Yoga off the Mat

Often times we arrive on our mats hoping that someday somehow we will finally find a way to be fully liberated from our physical limitations and perhaps even become one of those peaceful looking yogi’s wrapped up like a pretzel all over Instagram and Yoga Journal. After countless hours of stretching combine with conscious awareness […]

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Thai Massage Master Class with Deon de Wet, LMT – August 2016

Legs in the Supine + Prone positions This advanced level class takes a more in-depth look at how to vary and adjust the application of therapeutic techniques that have already been studied and practiced in earlier training, specifically as they pertain to the client’s Legs in the Supine & Prone positions. Additional techniques, different from […]

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Sitting is the new Smoking

“Sitting has become the new smoking.” At least that’s what one of my fellow yoga teachers says. Many of us sit at desks 8-10 hours a day, our commutes to work are becoming longer, and we spend hours watching tv and surfing the internet. We have become a society of sitters. According to Healthline.com, sitting […]

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Conscious Cooking: Quick, Easy + Vegan Dinner for 4!

It seems everywhere you turn there is more information about additives, preservatives, GMO’s, and other harmful ingredients lurking in our food. Couple that with our increasingly busy schedules, it makes for a challenging predicament to eat healthy in a flash. Here’s an easy, minimal ingredient, vegan, gluten-free recipe for those moments when you are in […]

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Pose of the Week: Setu Badhasana (Bridge Pose)

Setu Badhasana (pronounced set-too bah-dahs-anna), also known commonly as Bridge Pose, has many benefits.  This pose strengthens the muscles of the shoulders, back, buttocks, thighs and legs.  Bridge Pose tones the thighs, legs, internal organs and abdominal viscera (the internal organs enclosed within the abdominal cavity).  Setu Badhasana stretches your abdominal muscles and expands the […]

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June Kunga Theme: Motivation to Serve!

Wilmington Yoga Center’s Kunga theme of the month is Motivation to Serve! Motivation is a powerful tool for creating lasting personal change and for serving others. The extent to which we can sustain our motivation determines whether or not we realize our life goals for ourselves, and our goals for serving our family, our community, […]

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Choosing Between a Yoga Class Series or Drop-In Class

If you are beginning your yoga practice, there are many options/styles of yoga available for you to choose from.  Ashtanga, anusara, bikram, and vinyasa are just a few of the yoga disciplines available.  These options, while wonderful, can make picking the right yoga class a challenge.  Varied yoga styles, teachers, and schedules can affect the […]

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Yoga Can Help You Sleep Better

Sleep is necessary, there’s no getting around that fact.  Better sleeping patterns make for better lives in general.  Sleep helps enhance memory, stimulate creativity, reduce stress, manage weight, and heal one’s body from pain and injury.  In fact, getting a good night’s rest can actually help some have a longer lifespan. (1) Sadly, most people […]

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5 Yoga Apparel Fashions

Yoga apparel has been popular for years. One of the main reasons this apparel has gained popularity is because it’s comfortable and made from materials that can breathe. When one wants to be fashionable, there are a few different pieces of clothing that are worth checking out! Look for apparel that looks great in and […]

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