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The sun is often a symbol of life and wellness in cultures around the world. Light is associated with life, well-being and happiness. As the source of light on earth, the sun is an important part of maintaining life on the planet. It’s not hard to imagine why beginning the day with sun salutations will […]
In yoga, an inversion is defined as any pose that takes the heart above the head. Inverted asanas are an extremely important group of postures. The more challenging advanced asanas like handstand, headstand, and forearm stand might come to mind at first, but down dog, standing forward fold, dolphin, shoulder stand, and legs-up-the-wall pose are […]
As the fall season continues, for some, the taste for home-cooked pumpkin pie increases. Cravings, cravings, cravings! In this week’s recipe, while the instruction to dos may seem daunting…making a pumpkin pie has never been easier with minimal ingredients, barely any preparation time and no baking! Give this delicious dessert a try! Ingredients: Crust 2 […]
Matsyasana (pronounced maht-see-AHS-uh-nuh), also commonly known as Fish Pose, predictably comes from the Sanskrit word “matsya” meaning fish. Fish Pose is a heart-opening back bend that opens the throat, chest and abdomen, while stretching the hip flexors and intercostals. Matsyasana also strengthens the upper back muscles and the back of the neck, which can improve flexibility […]
On September 7, Meg James embarked upon Wilmington Yoga Center’s 12-day cleanse developed and led by Frances Murchison, a natural foods liver detox program designed to relieve the body of toxins that cause symptoms such as sluggish metabolism, sugar cravings, fatigue, fuzzy thinking, and irritability, while giving the liver a much-needed respite and allowing the […]
Yoga invigorates the mind, body and soul. One of the physical benefits of practicing yoga is that it increases flexibility in the muscles, which can parlay into a variety of other health benefits. That being said, some might feel that flexibility isn’t important, not for them or they won’t want to make it a priority. […]
Yoga Retreat Packages This retreat offers all-levels flow yoga and with seasoned Wilmington Yoga Center yoga retreat leaders/teachers. Enjoy fresh, organic meals, adventure nature hikes, oceanfront play, and relaxation on the hammocks while the Howler Monkeys play in the trees around you all day long! Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Join us for a retreat in […]
Lentils come from the legume family. They are small, round and come in a variety of colors and sizes. Lentils are a cooking favorite as they retain their shape after cooking, are inexpensive, nutritious and can be stored for prolonged periods of time without refrigeration. When compared to other beans, lentils are easy to prepare. […]
Garudasana (pronounced gah-rue-DAHS-anna) is also commonly known as Eagle Pose. The word “garuda” comes from the mythological Hindu term “king of the birds” and in Sanskrit the word means, “eagle.” Garudasana is a standing balance pose that cultivates focus, strength and calmness. The breath work required while in Eagle Pose allows a student to quiet […]
If you have ever stepped foot in a Yoga class in America you have probably noticed the low attendance of men in class. The most recent “Yoga Journal” survey found that only 18.4% of the 20.4 million people who practice yoga in the United States are dudes! I am a steadfast believer in the benefits […]
