Make Sure to Unwind Summer provides the opportunity for most people to travel and take their vacations. With that traveling brings a lot of sitting for long periods of time either in a car or plane. Even if we are set to unwind, most people end up exploring, or just being active during their time away. Although this can […]
Yoga
The Many Benefits of Yoga
Relax, and Discover the Benefits of Yoga Many people, especially men, are afraid to try yoga because it’s different. Yoga isn’t like any of the traditionally recommended methods for improving health and well-being in America. Men especially gravitate towards the more competitive activities for getting in shape, such as basketball, racketball, etc (picture sprained ankles and […]
The Beginner Yoga Mindset
The next few weeks in my yoga classes, the theme will be the beginner yoga mindset. Think back to the time you took your first yoga class. For me, my first yoga teacher was an older woman who wore very colorful clothing, spoke calmly and taught a very rigorous hot yoga class at a studio […]
Yoga Myths
Yoga has become more popular as of late, and most people have a good idea of what yoga is all about as well as its benefits (increased flexibility, decreased stress, etc.)— still, there are a few common misconceptions when people think of yoga. Often times you will hear someone say that they always have wanted […]
Yoga for Wrist Pain Relief
Repetitive Stress Injury Repetitive stress injury (RSI) is often the cause for wrist pain. It can occur at any time and affect any one in today’s modern world. Your hands are critical to for basic survival, work, communication, recreation and even creative expression. Any injury to your hand or wrist can have a widespread negative […]
Yoga for Neck Pain Relief
Poor Posture Often Causes Neck Most of us will suffer from neck pain at one point or another in our lives. In fact, 20% of the adults in the United States suffer from chronic or persistent neck pain. Previously, I wrote about common causes of neck pain in my blog Neck Pain Relief. Poor posture is […]
