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December 2018 Kunga Theme: 10 Minutes of Savasana

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.”  -Mohandas K. Gandhi Relaxation is one of the primary benefits of a hatha yoga practice, as well as one of the sweet gifts of life itself. When our body and mind are relaxed and at ease, we can function optimally, allowing a balanced, calm and harmonious […]

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200 + 300hr Yoga Teacher Trainings – What’s the Difference?

So you see all these letters behind your teachers names, but what do they mean? To equate yoga teacher trainings to college degrees, we can consider a 200hr training as getting a Bachelor’s degree and then a 300hr training would be like getting a Master’s degree. At Wilmington Yoga we offer several different curriculum for […]

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Yoga After an Injury: Is it Safe?

Yoga is an excellent modality for injury prevention and recovery. Yoga improves the range of motion in joints while elongating the muscles. Most instances of chronic pain or injury stem from compressed or tightened muscles and joints, bearing too much of a load on the body creating overexertion, repetitive motions and chronic improper posture, which […]

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Preparing for Your First Yoga Class

Thousands of people try yoga for the first time each year and at a loss for how to prepare for their first yoga class. Often times new students experience frustrations, which can be avoided if they have the proper tools and knowledge to prepare themselves for a class before they walk into a studio or […]

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Back to School Special!

With the start of the new school year, now is the perfect time to commit to getting back on your mat!  Now through Sept 3rd, take advantage of our Back to School Savings. First Come, First Serve We want to help you start the school year off right! We are offering a limited number of […]

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Alternative Poses for Back Injuries

The majority of Americans will experience back pain at least once in their life according to the Mayo clinic. Causes range from injuries from a one time incident, repetitive stress injuries, degenerative disc disorder, spinal stenosis, arthritis osteoporosis among many other causes. Injuries are often causes by tight muscles, pinched nerves, bulging discs, displacement of […]

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Protect Your Joints During Yoga

Yoga can be a profoundly healing art. I’ve personally found so much comfort physically, mentally and emotionally. I’ve heard stories of yoga easing pain and relieving tension in the body, alleviating years of frustration. But it’s not a cure-all and there are ways you can injure your body in yoga if your pushing past your […]

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Sleep + Yoga, Can They Work Together

The benefits of yoga are widely touted in magazines and articles as a method of losing weight and gaining flexibility.  More than creating a slim waistline, however, many studies and personal testimonies claim sleep and yoga can work together to improve sleep and aid in the natural regulation of sleep and circadian rhythms in the […]

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Fix Posture Issues with Yoga

Even though I’m a full-time yoga teacher, my position also includes time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. I’m also currently six months pregnant which puts a lot of extra weight up front and strain on the back. I just got back from a week long vacation which was perfect, but the […]

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How Posture Leads to Imbalance

Posture is the way we hold ourselves when we sit and stand in stillness. In our modern day lifestyle our posture creates imbalance in our physical and emotional body. As a result of tension in the body and daily habits a person’s posture can lead to imbalance and negatively impact physical and emotional well being. […]

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