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The Wonderful World Of Deep Yoga Breathing

dandelion_seeds-550x600 In this blogpost we present part two our article on deep breathing and look at how our breathing shifts attitude, perceptions and beliefs.  As we spoke about earlier, ancient yogis believe the breath is the key to accessing a peaceful, calm mind.  Developing a stronger sympathetic nervous system, we allow our breath to originate from […] Continue reading →

To Breathe Deeply will Bring More Courage

blog dec 2 According to Chinese medicine, when we breathe into the belly, and soften the abdomen on the inhale, we are also relaxing the diaphragm muscle as it drops down on an inhale, this massages the heart and opens up courage.  The diaphragm muscle according to Chinese medicine is also associated with courage. Deep breathing makes us […] Continue reading →

Top 10 Reasons to Try Yoga!

11546525_s  According to Yoga Alliance, here are the most important 10 reasons why trying yoga might be just the best idea for you. Why not give it a try in our studio? Check out our class schedule here! 1. STRESS RELIEF Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. Be encouraging relaxation, yoga helps […] Continue reading →

Yoga is… Paradise Found Within

paradise within I have always been intrigued with deep relationships and close intimacy. How we as people affect one another and are changed forever. In Buddhism, there is a strong belief that we are already interconnected. That my own getting liberated, happy and confident, forgiving and humble, will strengthen the planet as a whole. Sometimes, I overwork, […] Continue reading →

Find Your Inner Strength

DSC06280 In this fast paced, high-stress world, do we really need our workouts to be driven  and competitive? I have been a yoga teacher for 14 years and I really don’t think I need to be competitive at all. In fact, growing up, I played competitive tennis and won many tournaments. I began taking yoga 14 […] Continue reading →