Carrot Ginger Soup

As the fall approaches, we all look forward to those seasonal staples. The sound of leaves crunching underfoot, carving pumpkins, cuddling by the fireplace and of course, the smells and flavors cannot be forgotten.  Apple and pumpkin pies, hot cocoa, warm apple cider and robust soups. Fall is definitely a time to try this new […]

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When I was a baller…

Every athlete—whether you’re a basketball player or an archer —has the ability to enhance your performance by practicing yoga consistently.  By not practicing yoga you are competing at a disadvantage and missing out on performing at your highest possible level. I have been involved in competitive athletics my whole life.  I was playing semi-professional basketball […]

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Pose of the Week: Ustrasana (Camel Pose)

Ustrasana (pronounced oosh-trahs-anna), also known commonly as Camel Pose, can be very beneficial to both beginning and advanced yogis. Camel Pose is a backbend performed on the knees that stretches the entire front of the body. Yogis who drive or sit in front of a computer all day can counter the neck and back pain […]

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Yoga for Cancer Patients

Yoga in general, has been shown to control certain physical functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, metabolism, body temperature and brain waves. Healthy regulation of these systems can allow one to experience improved physical fitness, lower stress levels and increased feelings of relaxation and general well being. Cancer patients, in particular, struggle with […]

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Yoga for Shoulders

Traditional weight training can be hard on the shoulders and arms, particularly when mistakes occur and weights are lifted incorrectly. The risk of injuries during shoulder exercises can make it hard to enjoy the fitness routine because the entire focus is on injury prevention. Fortunately, yoga can help develop strong shoulders without taking major risks […]

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Tantra Hatha Yoga Approach to Chronic Pain and Common Medical Conditions with Marlysa Sullivan, E-RYT 500- April, 2015*

Learn practices of asana, pranayama and meditation that will be beneficial for chronic pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s *300 Hour Required Training Tantra Hatha Yoga Approach to Chronic Pain & Common Medical Conditions Tantra Hatha yoga gives us much in the way of philosophy and practices to help us […]

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Yoga for Neck Pain

Through yoga, people have been able to recover from physical injuries and maintain healthy balanced lives. If one is experiencing neck pain, yoga may be a solution for the problem. After its introduction to the US in the 1980’s, yoga grew in popularity due to its adaptable nature. As a discipline, it is easily learned […]

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7 Yoga Poses for Encouraging Sleep

People turn to yoga for many reasons- fitness, health, spirituality, and inner peace. However, one inevitable benefit of yoga is relaxation. By incorporating certain poses into one’s evening routine, one can create a bedtime ritual that prepares the body and mind for rest. Below is a series of poses that can help a yogi ease […]

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Chocolate Chia Pudding

Looking to put a different spin on breakfast? Make this delicious pudding and throw fresh fruit into the mix! Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups coconut cream ¾ cup water 1 ½- 3 tbsp cacao powder (1 ½ tbsp for milk chocolate taste; 3 tbsp for dark chocolate taste) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp stevia extract […]

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Thai Yoga Massage

Thai massage is an ancient therapy that was developed in Thailand and involves traditional massage, eastern medicine systems and yoga. Thai massage differs from Swedish massage in that Thai encourages the client to engage in the session instead of relaxing and tuning out. Thai massage is an interactive practice that uses passive stretching and gentle […]

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