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On June 14, the Wilmington Yoga Center will be hosting a special class to help raise funds for a local nonprofit called Project Heal! Amy DiPaola founded the Project HEAL, Wilmington, NC Chapter in 2010. After struggling with anorexia for 9 years, Amy didn’t believe that a full recovery was possible. Yet, she pressed forward […]
Chances are if one has been practicing yoga for a long time, there are already some favored clothes for practice. That being said, most of us could still use a few more- clothes do eventually wear out. The next time buying yoga wear, why not be friendly to the environment as well? Here are three […]
When life gets a little overwhelming, why not enjoy a literal change in perspective by turning your world upside down and practicing a yoga inversion. What are Inversions? Inversions are any pose in which the heart is higher than the head. In many cases, the feet will also be higher than the head. All inversions […]
On June 6, 2014, the Wilmington Yoga Center will be hosting Jonathan “J” Miles and conducting the Yoga Superheroes Workshop. All attending will be encouraged to find their own inner yogi superhero! So let’s take a moment to tell you why Jonathan “J” Miles is a superhero! Jonathan’s pathway to yoga was not a direct […]
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) belongs to the Palm family (Arecaceae). Spanish explorers named the cocos- meaning ‘grinning face’- because of the three little eyes on the base which they thought resembled a monkey. Classified as a fruit, the coconut is actually a one-seeded drupe. A drupe is any fruit consisting of an outer skin, a usually […]
Attending yoga classes is a fantastic way to observe all kinds of yogis. In the great tradition of people watching, one can witness a variety of people and styles- each is unique. Part of the fun is marveling at how differently each of us expresses ourselves. In the yoga studio, how we present ourselves can […]
One of the latest innovations in yoga practice is known as “SUP” yoga or stand-up paddle board yoga or SUPY. It is an amazing hybrid of stand-up paddle boarding and yoga, and it is being described as an excellent core workout. Practitioners of SUP yoga find the peacefulness of floating on water to be an […]
Zucchinis are healthy, nutritional and festive! Zucchinis have many advantages and offer a wide range of health benefits. Check out these factors: One cup of zucchini only has 36 calories and can provide 10% of the recommended daily allowance of fiber Zucchini helps lower cholesterol Zucchini has high levels of vitamins A and C Promotes […]
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, our planet, etc. Yoga teaches that there are three “gunas” or three […]
Interested in taking up yoga, but don’t know where to begin? Or possibly looking to inspire a loved one to give yoga a try? Either way, a starter kit is needed! It’s important to know what gear is best for beginners as one tries out this ancient spiritual craft. Certain accessories are helpful to a […]
