By Jenni Tarma. Shoulder Mobility through Scapular Stability We tend to think of mobility and stability as opposing ends of the spectrum: increased strength comes at the cost of flexibility, and vice versa. Similarly, we typically associate strong muscles with tightness, as per the stereotypical, muscle-bound athlete who can’t touch her toes. While there […]
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With the warmer weather and longer days, summer is a popular time to put your running shoes back on. The sweet smell in the air and warm sun on your skin draws you outdoors, and with the endorphin kick you get from running, it’s easy to push your body further than what it’s ready for. However,
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Why Drawing Helps You Learn (Even If You’re Bad at It!) July 24, 2017 – Posted in Blog – By Kirstin Pinit. Our bodies are incredible machines that receive, process, and evaluate all manner of substances. Just as we use nutritious food to fuel our physical bodies, we take in and assimilate complex information that
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By Kristen Fischer. We hear the word mindfulness just about everywhere these days. But what does it really mean to be mindful, and how can you practice mindfulness to boost your personal and professional life? Being more mindful has many perks. A recent study found that being part of a group that practices mindfulness is just as useful
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Donna Farhi on Teaching + Practicing Yoga July 19, 2017 – Posted in Blog, Uncategorized – “Each year I do a round-the-world teaching tour, so even though I live in New Zealand, I feel I have my finger on the pulse of issues percolating within the Yoga community. What I have been witnessing over the
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Tiffany Cruikshank is a renowned yoga, meditation, and wellness expert, and the founder of Yoga Medicine, an international resource of teachers trained in the fusion of yoga with anatomy and physiology. Tiffany currently lives in Seattle, Washington. What is your morning routine? My sleep is precious, so when I’m not on the road working, I usually let myself sleep
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By Emily Monaco. Adaptogens are a unique class of herbs and roots that decrease the effects of hormones and other compounds that are released into the body in times of stress, such as kinase, nitric oxide, and cortisol. Since the effects of these compounds can improve health, lessen fatigue, and generally improve wellbeing, it’s no
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How to Heal Your Ancestral Patterns Using Ayurveda, with Sarita Rocco July 12, 2017 – Posted in Blog – “Honoring your ancestors is the first step in reclaiming your spiritual heritage. As you begin to recover your ancestral memories, you will also uncover unconscious, troubled memories that prevent you from knowing the truth of who
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By Samantha Lefave for Fitness Magazine. Whether you’re a regular yogi or someone who struggles to remember to stretch, flexibility is a key component of a well-rounded fitness routine. So it’s important to squeeze it in. That said, everyone’s range differs. “Different people have different bone structures, so nobody is going to feel the same
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