoga /by Shannon Austin

What usually comes with this myth is the implied notion that “that really can’t be much of a workout…” or “why would I pay money to do what I can do on the floor of my living room?” I get it. It can be hard to understand the difference between yoga and the stretching you […]

Is Yoga a Religion?

June 8, 2019/in Yoga /by Shannon Austin

Walk into any gym today, and many schools, and you’ll see yoga classes on the schedule. There’s no doubt that yoga has become mainstream over the past decade. For many people, yoga is purely physical exercise, focused on mastering breath and alignment. But because of yoga’s ancient history of deep meditative, spiritual, and mystical roots, […]

Is Yoga just for Women?

In short, no. One of the most prevalent yoga myths is that yoga is only for women. This is honestly one of the craziest myths – especially considering that ancient yoga was a male-dominated practice. It was created for 14-year-old boys people!! Women were not even able to practice it. Now that being said, the […]

Am I too old to start a yoga practice?

May 29, 2019/in Preventing Yoga Injuries, Yoga /by Shannon Austin

When we picture yoga, we often make the mistake of calling to mind images of the thin, flexible, young women plastered on magazine covers and social media feeds. This leads many people to believe the myth that you must be young to practice yoga; that yoga is somehow for some people but not for others. […]

10 Reasons why we practice yoga

May 4, 2019/in Yoga Grand Rapids, Yoga Practice /by Shannon Austin

If you’re new to yoga or have never practiced before, you may be wondering: why the heck do people submit themselves to this crazy yoga practice? And if you’re a seasoned yogi, it’s always worth reminding yourself exactly why you step onto your mat each day. Most people start practicing yoga hoping to gain a […]

7 Tips for Avoiding Common Yoga Injuries

April 13, 2019/in Preventing Yoga Injuries, Yoga /by Shannon Austin

Many yogis love the practice of yoga because it reduces the tightness in their necks, loosens their lower backs, and releases tension in their hips. But, like any kind of sport or activity, injuries can – and do – happen in yoga. Some injuries occur due to overuse and inaccurate alignment on repeat. Others come […]

Building Your Springtime Routine through Yoga, Nutrition, and Sleeping Patterns

March 26, 2019/in Fitness /by Shannon Austin

Last 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

January 26, 2019/in Yoga /by Shannon Austin

Acroyoga 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, […]