Yoga vs. Pilates - WHAT’s THE DIFFERENCE?
Yoga and Pilates are actually very different practices. Although the modalities may appear similar, their purpose, history and execution vary greatly. One isn’t necessarily better than the other, but it might be helpful to understand a bit more about them to help figure out which one is best for you.
Can I Go On A Yoga Retreat Solo?
Yoga retreats are an incredible solo traveler experience! It’s a great way to go somewhere new on your own without feeling quite so isolated or out of your element.
JANUARY 2025 Newsletter
I always say to my students and friends and family: your body doesn’t need a vacation, your mind does. In fact, your body needs to remember how to be used all day long (and not in a “work out” kind of way), and your ears need to remember how to only hear what is immediately surrounding them.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a therapeutic technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the myofascial connective tissues to relieve pain and improve mobility. It helps release tension and restrictions caused by injury, stress, or inflammation, promoting relaxation and restoring natural movement. Read more to learn more about it, techniques, and benefits!
A Yoga Retreat Bachelorette Party
Make your bachelorette retreat unforgettable by choosing a destination that blends relaxation, adventure, and celebration. From spa weekends to lively city getaways, plan activities and experiences that create lasting memories for the bride-to-be and her closest friends.
Yoga for families
Yoga retreats are the perfect place to new meet people and explore your love for yoga. But it’s not only about yoga, so many new opportunities to experience new things are offered.
Exploring the Azores: A Memorable Yoga Retreat Over Memorial Day Weekend 2024
Discover our Memorial Day weekend 2024 yoga retreat in the Azores, featuring hiking, local cuisine, whale watching, and rejuvenating yoga in a renovated monastery retreat center. Perfect for a relaxing getaway from the Northeast with direct flights available.
Yoga Retreat Recap: Morocco's Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert, and Marrakech
Discover our 2019 Morocco yoga retreat in the Atlas Mountains, Agafay Desert, and Marrakech. Join us on a transformative journey of yoga and exploration.
Why Employers Should Care If Workers Take Breaks
It’s time employers take burnout seriously. Study after study shows the importance of taking breaks during the day, and yet office culture still follows the 9am-5pm model. Lunch yoga and post-work yoga are simply not acceptable options. It’s time that employers encourage and enable their employees to take restful and productive (read UNproductive) breaks.
Three Ways to Take a Break
Work breaks are essential to physical and mental health. But not all breaks are created equal. The key is to get your brain off a screen, your body off of a chair, and your attention on what is around you right there.
How do i improve my posture?
Posture is the position of your body in a space and while it is important, not everyone has perfect posture. Learn about how to improve your posture.
With this understanding you can prevent your body from any aches and future injuries.
Fertility + Yoga: Can I Really Break a Sweat?
Pregnant women are strong and able. Prenatal yoga isn’t about easy, it’s about understanding what movements and shapes a pregnant women can safely do. Learn about what and why prenatal yoga can be a great workout, great for your baby and great for your body & mind.
With this understanding you can safely take prenatal yoga at home, an alternative to prenatal yoga youtube that is of higher quality.
Alternative Desk Setups
Looking for the best desk set up? Are you considering a standing desk set up or are you looking for a more minimalist desk set up? The best home office set up for productivity may not be what you expect. Here are some home office desk set up ideas that might boost your energy, improve your productivity and make your body feel a little better. Spoiler alert: the best home office set up is to have a variety of them.
Fertility + Yoga: How They Really Complement Each Other?
Information on fertility and yoga. Understanding how the practice of yoga and which specific yoga poses increase our chances of conceiving.
Working Out During Pregnancy
Working out during pregnancy - what to know. Want to learn about pregnancy exercises at home? How exercising in pregnancy 2nd trimester is different than your third? Are you wondering which month to start exercise during pregnancy and what the benefits of exercise during pregnancy are?
Iyengar Yoga For Beginners
Why is Iyengar yoga the best, you might ask? And what exactly is Iyengar yoga? It comes down to method that is clear, progressive, therapeutic, challenging & intelligent.
Packing For a Yoga Retreat
Packing For A Yoga Retreat: You might also consider starting your own yoga retreat packing list, or a base packing list that serves as your foundation for all trips (like underwear, toiletries, and stuff you’ll need no matter where you are. That way you don’t have to start fresh each time.
Working Out During the Postpartum Period
Learn how to exercise safely in the postpartum period. Design your specific postnatal workout by learning what kind of movement is good for you and why and what exercises you should avoid and for how long.
Destressing At Work
Looking for fun ways destress at Work? In this blog, I talk about how to de-stress yourself instantly at home or even just at your desk. Learn a little bit about the why and the science behind so that you can start to do-stress and enjoy life.
Fertility + Yoga: Is This For Me?
Is it safe to do yoga while trying to conceive? Can yoga improve fertility for men and women? YES! According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, “yoga for fertility improves both female and male infertility by minimizing stress, which consecutively balances the hormones of the body with improvement in mental health; thereby increasing a couple's ability to conceive”. They go on to say that “Yoga therapies have been found to improve reproductive functions both in men and women by improving the overall integration of physiological systems.” In other words, yoga can help regulate our hormones, improve brain function, decrease cortisol levels, and thereby improve fertility.