AcroYoga Intensive Weekend

Learn to fly. Turn your world upside down. Benefits of Deven’s approach: Experience inversion & arm balance techniques inspired by acrobatic training concepts Explore the support of mula bhanda and mahabhanda Hands on adjustments for savasana through thai massage Background and history on how the lineages of acrobatics, yoga and thai massage Experience how relaxed […]

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Stand up for the benefits of yoga

I am a firm believer in the benefits of yoga for any for any athlete. Standup paddlers are no exception. Paddleboarding targets many muscles of the body and is an incredible workout for the arms, core, shoulders, back, and legs. When you add yoga as a supplement to your sport you receive benefits that you […]

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Pose of the Week: Mandukasana (Frog Pose)

Mandukasana (pronounced man-doo-KAHS-uh-nuh), also commonly referred to as Frog Pose, gets its name from the Sanskrit word “manduka,” which means “frog.” The yogi performing this posture resembles a frog. Frog Pose is an easy and wonderful pose to open and stretch the hips, groins and inner thighs. Regular practice of Mandukasana also relieves stress, anxiety […]

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6 Reasons Yoga Is Great For Weight Loss

Yoga is great for helping people lose and manage unwanted pounds and making people feel really good about themselves! Practicing yoga allows us to burn calories, build muscle and reduce overall body weight. One particular kind of yoga- Bikram Yoga- is an excellent style to choose when looking to lose weight. Bikram yoga is practiced […]

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An Introduction to 5Elements Water Flow

Each elemental practice at Wilmington Yoga Center is based on the five great elements of nature. These elements form the structure of the mind/body and the world surrounding all. A deeper understanding of the elements allows one’s yoga practice to evolve with changing seasons and life cycles and creates a foundation from which to sustain […]

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Pose of the Week: Bakasana (Crow Pose)

Bakasana (pronounced bah-KAHS-uh-nuh), also commonly referred to as Crow Pose or Crane Pose, is a beginning arm balance that serves as an excellent foundation for more advanced arm balances. Crow Pose gets its name from the Sanskrit word “baka,” which means “crane” and the pose is thought to resemble a crane wading in the water. […]

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Yoga: The fourth discipline for triathletes

Triathletes are rare because they compete at peak levels in three different sports. Training in swimming, biking, and running leaves little time for much else in their busy training schedule. Stress relief, increased strength, increased durability, increased flexibility, injury prevention and better mind-body awareness are a few of the benefits of having a consistent yoga […]

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Yoga: Commit to one style or mix it up?

Practicing yoga is good for our minds and bodies. The practice of yoga combines deep breathing, meditation and physical exercise, which improve the health of the body while simultaneously reducing stress and helping to improve mental focus. Although every yoga style can help improve the body and mind to a certain degree, each style has […]

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Vegan Banana Bread

For some of us, banana bread calls to mind memories of childhood and mouth-watering smells making their way throughout the home. That being said, there are other reasons to love banana bread…for instance, bananas help keep blood pressure in check because increasing potassium intake can be beneficial in its vasodilation effects (relaxing the pathways of […]

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Pose of the Week: Vasisthasana (Side Plank)

Vasisthasana (pronounced VAH-shees-THAH-suh-nuh), more commonly known as Side Plank Pose is a powerful arm balance. Vasisthasana gets its name from the Sanskrit word “vasistha,” which means “most excellent” or “best.” Side Plank Pose has many benefits such as strengthening the wrists, forearms, shoulders and spine. Vasisthasana is also a favorite because it challenges a yogi’s […]

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