by Anna Platz | Oct 25, 2022 | Yoga
Pranayama is not just a beautiful word; it can also deliver powerful mind and body benefits in yoga. Comprised of two Sanskrit words, prana meaning universal life force energy, and yama meaning regulation, this collection of breathing exercises translates to...
by Anna Platz | Feb 27, 2020 | Fitness, Massage Therapy, Yoga
An essential part of mindfulness is self-awareness. Sometimes we tend to focus more on the physical and less on the mindful aspects in our daily lives. By learning to self-observe, we have the ability to look beyond the hectic daily demands of life and add more...
by Anna Platz | Feb 6, 2020 | Yoga
One of the common challenges that many face when practicing yoga, or any fitness program for that matter, is becoming bored if the routine is always the same. But think about it from an instructor’s point of view. Day after day, teaching the same class –...
by Anna Platz | Jan 29, 2020 | Fitness, Yoga
Glamour magazine recently published an article on the importance of breathwork as part of overall wellness. And we couldn’t agree more. Mindful breathing is at the core of the practice of yoga, and when done with focus, we may actually have better health: less stress,...
by Anna Platz | Jan 7, 2020 | Yoga
Not unlike using gym equipment improperly and risking injury, if yoga poses are done incorrectly, you could sustain injuries – especially if you are new to the practice of yoga. Some of the most vulnerable areas at risk for injury include your wrists, lower...
by Anna Platz | Dec 3, 2019 | Yoga
Flexibility is what keeps us mobile, keep our joints moving freely, and with a wide range of motion; and it’s something many of us take for granted. If we have a sedentary lifestyle, or we work in an office where we’re constantly in a chair in front of a computer, our...
